Silence S ilence holds our attention only if properly framed and in turn frames action, word and symbol handling. Action, word and symbol must be succinct, clear and large enough to hold everything together. This promotes the power of silence. Restful silence helps us prepare far better than unending announcements. Pacing P acing is verbal framing, a tempo which affects the spacing of each word in a sentence.
Effective pacing can be slow, moderate or fast.
Disruptive pacing is always too slow or too fast. L ectors need to be loud, clear and moderately paced to invite response. To lead prayer in unison means to be loud and clear. The assembly will fill the gap between its voice and the leader's voice. The psalm response needs constant repetition by the lector or cantor while the assembly picks it up.