Have you ever thought of the Bible as being a “how-to” manual for everyday living? Maybe we should. We know from Hebrews 4:12 that the word of God is living and effective, sharper than a two-edged sword.
This Sunday we heard from the disciples on the road to Emmaus, how when Jesus interpreted the Scriptures to them, they were in awe. They said in Luke 24:32, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” It obviously changed their lives.
When you hear the word of God, do you believe? Do you acknowledge the authority of God’s word in your life? Does your heart burn with awe and conviction when you read the truth in the Bible and hear the Gospel at Mass? Do you let it change you?
Did you know we read through the Bible over the course of a three-year cycle? It’s one of the many wonderful things about being Catholic. And those readings are published for us to follow along. Easy access to our “how-to” manual for everyday living.
So, please take time to read the Bible every day. This is how we get to know of God’s love for us and what He wants us to do. Read the Bible before going to church. Listen to the proclamation of the Word at Mass. Let it transform your legacy–the way you live and leave your mark on your loved ones and the community.
St. Paul tells us in Romans 12:2, “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.”
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