Fr. Dom's Homs: Devouring the Word: The Power of Scripture in a Man’s Life from the 3rd Sunday in OT

Many Catholics don’t realize that the Bible as we know it today was compiled by the Catholic Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For the first 400 years of Christianity, believers didn’t have personal copies of Scripture. Instead, they learned the faith through oral tradition and the teaching authority of the Church. This is why sola scriptura—the idea that Scripture alone is all we need—is false. We need Sacred Tradition and the Church’s authority to rightly interpret the Word of God. Without these, confusion and division take hold.

Fr. Dom also emphasized that reading Scripture should not be passive—it should stir our souls. When the Jewish people in Nehemiah’s time heard the Word of God proclaimed, they stood in reverence, recognizing its holiness. That’s why we stand when the Gospel is read at Mass! Scripture is meant to pierce our hearts and set them on fire. If we aren’t being changed by what we read, we need to ask ourselves: Are we truly engaging with it?

3 Takeaways for Men to Put into Action Today:

1. Make Scripture a Daily Habit – Even if you start with just five minutes a day, open your Bible and read. Use the 14-book guide from St. Augustine to help you see the bigger picture of salvation history.
2. Learn the Church’s Role in Preserving the Bible – Knowing that the Church safeguarded and compiled Scripture strengthens your ability to defend the faith and grow in confidence as a Catholic man.
3. Live the Word, Don’t Just Read It – Choose one verse that speaks to you and put it into practice today. If Scripture isn’t transforming your life, it’s time to start taking it seriously.

3 Memorable Quotes from Fr. Dom’s Homily:

1. "When I found your words, I devoured them. Your words were my joy, the happiness of my heart, because I bear your name, Lord God of hosts." – Jeremiah 15:16
2. "Sacred Scripture is not just some book written by human beings… it cuts through flesh, bone, and marrow into the soul. It convicts us. It transforms us."
3. "You cannot remove the Church from the Bible. It was the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, that safeguarded and compiled the very Scriptures we hold today."

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