The Roman Catholic Lectionary and the Bible

"""Mark Boyer offers some very useful stats about the biblical text used in the Roman Catholic Lectionary. Additionally, he suggests possible alternative readings for inclusion in this Lectionary."" --Pauline Nugent, professor emerita of classics, Missouri State University ""Mark Boyer has produced a welcome analysis of the Roman Catholic Lectionary that both critiques and supplements that tool for those who wish to amplify their sermons, provide wider context to Bible study, or simply need a further aid in working through the biblical text throughout the year. Taken together, the Lectionary and Boyer's volume provide more complete coverage and an opportunity to expand personal and group study."" --Victor H. Matthews, professor emeritus of religious studies, Missouri State University ""Nearly sixty-one years after the liturgical renewal began, we now have a book that is honest about the Bible and how it is used in liturgy. As a preacher and teacher, I have struggled to connect biblical texts to their liturgical use, and so this book makes a significant contribution to making full use of the Bible in the church, both in liturgy and continuing Bible studies in parishes."" --Vernon Meyer, adjunct professor of theology, Grand Canyon University ""Noting the Lectionary's omission of large portions of the Bible, Mark Boyer proposes an alternative series of passages. Individuals wishing to read all the books of the Bible during designated seasons over a course of several years will find his work useful."" --Paul Turner, pastor, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception ""Once again, Mark Boyer has turned his attention to a book that I deal with every day as a priest, but have never given much thought to taking apart and examining its construction--the Roman Catholic Lectionary! It is interesting to have at my fingertips facts about what pieces of the Scriptures we read in our yearly cycles, and which books get left out! Even more intriguing is the question of, 'Why?' Agree with his theories or not, the author always makes me think, which is why I often pick up copies of his works."" --John Friedel, pastor and certified campus minster, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau"