This guide for Readers has been culled from the experience of nearly three years' work of Readers' days, workshops and courses in various parishes in the Diocese of Southwark.

It will help Readers to understand more fully the sacred signifi­cance, importance and value of this ministry; understand something of the technical aspects of how the procla­mation of the Word can be developed, and deepen their understanding of what it means to prepare and pray over Scripture.