"And let them remember that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred Scripture, so that God and man may talk together; for 'we speak to Him when we pray; we hear Him when we read the divine saying.'" St Ambrose

Before we begin reading God' Word, we should pray to the Holy Spirit, asking for the gift of understanding. As we read and reflect on God's Word, we should pray to know the deeper meaning of God's message. For everytime we delve into the scriptures, there can be a new understanding. The Word of God is like a prism upon which the light of the Spirit shines. Then when we finish our reflection, we should praise and thank God for his Word and its understanding.