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jeff noel Had A Mini Epiphany While Lectoring At Church On Sunday

The Catholic Church uses volunteers to conduct Mass. So jeff noel volunteers his public speaking experience, as a Catholic Lector. Typically, The Old Testament and The New Testament passages are read by laypeople and the Priest or Deacon reads The … Continue reading

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The Privilege To Proclaim

It’s a decent size, maybe 1,500 seats… Our Church’s ambo, last Easter… This morning, making final preparations for today’s Old Testament reading from the Book of Leviticus, I’m mindful that when it’s done correctly, the reading sounds like a proclamation … Continue reading

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Dear Son #13

Dear Son, as you watch me and your Mother today at Church, know that volunteering time to serve others is part of our obligation as believers. As I Lector this morning, try to remember the story I’ve told you many … Continue reading

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God’s Holy Word

We have teachable moments all the time.  Most of them pass by too quickly to be noticed. A decade ago, I volunteered to become a Church Lector, figuring my new role as a Professional Speaker would add value to the … Continue reading

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Sunday Is What You Make It

And so is every other day. Today’s preparations include the usual: Wake up early On my knees in prayer Coffee Check email LinkedIn, Twitter, You Tube, Facebook checks Write five blogs Practice the first reading We leave in less than … Continue reading

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