The Sunday of the Word of God was instituted by Pope Francis in 2019 and is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. “a Sunday given over entirely to the word of God, so as to appreciate the inexhaustible riches contained in that constant dialogue between the Lord and his people. Devoting a specific Sunday of the liturgical year to the word of God can enable the Church to experience anew how the risen Lord opens up for us the treasury of his word and enables us to proclaim its unfathomable riches before the world.” (Aperuit Illis 2)
“Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45).
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Read the Apostolic Letter Aperuit Illis - Instituting the Sunday of the Word of God
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Read the daily Mass readings on the US Bishops’ website.
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