Posted on 09/13/2011 8:24:03 AM PDT by Salvation
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The ministry to which a person is specially appointed by the Church, of reading the Word of God in liturgical assemblies. He is to read the lessons form Scripture, except for the Gospel, in the Mass and other sacred functions. He is to recite the psalms between the rreadings when there is no psalmist. He is to present the intentions for the general intercessions in the absence of a deacon or cantor. He is to direct the singing and the participation by the faithful. He is to intruct the faithful for the worthy reception of the sacraments. He may also, insofar as necessary, take care of the faithful who by temporary appointment are to read the Scriptures in liturgical celebrations. The ministry of reader is reserved to men. Women may perform the function of readers to the degree they are delegated to do so.
See Also: LECTOR
If only priests had more of a spine and insisted on men. (My sentiments)
One of the ministries adapted to present day needs in the Latin Church, otherwise known as reader. He functions partially as the subdeacon did previously. He is appointed to read the word of God in the liturgical assembly. Accordingly he reads the lesson from Sacred Scripture, except the Gospel, in the Mass and in other sacred celebrations; recites the psalms between the readings in absence of the psalmist; presents the intentions for general intercessions when the deacon or cantor is absent; and may also direct the congregation in the singing. If necessary he also assumes the responsibility of instructing any of the faithful called upon to read the Scriptures in any liturgical celebration. (Etym. Latin lector, reader; from legere, to read.)
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