Typological readings of the corresponding verses of Scripture of The Old Testament fulfilled in The New are characteristic for readings during any Holy Mass ( check the Missal Book at your Church ) - the comparison was always there, and the reason we are becoming of it more aware recently is because,as Our Lord said: " Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God ".If we only participate consciously ,coming on time and actually listening to the Readings without any distraction - it would help,if the very function of reading the Holy Scripture would be done by deacons or priest himself - the basic function of the shepherd is to "Feed His lambs";the Word of God will engrave Itself so deeply in our hearts,that it will come very naturally for us to ponder on It and apply It's wisdom to any situation in our daily struggles.