This fundamental resource for presiders, lectors, homilists, and those who prepare the liturgy is perfect for lector training programs, liturgy committee meetings, and scripture study groups to promote good proclamation and love of scripture in the Sunday assembly. This year's readings from Year B of the Lectionary for Mass are provided in the revised New American Bible translation, approved for use in the dioceses of the United States.  Workbook starts on the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2008, and ends on November 22, 2009, the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King.

Workbook includes these helpful features:

• pronunciation assistance
• sense line format for readings mirror the Lectionary and aid the reader in preparation
• lectionary numbers for each set of readings
• commentaries for each reading, provide users with scriptural background
• information and tips for effective proclamation
• margin notes point to the logical divisions in the passages
• bolded words help the reader know when to stress important sections and concepts