NEW LECTIONARY: Prepare for Sunday's Mass

This weekend is the Fourth Sunday of Advent (22 Dec) and in this video Fr Jamie McMorrin guides us through the Gospel Reading  to help us prepare for Mass and to better understand the new translation of the Lectionary.

NEW LECTIONARY: Prepare for Sunday's Mass

This weekend is the Third Sunday of Advent (8 Dec) and in this video Fr Jamie McMorrin guides us through the Second Reading at Masss help us prepare for Mass and to better understand the new translation of the Lectionary.

Join Fr Jamie LIVE each next week on Zoom as he looks ahead to each Sunday in Advent. Register at bit.ly/lectionaryadvent

NEW LECTIONARY: Prepare for this Sunday's Mass

This weekend is the Second Sunday of Advent (8 Dec) and In this video Fr Jamie McMorrin guides us through the First Reading at Masss help us prepare for Mass and to better understand the new translation of the Lectionary.

Join Fr Jamie LIVE each next week on Zoom as he looks ahead to each Sunday in Advent. Register at bit.ly/lectionaryadvent

NEW LECTIONARY: A look at the readings for Sunday

This weekend is the first Sunday of Advent (1 Dec) and a new Lectionary will be used.

In this video Fr Jamie McMorrin guides us through the Sunday readings to help prepare for Mass and to better understand the new translation.

Join Fr Jamie LIVE each next week on Zoom as he looks ahead to each Sunday in Advent. Register at bit.ly/lectionaryadvent

WATCH: A Closer Look at the New Lectionary

Fr Jamie McMorrin takes a look at this Friday's Gospel for The Feast of All Saints (Matt 5:1-12) to illustrate and explain a translation example in the new Lectionary. Watch below or on YouTube.

Take a closer at the language of the new Lectionary with Fr Jamie McMorrin, beginning Wed 4 Dec at 7:00pm on Zoom. Register at bit.ly/lectionaryadvent.

WATCH: A look at the new Lectionary

Fr Paul Denney spoke at The Gillis Centre on Saturday about the new translation of the Lectionary.

He was just one of several speakers at 'Celebrating the Gift', an event hosted by the Archdiocese on Saturday to help people prepare for the introduction of the Lectionary from Advent (Sunday 1 December). Watch below or on YouTube.

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Fr Paul Denney, of St James' in Coatbridge (Motherwell Diocese) has spent four years being part of a team working on the editorial side of the Lectionary, which contains the Scripture readings for Mass and the Sacraments.

Thanks also Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB (Aberdeen Diocese), Fr Jamie McMorrin and Fr Adrian Porter SJ, who all spoke at the event, which was organised by Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM and the Catechetics team of the Archdiocese.

More videos to follow.

Psalms & The New Lectionary: A day for readers, cantors and anyone with an interest in the psalms, takes place at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, on Saturday 26 Octover from 2:30pm-5:00pm. Register here.

A Closer Look at the New Lectionary (3/3)

The translation of the Bible we hear at Mass is changing this Advent. Intrigued to find out what's new and why?

Take a closer at the language of the new Lectionary with Fr Jamie McMorrin.

Learn key words and phrases you can listen out for at Sunday Mass and explore the Biblical background of the New Translation.

Fr Jamie presents a 45 minute session on Zoom (webinar) over three weeks in Advent:  Wed 4 Dec, Wed 11 Dec, and Wed 18 Dec at 7:00pm.

The sessions are free to attend, just register here and you'll be sent the link to join (you register once for all three sessions).

Fr Jamie McMorrin is administrator of the parish of Ss John the Baptist & Kentigern and the parish of St Margaret's, in Edinburgh.

 

 

A Closer Look at the New Lectionary (2/3)

The translation of the Bible we hear at Mass is changing this Advent. Intrigued to find out what's new and why?

Take a closer at the language of the new Lectionary with Fr Jamie McMorrin.

Learn key words and phrases you can listen out for at Sunday Mass and explore the Biblical background of the New Translation.

Fr Jamie presents a 45 minute session on Zoom (webinar) over three weeks in Advent:  Wed 4 Dec, Wed 11 Dec, and Wed 18 Dec at 7:00pm.

The sessions are free to attend, just register here and you'll be sent the link to join (you register once for all three sessions).

Fr Jamie McMorrin is administrator of the parish of Ss John the Baptist & Kentigern and the parish of St Margaret's, in Edinburgh.

 

 

A Closer Look at the New Lectionary (1/3)

The translation of the Bible we hear at Mass is changing this Advent. Intrigued to find out what's new and why?

Take a closer at the language of the new Lectionary with Fr Jamie McMorrin.

Learn key words and phrases you can listen out for at Sunday Mass and explore the Biblical background of the New Translation.

Fr Jamie presents a 45 minute session on Zoom (webinar) over three weeks in Advent:  Wed 4 Dec, Wed 11 Dec, and Wed 18 Dec at 7:00pm.

The sessions are free to attend, just register here and you'll be sent the link to join (you register once for all three sessions).

Fr Jamie McMorrin is administrator of the parish of Ss John the Baptist & Kentigern and the parish of St Margaret's, in Edinburgh.

 

 

Celebrating the Gift (new Lectionary event) SOLD OUT

THIS EVENT SOLD OUT - Talks will be recorded and shared on our YouTube page shortly after the event.

The Lectionary used at Mass and for the Sacraments is changing this Advent.

This event will explain why it is being changed and what you need to know, while reflecting together on God's Word in Holy Scripture.

Celebrating the Gift will share clear, simple explanations from expert speakers and practical tips on enhancing your knowledge and love of Scripture and the Liturgy.

The day will include

"We urgently need to grow in our knowledge and love of the scriptures and of the Risen Lord, who continues to speak his word and to break bread in the community of believers." - Pope Francis

Register here to secure your spot!

Celebrating the Gift: Preparing for the new translation of the Lectionary | Sacred Scripture Reflection Day

Schedule

10:00am: Teas and coffees.

10:30am: SESSION 1: What makes a good translation? (Plus Q&A)

11:30am: SESSION 2: Introducing the new Lectionary. (Plus Q&A)

12:30pm: Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel (onsite).

1:00pm: Lunch.

2:00pm: SESSION 3: What will the New Translation look like in practice? (Plus Q&A)

3:00pm: SESSION 4: What will this mean for ministers of The Word? (Plus Q&A)

Celebrating the Gift takes place on Saturday 5 October from 10:00am to 4:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. It is a free event, open to all. Entry by registration here. Free parking onsite. Free lunch includes small sandwiches and fruit. If you have food allergies/intolerances please being a packed lunch.

Questions/Queries? Email matthew.meade@staned.org.uk