Guide for Lectors and Readers, Second Edition

Available in July 2021Because readers provide a bridge between the Word of God and the assembly, helping Christ speak to his people, they need to understand, believe, and love the Word of God they proclaim. The Introduction to the Lectionary calls for a preparation for lectors and readers that includes spirituality, biblical and liturgical formation, and technical instruction for proclamation. This book provides exactly that in an inviting and readable style that grounds readers in essential knowledge and inspires them to keep learning and growing. This resource includes:

Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry Practical skill\-building and advice for serving in this role Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship Answers to frequently asked questions Recommended resources A glossary Questions for discussion and reflection

Michael Cameron contributed to chapter 3, including the section on the Bible. He teaches and writes about scripture and the history of Christianity at the University of Portland in Oregon, holding a PHD in historical theology from the University of Chicago. He also writes pastoral resources (Unfolding Sacred Scripture, How Catholics Read the Bible, LTP) and gives parish workshops and presentations. For many years he has been a reader and trainer of readers. Corinna Laughlin wrote chapter 1. She is the pastoral assistant for liturgy at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, and liturgy consultant for the Archdiocese of Seattle. She has written extensively on the liturgy for Liturgy Training Publications, an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and has contributed articles to Pastoral Liturgy®, Ministry and Liturgy, and other publications. She holds a doctorate in English from the University of Washington. Virginia Meagher contributed much to Chapter Three, Resources, and the Glossary. She has a <sc>BS</sc> in communication studies from Northwestern University, has done graduate study in ministry at Loyola University in Chicago, and has worked in parish and diocesan liturgy for many years, including in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Stockton in California. Currently she directs liturgy and music in her parish in the Diocese of Oakland. Paul Turner wrote the preface and chapters 2 and 4. He is the pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and the director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant Anselmo in Rome and is the author of many pastoral and theological resources. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.