The Common psalms can be found towards the end of Volume I of the Lectionary (pg. 949–963). They are intended to provide a resource for communities that wish to begin singing the psalm and they can replace the psalm given at any Mass. The texts are arranged according to the liturgical seasons. The intention of the compilers of the Lectionary is for communities to have a core repertoire of psalms that can be used at any occasion. It recommended to start with that a setting is used over a number of weeks or a season to allow the psalmist to gain confidence and for the community to get to know a particular psalm and be able to sing from their hearts.