Catholic Dictionary

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PERICOPE

Literally from the Greek, a "cutting around," commonly applied to a passage from the Bible to be read at Mass or in the Divine Office. Also refers to a lesson (lectio) from the Scriptures, Fathers of the Church, or writings of the saints read in the Liturgy of the Hours.