New edition approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops with the Gospel Readings for the new LECTIONARY FOR MASS. Special Features: •  Extra-Large Type •  Sense-Line Format •  Printed in Two Colors •  Gold Edges

Since the time of Saint Gregory the Great, formal liturgical books containing readings from Sacred Scripture have been common in the Church. Today every effort is made to assure that the Scriptures are bound in books which are "worthy, dignified, and beautiful" (Lectionary for Mass, no. 35). The Book of the Gospels a sign of Christ’s presence in the liturgy; so much so that it is …

This beautiful Book of the Gospels has been produced by St. John's Abbey. The reverent act of processing The Book of the Gospels from gathering to altar and from altar to ambo is an important part of the liturgical celebration. As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels is meant to convey the power of the word of God to our communities. Using traditional Roman design, …