In today’s first reading, we hear what we might call an early “Liturgy of the Word.” The people gather for the work of worshiping God, and at the center of their celebration is the proclamation of the Law—the Scriptures. This liturgy is not only about listening, but about understanding: the Word of God is read aloud, explained, and received so that the people may discern God’s will.
What we see here foreshadows our own celebration of the Mass, where the Scriptures are proclaimed and broken open for us. In fact, every sacrament in the Church includes the proclamation of the Word, because God always desires to speak to His people and prepare them for an encounter with His grace.
But Scripture is not reserved for liturgy alone. As the living Word of God, it is meant to shape our daily prayer. Through the Scriptures, the Lord speaks to us personally, guiding us to focus our hearts and enter into His presence. In the Liturgy of the Hours, for example, each day begins with the Invitatory Psalm, a psalm that helps us turn our minds and hearts toward the Lord before anything else.
Today, consider how you might allow the Word of God to deepen your own prayer life. Read a passage slowly. Let it rest in your heart. Ask the Lord to show you how He is speaking to you through it. Scripture is not simply text—it is God’s voice, calling us to communion with Him.
Living in Love with God 
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