I am using local string resources for localization and referencing them
either programmatically through the Resources object or declaratively using
the 'meta:resourceKey...'.

I have a good deal of content that will be localized as well and am
considering using the embedded 'Files' resource type. However, I can't seem
to find a way to either programmatically or declaratively reference this
type of resource, short of physically opening the file with a text reader
and reading the contents.

Is there a better way than merely opening and reading the file(s)?

Thanks!