Liturgy of the Word

Liturgy and Worship

Lector in the Celebration of the Eucharist brochure (Archbishop's Office for Evangelisation, 2005) This brochure is a new resource for parishes. It has been designed as an encouragement for lectors to become more effective in their proclamation of the word during the celebration of the Eucharist.
New Sunday & Holy Day Liturgies Year C Flor McCarthy, SDB (Dominican Publications, 2000) Resources to enrich celebration and nourish preaching at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. • Three homilies for each occasion • Most Sundays have an additional story as well as the three homilies • Scripture Notes for each occasion highlight a biblical teaching or a theological theme • Carefully prepared Introduction, Headings, and Prayer of the Faithful • The outcome of more than fifteen years of preaching, reflecting and reading.
The Cultural World of Jesus Cycle C John J Pilch (Liturgical Press, 1997) The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel assigned for each Sunday in Cycle C of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century, Eastern Mediterranean, cultural world in which Jesus lived and suggests a cross-cultural comparison with contemporary western culture. With this information, readers can make fitting applications of Scripture to modern life.
The Bible Documents: A Parish Resource (LTP 2001) Includes Divino afflante spiritu (1943), Lectionary for Mass: Introduction (1981), The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church (1993) and Catechism of the Catholic Church – excerpts (1994) and helpful individual commentaries. Important background for readers.
Break Open the Word: The Book for Readers (The Liturgical Commission, published annually) An invaluable preparation guide for readers. Both the Jerusalem Bible translation [used in the Australian Lectionary (1981)] and the NRSV translation are provided, in addition to commentaries on the readings and a pronunciation guide.
Training the Parish Lector by James Wallace (The Liturgical Press 1991) 47min Video An exploration of theological and pastoral principles designed to foster the effective proclamation of God’s word in the liturgy. Ideal as a catalyst for individual or group ministry development.
The Ministry of Lectors James A Wallace (Liturgical Press) Emphasising both spiritual and speaking preparation, this book will help experienced and beginning lectors in the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God.
I Like Being in Parish Ministry: Lector Alice Camille (Twenty third publications) The author shapes the history and practice of lectoring with examples and tips for effective reading, while highlighting the spiritual needs of this ministry.
Read the Way You Talk Jack Hartjes (Liturgical Press) This resource follows the principle that reading should be like talk. Readers should sound like people who are sure of what they are saying and confident of its importance. Three lessons give instructions in eighteen areas, including pronunciation and inflection.
A Well Trained Tongue Aelred R Rosser (LTP) This book addresses the practical concerns of all those involved in the ministry of reader. It assists lectors in undertanding the communication skills that make for good proclamations of the word of God. It offers instruction on the structure of the liturgical year and of the lectionary itself.
Preaching Basics Fr Ed Foley (LTP) This text builds upon the document Fulfilled in your Hearing. Fr Ed has constructed a workable and creative structure for the Word of God, the liturgy and the baptized assembly. This workbook opens up the homiletic process in new ways that will certainly benefit Sunday preachers and congregations for many years to come.