2026 Year A -WL26 – Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2026 United States Edition

When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word need the most trusted, accurate, and user-friendly tool to help them prepare the Sunday readings, they rely on Workbook. For over thirty years, Workbookhas provided confidence to lectors and readers, giving them vital tools to feel prepared in their ministry as proclaimers of the Word.

Workbook provides the following:

• Full, large-print text of the first, second, and Gospel readings approved for use in the United States, and the responsorial psalm for context
• Annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question—a helpful way to build skill and confidence
• Proclamation advice with notes on pacing and tone
• Commentaries by Scripture scholars for the first, second, and Gospel readings that provide historical, theological, and liturgical context
• Bolded text, indicating a variety of textual approaches and reading strategies
• Ongoing formation when studied each week

Proclaiming the Word of God is a vital ministry in the Church. Practical and easy to use, Workbook provides the essential context and guidance that those who read at Mass need in order to proclaim with confidence and clarity. When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word read confidently and with conviction, the Word of God enlivens the parish community and the lives of its members.