Revised and expanded to mark the introduction of the new Lectionary in England, Scotland and Wales, this brief introduction to the Liturgical Ministry of Reader answers the most important questions for those who proclaim the Word of God to the faithful. Explaining how the Liturgy of the Word works and its place in the life of the Church this booklet includes guidelines for Ministers of the Word at Mass, leaders of Liturgy of the Word with Children and leaders of Divine Prayer and Lectio Divina.