The Ministry of Lectors
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Ritual & Practices, Christianity, Church, Pastoral Ministry
| Author: | James A. Wallace CSsR | ISBN: | 9780814645758 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press | Publication: | February 10, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Liturgical Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | James A. Wallace CSsR |
| ISBN: | 9780814645758 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press |
| Publication: | February 10, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Liturgical Press |
| Language: | English |
Emphasizing both spiritual and practical preparation, this book will help both experienced and beginning lectors develop their understanding of the ministry of proclaiming the word of God as well as the skills needed to do it well. Wallace offers insight to various aspects of the lector’s work (job, ministry, vocation), and reflects on the mystery of God who speaks to—and through—us in the Word. It includes an accessible explanation of important concepts related to the Lectionary and the liturgy, ideas for spiritual preparation before serving as lector, concrete guidance for ongoing skill development, and a handy pronunciation guide
Emphasizing both spiritual and practical preparation, this book will help both experienced and beginning lectors develop their understanding of the ministry of proclaiming the word of God as well as the skills needed to do it well. Wallace offers insight to various aspects of the lector’s work (job, ministry, vocation), and reflects on the mystery of God who speaks to—and through—us in the Word. It includes an accessible explanation of important concepts related to the Lectionary and the liturgy, ideas for spiritual preparation before serving as lector, concrete guidance for ongoing skill development, and a handy pronunciation guide
