This volume serves as the official liturgical resource for the reading of scripture within the Catholic Church in Australia and New Zealand. It provides the structured sequence of biblical passages assigned to specific days of the liturgical year, ensuring uniformity in public worship. The text functions as a primary reference tool for clergy and liturgical ministers tasked with the proclamation of the Word during Mass.

This text is regarded as an essential liturgical instrument for the administration of the sacraments and the conduct of public worship within its designated geographic jurisdiction. Its utility is defined by its strict adherence to the liturgical norms and the specific calendar requirements of the Australian and New Zealand Catholic hierarchies.