Robert Barron - The Mass, God Speaks our Story
The first great moment of encounter is the Liturgy of the Word. God speaks of course through all things and in all places, but He communicates with particular clarity through Israel, and salvation history.
The Mass presents this Word to us, and then invites us to respond through psalms, prayers and songs.
The Liturgy of the word comes to a high point in the proclamation of the Gospel. When the voice of Christ, the Word himself rings out.
The Gospel is read by an ordained, Deacon, Priest or Bishop to remind us, that it contains in a preeminent way, the apostolic faith.