What is the Lectionary?
A lectionary is a list of scriptural texts from the Bible (called “lections”) recommended for daily use in worship or study, in our case on each Sunday. Therefore, the same Scriptures are being studied by many Christian denominations.
Paraklete Press uses the Revised Common Lectionary schedule for our quarterly booklets, which follows the liturgical year in a 3-year cycle. The Bible Study uses the Sunday readings only.
The Schedule
We publish our Bible Studies using the Sunday Readings for each week, in a three year schedule. Our studies are booklets published every three months; each calendar quarter contains 13 weeks and a full year of four booklets may contain occasional extra weekly variations (for example: “Alternate Lessons” for those churches who celebrate special holy days, such as All Saints’ Day).
The CURRENT YEAR is Year C, 2024-2025
Year 2025-2026 – Year A
First Quarter: November 30, 2025 – February 22, 2026
Second Quarter: March 1 – May 24, 2026
Third Quarter: May 31 – August 23, 2026
Fourth Quarter: August 30 – November 22, 2026
Year 2026-2027 – Year B
First Quarter: November 29, 2026 – February 21, 2027
Second Quarter: February 28 – May 23, 2027
Third Quarter: May 30 – August 22, 2027
Fourth Quarter: August 29 – November 21, 2027
Year 2024-2025 – Year C
First Quarter: December 1, 2024 – February 23, 2025
Second Quarter: March 2 – May 25, 2025
Third Quarter: June 1 – August 24, 2025
Fourth Quarter: August 31 – November 23, 2025