The Bible is a Place Where We Meet God

Can Scripture really set our hearts on fire with the love of God? Katie Cavadini talks with Sarah Christmyer about how she loves helping college freshmen at the University of Notre Dame discover that the Bible speaks to them. Katie explains how listening often starts at Mass, and she says that knowing the story is key to being set on fire.

Catherine (Katie) Cavadiniis an associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame and director of its master of arts program in theology. She teaches courses on the saints, scriptural interpretation, and Church history. She provided theological review to the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible and contributed a number of articles, including “Illuminating Fire: How Scripture Enlightens, Attracts, and Transforms.”Katie is also cohost of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible Companion videos. Watch them here.

Take Katie’s Favorite Scripture to Your Next Holy Hour

Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, open my heart and mind to hear your word today. 

Read the Word: Genesis 1: 1–4

(Read it in your own Bible so you can make notes.)

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit[or wind] of God was moving over the face of the waters.

“And God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness.”

Ponder the Word: Read the passage several times, lingering where it touches your heart. What catches your attention? What do you hear the Lord saying to you? 

Pray with the Word: Bring to the Lord what you have heard and talk to him about it. Ask for his grace. Thank him for his loving care.

Live the Word: How does what you read touch your life? What can you do this week to put it into practice?