Joel in the Lectionary
Joel is appointed 4 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 1 in Year A, 1 in Year B, 2 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year A
- Ash Wednesday — First Reading Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 OR Isaiah 58:1-12
Year B
- Ash Wednesday — First Reading Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 OR Isaiah 58:1-12
Year C
- Ash Wednesday — First Reading Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 OR Isaiah 58:1-12
- Proper 25 (Ordinary 30) — First Reading Joel 2:23-32
Frequently asked
How often is Joel read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Joel is appointed 4 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 1 in Year A, 1 in Year B, and 2 in Year C (4× as the First Reading).
Which Sundays read from Joel?
Every appointed Sunday and festival is listed on this page, grouped by lectionary Year A, B, and C, with the exact reference and whether it is the first reading, psalm, second reading, or gospel for the day.
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