Breaking Open the Lectionary: Lectionary Readings in Their Biblical Context for RCIA, Faith Sharing Groups and Lectors (Cycle A) St. Joseph Padre Pio's intense spirituality and

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Breaking Open the Lectionary: Lectionary Readings in Their Biblical Context for RCIA, Faith Sharing Groups and Lectors (Cycle A) St. Joseph Padre Pio's intense spirituality andLongtime teacher and popular author Margaret Nutting Ralph brings her extensive knowledge of catechetics and the Bible to this book, a guide to better understanding the Lectionary. Why is it important to "break open the Lectionary"? "Because it is possible to listen to the Word as a living Word and never understand what that Word is teaching or to understand what a biblical author is teaching but fail to apply that living Word to one's own life and