When we pray, we talk to God; when we read the Bible, God talks to us
St. Isidore (c. 560-636), the Archbishop of Seville in Spain, once said, “Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both are good when both are possible. If we want to be always in God’s company, we must pray regularly and read regularly. When we pray, we talk to God; when we read, God talks to us. All spiritual growth comes from reading and reflection.” […]