As a former Catholic who went Evangelical about 15 years ago, I would say an analogy might be like the difference between watching baseball on TV versus playing it. The first time you read or hear scripture that you know is meant for you is like that ball hitting YOUR glove. It’s a bit of jolt, and unexpected.
Great analogy
I’m married to a former Catholic and you hit the nail on the head. We go to an Evangelical nondenominational church and every week we leave on Sunday inspired (and convicted) by the message to apply Biblical teachings to our daily lives.
This relevancy is appealing in such a lost world.