Lectionary tool

Reverse Lectionary

Most lectionaries start with the Sunday. This one starts with the passage: pick a book — or search “John 9” or “Psalm 23” — and see every Sunday it is read across Years A, B, and C of the Revised Common Lectionary.

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The number is how many times the book is appointed across the full three-year cycle.

Frequently asked

What is a reverse lectionary?
A normal lectionary tells you which readings fall on a given Sunday. A reverse lectionary flips that: you start with a Bible passage — say John 9 or Psalm 23 — and it shows you every Sunday in the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle (Years A, B, and C) on which that passage is appointed.
How do I find which Sunday a passage is read?
Type the book or the book and chapter (for example “John 9” or “Psalm 23”) into the search box, or pick a book from the list below. Each book page lists every appointed Sunday grouped by lectionary Year A, B, and C.
Which lectionary does this cover?
The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), the three-year cycle used by most mainline Protestant churches (Presbyterian, United Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, UCC, Disciples, and others).

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