When passages from the Gospels that I know extremely well are read from the pulpit in the NAB translation, I can't help cringing. What's the matter with the occasion antique construction? That's what the HOMILY is for, guys!
Please also note that the NAB that is used in the lectionary and missals is only available at the used book store. The NAB Bibles sold today contain text that has been substantially edited and revised from the ugly, awkward and mundane text of the lectionary.
Unfortunately, it is not much of an improvement.