In both the Eastern and Western Christian tradition, the priest or deacon kisses not only the Altar of God as he enters/exists the sanctuary, but kisses also the Word of God after he finishes reading the Gospel. These actions present a truth that God is present in not only in the Sacrements and the Asembly of the Faithful, but also in Sacred Scripture. May more individuals observe this fact and quicken to life in the Holy Trinity. Amen.
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