| Fifty-four seminarians of the Pontifical North American College were instituted to the Ministry of Lector during the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist on January 16, 2011.
The Most Rev. Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated the Mass and instituted the new lectors. Handing the book of Sacred Scriptures to each seminarian, he said, “Take this book of holy Scripture and be faithful in handing on the Word of God, so that it may grow strong in the hearts of His People.”
In his homily, Archbishop O’Brien explained, “Today you are commissioned by our Church to be men of the Word, His Word. From this day forward we expect you to grow in a knowledge and love of the Word until that day, please God, when through the laying on of hands, you will be empowered to speak that Word that will—literally, sacramentally—move Heaven to earth.”
The institution as lector is one of the ministries seminarians receive as they proceed towards diaconal and priestly ordination. As the rite indicates, a lector is charged with proclaiming the Word of God in the liturgical assembly, instructing children and adults in the faith, and preparing them to receive the Sacraments worthily. Congratulations to all those newly installed to the ministry of lector. Photos can be viewed here.
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Archbishop O’Brien Installs 54 Lectors
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We are so proud of our son, Robert Wolfe! May God continue to bless him all the days of his life!!! We love you Robert! Mom, Dad and Nick
What a wonderful day for these 54 seminarians! We ask that God bless them all in their studies and their Lector duties. Thank you to the great photographer and to those responsible for the speedy pictures/article that were sent. Special love to our son, Jim Hinkle. Love, Mom, Dad and sister Jen.
I am so proud of my Brother, Eric Campbell – Diocese of Pittsburgh and all of the seminarians. What a wonderful step on the road to the Priesthood. Having the responsibility to proclaim the word of God is a true blessing for these young men. Love, Sarah
We are proud of our son Matthew Cowan, thanks for the pictures and the news articles. Love to Matthew from Dad,Mom, John and Sara
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to David Rider, Sheldon Momaney and Chris Seith!
Fr. Luke Sweeney
I so very pleased for all of you.
Congrats to Jonathan Ficara, Jim Hinkle and Paul Buchanan… you are missed at the Mount! God bless.