The theme for the 2023 Sunday of the Word of God celebration is: “We proclaim what we have seen,” a quotation from 1 John 1:3.
Pope to confer ministries of lector, catechist at Mass Jan. 22
Pope confers ministries of lector, catechist on lay women and men
Highlighting the importance of the Bible in the life of faith and the role of lay women and men in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis formally installed eight men and women in the ministry of lector and eight others in the ministry of catechist.
Pope to hand out Bibles at Sunday of the Word of God celebration
On Jan. 24, the pope will celebrate Mass marking Sunday of the Word of God and will present Bibles to a variety of Catholics.
Sacred Scripture needs to be respected, valued, Vatican says
The Vatican has issued recommendations for the Jan. 24 celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God, including do’s and don’ts about using sacred Scripture.
Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican
An icon of the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus was chosen as the official logo for the worldwide celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God.
Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God
To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God.