Blind Lectors Proclaim Through Braille
The Archdiocese of Denver and the Xavior Society for the Blind has made a great commitment to the underserved in allowing the Mass to be served for the sight uimpaired by both blind lectors and ASL interpreters.
The Saints Toastmasters Club
Started by a Catholic lector to help fellow Catholics become better communicators in the lector and many other ministries, this uplifting story shows how other parishes could benefit by starting similar clubs as well.
Should Women Be Lectors at Mass
A controversial article that's been out there for a while, but well worth the read from a traditional Catholic viewpoint
Blind Lector Overcomes Obstacles
An inspiring story about an 11th grader, blind since infancy, who loves to lector even if it means overcoming obstacles. When her CCD teacher encouraged her to become a lector, she happily accepted.
Become Flesh of the Scriptures
A Cleveland Bishop tells newly instituted lectors that they must stay close to Jesus to understand and interpret the Scriptures properly, noting the words of St. Jerome, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
Does Your Parish Need to Raise the Bar for Lectors?
Written by this website's host George Miller, it raises sereral questions about how much priority a parish or diocese should give to its lector ministry, and its importance as a key component of the liturgy.
Pope Focuses Attention on Lectors
People who read at Mass are not reading from a newspaper, they are “proclaiming the word of God” said Fr Danny Murphy from the National Centre of Liturgy in Maynooth.
The Place and Significance of Lectors
A thoroughly prepared paper presented to the Catholic Lectors Association of Nigeria. An excellent reference for ministry orientation and training for new and experienced lectors.
Aiding the Church Through Lectoring At Mass
An inspiring description of the lector ministry that can encourage faithful Catholics to consider serving in this important ministry. For those who've been hesitant about it, this might be the message to change their mind.
Installation of Lectors Means More than Servers at Mass
Archbishop William Borders of Baltimore described the ministry as a “special office within the Christian community with the lector being given a responsibility in the service of the faith, rooted in the word of God.”
Deacon-Structing Lectors and Acolytes
A through explanation by Deacon Pedro of Pope Francis' recent change in Canon Law allowing women to serve as lectors and acolytes. If you're not clear on what it is and isn't, it's worth a read.