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Dear Family,
This past weekend I had the opportunity to assist the Bishop at the Institution of Lectors for those men who are preparing to be ordained permanent deacons for our diocese. All candidates for Holy Orders, whether as priests or deacons, receive two very special ministries, Lector and Acolyte. These differ from the same roles filled by members of a parish in the celebration of Holy Mass not only in their duties but their responsibilities to the Church. 
This day marked a milestone for these men and was a milestone for me when I received that ministry almost ten years (I shudder to think how quickly time has gone!) I was a young man then, with all my hair-and it was all black! One of the important spiritual aspects of this moment  is that by this rite, our mother the Church, puts before us the importance of the word of God, not only in the liturgy but also in our own spiritual lives. 
Many times, scenes of the Annunciation show our Lady in meditation. I can’t remember who said it, but I have never forgotten that “Mary conceived the Word in her heart before she conceived Him in her womb.”  The word of God must be for us more than what we hear on Sundays or the other days we are in Mass or that book on our coffee table that collects dust. 
Whether we read a daily devotional on the readings, we take part in a bible study, or we pray with the Sacred Scriptures, the word of God must be an integral part of our lives. Lectio Divina is a very ancient and beautiful way to pray the with the word of God. The Divine Office, the official prayer of the Church, is comprised mainly of psalms and then incorporates other aspects of Scripture as well. Reading and reflecting on the Mass readings is a beautiful way to prepare for Sunday Mass. 
I often recommend to people that they start praying with the Scriptures by using the Mass readings, Sunday and daily readings. It helps connect what happens in Mass to how they are praying on their own. There are many good books of Scriptures. Pope Benedict’s series Jesus of Nazareth is a very good series on the life of Jesus from the Scriptures.  We must pray and study the word of God. 
My favorites place to do Lectio Divina is in front of the tabernacle. Where better to contemplate the word of God than before the Word of God hidden in the Blessed Sacrament?! That might be a way for you to spend a visit with the Lord during the week. Perhaps you have a prayer corner in your home or a special spot outside for your prayer time. However you pray, where you pray bring the word of God with you and like our Lady conceive the word of God in your heart so that you may bear Him in the world. 

With all my love,
Your Father in Christ,
Fr. Estrella

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