It was an analogy between one kind of intimate communication and another. I was suggesting that just as a 'routine' kiss given without much emotion can be a real pledge of loving commitment so also praying "pre-printed words"(as opposed to POST-printed words?), especially words from the Bible, can be a prayer of commitment and love.
Besides, when one dedicates time to God, what comes from God to the one praying is more the point than what goes up to God from him, IMHO.
What does that leave - there is no verbal communication in a catholic household?
I don't understand what you are asking here. I have said specifically that if the morning goodbye kiss is the only sign of love between spouses something is wrong. And I have said that there is more to the prayer life of a devout Catholic than his "office".
It's more interesting why they speak of Scripture since it's not their Final Authority. One can't serve two masters.
This seems to be a new topic. It is said we do not read the Bible. But many of us pray with reading the Bible, especially the Psalms. And it is said we don't pray properly. Maybe that is as untrue as saying we don't read the Bible.
As for final authority, Jesus is mine, and I renew my pledge to Him several times a day, among which are those times when I pray my office.