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Many of these books are now in a poor state and need replacing. The bishops have recognised that this is an opportunity for a new edition of the Lectionary taking advantage of a revised translation of the readings which is both accessible and faithful to the evolving nuances of the English language and contemporary biblical scholarship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After consultation among both experts in scripture and liturgy, and also among the faithful the&nbsp;<em>Revised New Jerusalem Bible<\/em>&nbsp;was chosen as the text for the Lectionary. This translation recognises the need for the text to be proclaimed in the liturgy, to be faithful to the original biblical texts and it is sensitive to inclusivity. For the psalms in the Lectionary the&nbsp;<em>Abbey Psalms and Canticles<\/em>&nbsp;will be used. This is a sympathetic&nbsp;&nbsp;revision of the familiar&nbsp;<em>Grail Psalter<\/em>&nbsp;and the revised text has already adopted in several English-speaking countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three Bishops\u2019 Conferences will pool their expertise and resources in the Joint Lectionary Project. The editorial leadership for the project will be provided by Martin Foster, an experienced editor who previously oversaw the preparation of the Lectionary for England and Wales. He will work with experts from all three conferences to ensure the quality and liturgical appropriateness of the final text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first draft texts, the Sundays of Advent and Christmas, will be sent to the bishops for review&nbsp;early in 2025 with the rest of the Lectionary following over the next couple of years. 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