“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word of Christ”
Romans 10:17
The proclamation of the Word of God to the assembled Body of Christ is central to every liturgy. Lectors lead the community to encounter God through the scriptures. Lectors, in taking the Word and proclaiming it to the assembly, are, in large measure, responsible for the extent to which the people of God grow in their faith. They are the medium through which the living Word of God is received and absorbed by the faithful. The ministry of the Word is practiced with the highest level of reverence and dignity. For more information about the Lector ministry, contact our Director of Music and Liturgy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lectors Prayer
Lord, invest me with your power as I prepare to proclaim the marvel of your message.
I have prepared my reading, I have tried to take within me the meaning of what I am about to proclaim.
Help me to proclaim, not just with my lips, but with my whole heart and soul.
Lord, make me a hollow reed so that your voice will be heard by all who hear me.
Free me of excessive concern over my performance.
Convert my feeling of nervousness and turn all my apprehension into an energy for
proclaiming your word with power and authority.
May your Spirit live in me and fill the holy word that I proclaim. Amen.