Readers of the Word
Readers of the Word have a most important role proclaiming Sacred Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word.
This involves more than simply the task of reading aloud: Readers of the Word should be people formed by the Word of God, reflecting on the holy Scripture daily, and praying what they are called to share with others. They should be examples of devotion to God’s Word.
This is a high calling indeed: as Readers we proclaim God’s Word and bring it to life.
The following books may be of interest if you would like to learn more:
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- The Word of God, by Pope Benedict XVI, St Paul’s Publishing, 2010
- Verbum Domini, by Pope Benedict XVI, Catholic Truth Society, 2010
- Dei Verbum (Vatican II: ‘On Divine Revelation’), Catholic Truth Society, 2004. The text can also be found here.
- Letter and Spirit, by Scott Hahn, Darton, Longman & Todd, London, 2006
You can also contact St Paul’s Bookshop, Hinsley Hall: Tel. 0113 275 4043 or email hinsleyhall@stpauls.org.uk
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