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Don’t Keep the Sword of God’s Word Sheathed

Tradition and Sanity

While I have seldom met a traditional Catholic who does not revere the Bible as divinely revealed and free from error, who does not see it as useful in apologetic disputes, and who would not acknowledge that the solemn liturgical proclamation of the Bible is a way in which God makes Himself present to us (anticipating His superabundant presence in the Holy Eucharist), I am often surprised and dismayed by the lack of appreciation among the same Catholics of the power of the word of God as a source of prayer and as a weapon in spiritual combat. I am talking specifically about reading Scripture as part of one’s daily prayer routine, and even more, about committing to memory verses to be chewed on throughout the day, deployed against temptation or depression, or hurled against the devil himself. This is one of the main reasons God gave us His own words: that we might bury them in our heart and give them vigorous exercise in the hardships that befall us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.traditionsanity.com/subscribe