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January 18, 2023

Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter, Motu proprio Aperuit illis, published 30 September 2019, established the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God.

“How do we receive the Word of God?

The response is clear: As one receives Jesus Christ. The Church tells us that Jesus is present in the Scripture, in His Word.”
Pope Francis

On Word of God Sunday we are invited to never take God’s Word for granted, but instead to let ourselves be nourished by it, in order to acknowledge and live fully our relationship with Him and with our brothers and sisters.

Salvation, faith, unity and mercy all depend on knowing Christ and Sacred Scripture. On Word of God Sunday let us re-commit and deepen our engagement with Sacred Scripture.

How might we better hear the Word of God?

Below are some suggestions for this Sunday with reference to Motu Proprio: Aperuit Illis

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... we are invited to never take God’s Word for granted, but instead to let ourselves be nourished by it, in order to acknowledge and live fully our relationship with Him and with our brothers and sisters.

How might we better hear the Word of God?

1. Focus attention in the liturgy

“It is important that in the Eucharistic celebration the sacred text be enthroned, in order to focus the attention of the assembly on the normative value of God’s word.”

2. Pray for Proclaimers of the Word

Take the opportunity on Word of God Sunday to pray for those who are entrusted with reading the Scriptures at Mass.

3. Commit time to reflect on the Word

Read the scriptures of the following Sunday as a companion for daily reflection and ministry. Share with others your own reflections for the following Sunday’s readings.

Listen to the Homily Studio for 30 minute conversations about the following Sunday readings.

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