agents of your will. Inspired by the revelation of your Son, we seek your present purposes. Give us ears to hear and hearts to obey.
V. May the words of our mouth, and the meditation of our heart,
R. Be acceptable to you, O Lord our God.
We dedicate this Lectern in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Bishop goes to the Pulpit, lays a hand upon it, and says
Father, in every age you have spoken through the voices of prophets, pastors, and teachers. Purify the lives and the lips of those who speak here, that your word only may be proclaimed, and your word only may be heard.
V. Your word is a lantern to our feet,
R. And a light upon our path.
We dedicate this Pulpit in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
At the Liturgy of the Word
Three Lessons are read. Lay persons read the Old Testament Lesson and the Epistle. The Deacon (or a Priest) reads the Gospel. Selections are ordinarily made from the following list; but on a Major Feast, Sunday, or Patronal Feast, selections may be made from the Proper of the Day.
Old Testament1 Kings 8:22‑23, 27b‑30,or 2 Samuel 6:12‑15,17‑19
Psalm84,or 48
EpistleRevelation 21:2‑7,or 1 Corinthians 3:1‑11,16‑17,or 1 Peter 2:1‑9
