Sunday of the Word of God

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Domenica della parola EN

Consequently, I hereby declare that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God. This Sunday of the Word of God will thus be a fitting part of that time of the year when we are encouraged to strengthen our bonds with the Jewish people and to pray for Christian unity. This is more than a temporal coincidence: the celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God has ecumenical value, since the Scriptures point out, for those who listen, the path to authentic and firm unity.

Aperuit Illis, 3

Liturgical-Pastoral Resource

Liturgical-Pastoral Resource

“The various communities will fi nd their own ways to mark this Sunday with a certain solemnity”. Pope Francis’ words in the letter Aperuit illis, which establishes the Sunday of the Word of God, help us to understand the importance of this Pastoral Resource. This resource has been prepared for...

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Logo

Logo

The logo for the Sunday of the Word of God gives particular prominence to the theme of relationship: a strong bond between the wayfarers, in an intertwining of looks, gestures, steps and words. In light of the passage about the disciples of Emmaus, Jesus appears as the one who “drew near and went...

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Program and Tickets

Program and Tickets

Solemn Holy Mass Celebrated by Pope Francis 10:00 a.m. - St. Peter’s Basilica   A special edition of the Bible will be presented to the Faithful present in the Basilica   Continuous Proclamation of the Gospel According to St. Matthew Sunday, January 26, 2020 16:00 – 19:00 Basilica of St....

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