Signs and Symbols-The Ambo

The Ambo - “The dignity of the word of God requires that the church have a place that is suitable for the proclamation of the word and toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns during the Liturgy of the Word.” “In the celebration of the Mass with a congregation, the readings are always proclaimed from the ambo.” “It is from the ambo that the Sacred Scriptures are proclaimed, the homily is given and the intentions of the faithful are prayed. It should be afforded a degree of honor and not be used for lesser purposes.”