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"lector frame of mind" by denisecthompson on February 4, 2012, 5:46 pm, in category Proclaiming Tips
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In order to put yourself in the best frame of mind, arrive at the church early and leave the world behind you as you pepare yourself mentally and spiritually to proclaim God's sacred Word. Your cares,aspirations, anxieties, plans, hobbies, hopes, and what’s for dinner – should stay outside. Find a quiet spot and sit or kneel and pray to the Lord whatever is in your heart. You might ask
that He make you a worthy vessel for proclaiming His message and that His people hear His voice and not.....
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"Today's Saint 2-5" by denisecthompson on February 4, 2012, 5:40 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 5
St. Agatha
St. Agatha lived in the 3rd century in Sicily. She was an exceptionally beautiful girl and word of her beauty reached the governor. He had her brought to his palace. There, he tried to make her commit sins against the body and the Lord but she would not give in. She prayed to Jesus for protection.
Then the wicked governor sent her to a house of ill repute in hopes that the sinful women there would make Agatha comply wit.....
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"Today's Saint 2-4" by denisecthompson on February 4, 2012, 5:40 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 4
St. Jane Valois
St. Jane Valois, born in 1464, was the daughter of King Louis XI of France. The king was very disappointed when she was born because he wanted a son. He also rejected his little daughter because she was deformed. When Jane was 5 years old, he sent her away from the castle to live with another family.
Despite being abandoned and treated so poorly, she loved everyone and grew up in the friendship of Jesus. .....
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"Today's Saint 2-3" by denisecthompson on February 4, 2012, 5:37 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 3
St. Blase
St. Blase was born in the 3rd century to a rich family in what is now modern day Turkey. He was given a Christian education. He realized even as a child that the people of the day seemed to experience constant difficulty and chaos in their lives. He came to the conclusion that only spiritual joys can truly make a person happy.
He became a priest and then a Bishop and went about doing all that he could to help people know.....
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"Today's Saint 2-2" by denisecthompson on February 4, 2012, 5:36 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 2
Presentation of the Lord
Forty days after Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary brought their son to the great temple in Jerusalem as was required by law to be presented to the Lord.
While they were there, Mary had to go through another ritual required for Jewish women who had just given birth. It was called the Purification process. When the old and holy priest in the temple who was conducting this ceremony held Jesus in his arms, God let him kno.....
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"Approaching the Ambo" by denisecthompson on February 1, 2012, 9:27 pm, in category Proclaiming Tips
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As a lector trainer, people sometimes ask me how the proclaimer should approach the ambo when walking up to it and also where they should sit during the Mass. As a courtesy to both the celebrant and the congregation, lectors should be encouraged to sit in the vicinity of the ambo so the walk to and from it will not be extensive or hurried. Regardless of the direction from which the lector approaches, when reaching the front of the church, he or she should proceed to the spa.....
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"Today's Saint 2-1" by denisecthompson on February 1, 2012, 9:15 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 2
Presentation of the Lord
Forty days after Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary brought their son to the great temple in Jerusalem as was required by law to be presented to the Lord.
While they were there, Mary had to go through another ritual required for Jewish women who had just given birth. It was called the Purification process. When the old and holy priest in the temple who was conducting this ceremony held Jesus in his arms, God let him kno.....
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"Today's Saint 2-1" by denisecthompson on February 1, 2012, 9:15 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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February 1
St. Brigid of Ireland
A few years after St. Patrick arrived in Ireland, a little girl named Brigid was born. Her father was a lord named Dubthac and her mother was called Brocca.
Brigid was quite beautiful and very devoted to Jesus. Ever since she was a small girl, she would see Jesus in the poor and bring them food and blankets. One day she gave away a whole pail of milk which was very valuable, even for a wealthy family. &.....
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"Lector Auditions?" by denisecthompson on January 29, 2012, 5:50 pm, in category Lector Coordinator Tips
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Lector coordinators sometimes ask me if I think those seeking to become lectors should first have to undergo an interview and/or audition. I think an interview is a great idea, for several reasons: (1) it allows the prospective lector to understand more about the ministry and what is expected of him or her as a proclaimer of God's Word, and therefore to better discern if the ministry is the right fit; (2) it gives the coordinator a glimpse into the reasons the individual wishes to joi.....
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"Today's Saint 1-31" by denisecthompson on January 29, 2012, 12:33 pm, in category Saint of the Day
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January 31
St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco was born in Turin, Italy, in 1815. His parents were poor farmers. His dad died when he was only two and it wasn’t long before too long that John began to help his mother with the farm chores.
As he grew, John felt a calling to be a priest but he knew that his struggling family could never afford to send him to the seminary for his education. Plus his mother needed his help so he stayed on the farm......
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