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The student will normally receive the Ministry of Reader during his first
semester of studies. This is only after preparing appropriately during the preceding
novitiate year. Becoming a reader, bears with it, the responsibility of training the
other temporary readers as needed. Most readers in parishes are temporary
readers. This is not a conferral of ordination, rather it is conferral of
institution.
The reader is appointed for a function proper to him, that of reading
the word of God in the liturgical assembly. Accordingly, he is to proclaim the
readings from sacred scripture, except for the gospel in the Mass and other sacred
celebrations; he is to recite the psalm between the readings 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
instruct the faithful for the worthy reception of the sacraments. He may also,
insofar as may be necessary, take care of preparing other faithful who are appointed on a
temporary basis to read the Scriptures in liturgical celebrations. That he may more
fittingly and perfectly fulfill these functions, he is to meditate assiduously on sacred
Scriptures.[1]
During the institution of readers, the Provincial prays over the candidate[2]:
Lord God, source of all goodness and light, you sent your only Son, the
Word of life, to reveal to mankind the mystery of your love.
Bless + our brother (s) who have been chosen for the ministry of reader. Grant that
as they meditate constantly on your word they may grow in its wisdom and faithfully
proclaim it to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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During Evening Prayer on an October Saturday, Fr.
Daniel Syverstad, Prior Provincial, prays over those about to be installed to the Ministry
of Reader. (2002)
Fr. Daniel Syverstad (seated) hands the Book of the
Gospels to Br. Thienan Tran (kneeling), as he recites the formula for the installation.
Fr. Chris Renz, Student Master, looks on as he and Br. Luan Pho assist. (2002)
Fr. Chris Renz, Student Master, returns the Book of
the Gospels to the altar and Evening Prayer continues with the Magnificat. (2002) |
