lectors (readers)
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Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”(Exodus) “Servers, readers, commentators, and members of the choir also exercise a genuine liturgical function.” (CCC- 1143) |
In liturgical celebrations, the Lector may offer announcements prior to and following the liturgy, reads the first and second readings, offers the Intercessions (in the absence of a deacon), and introduces the hymns. The correct participation of the Lector is critical for the understanding of the readings since the homily is based on what the people hear in the readings. Lectors may be trained in the art of pronunciation, projection and inflection as well as posture and decorum. Lectors and Extra-ordinary ministers of Communion are appointed by the pastor for a period of time determined by the pastor.
With arrival of the new Book of Gospels, the Lectionary is not carried in procession. It is placed on the Ambo prior to the celebration and remains there even after the recessional procession. The Book of Gospels is carried in procession by the deacon, or is placed on the altar before the entrance procession if there is no deacon. The Word of God is taken to the community by the people when they leave the church, that is why the Book of Gospels remains at the Ambo.
With arrival of the new Book of Gospels, the Lectionary is not carried in procession. It is placed on the Ambo prior to the celebration and remains there even after the recessional procession. The Book of Gospels is carried in procession by the deacon, or is placed on the altar before the entrance procession if there is no deacon. The Word of God is taken to the community by the people when they leave the church, that is why the Book of Gospels remains at the Ambo.
