General Principles Reading and Explaining the Word of God When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel. …

Feb 2, 2024 · Lectors play a crucial role in bringing the Word of God to the faithful during the liturgical celebrations. Understanding the Scriptures goes beyond mere reading; it involves interpreting the …

Lectors are fully initiated, practicing Catholics whose lives witness to the Word which they proclaim.On special occasions and for pastoral reasons, a young person who is not yet fully initiated (i.e. …

May 16, 2021 · The purpose of this handbook is to help all lectors understand the various responsibilities associated with this ministry. In addition, this handbook enumerates the many resources available to …

Instituted lectors, either men or women (since the 2021 motu proprio Spiritus Domini), [5] are obliged, when proclaiming the readings at Mass, to wear an alb or an "other suitable attire that has been …

Lectors or readers today are part of the tradition going back to the Old Testament where religious leaders made the Word of God available to the people by reading it in public.

Nov 4, 2022 · Alongside priests and deacons, lectors play a crucial role in fostering spiritual engagement and understanding for the congregation. This article explores the roles and significance of lectors, …

Lector's Notes try to serve the Church by helping lectors prepare to proclaim the Scriptures in our Sunday assemblies. For each day's first and second readings (and occasionally for the gospel), the …

Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025 Pope Francis, though, changed canon law to allow women to serve as acolytes and lectors — laypeople who perform functions such as setting up the …

Review the weekly readings in the “Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers” and/or from the USCCB readings links listed under “Resources” in the MSP application for the scheduled date to familiarize …