“Cultivate a special devotion to God’s Word, whether studied privately or in public; always listen to it with attention and reverence, strive to profit by it, and do not let it fall to the ground, but receive it within your heart as a precious balm.” — St. Francis de Sales
The priest should always give a meaningful and heart felt homily, but the congregation also needs to listen to the Holy Spirit, who is in their hearts and will interpret the sacred text for their personal needs as it is being read. There are so many golden nuggets waiting for you at each Mass, but you need to cultivate this “special devotion to God’s Word” to discover them.
