Sunday of the Word of God

 


“For me, the Gospel is the Body of Christ; for me, the holy Scriptures are his teaching. And when he says: whoever does not eat my flesh and drink my blood (Jn 6:53), even though these words can also be understood of the [Eucharistic] Mystery, Christ’s body and blood are really the word of Scripture, God’s teaching. When we approach the [Eucharistic] Mystery, if a crumb falls to the ground we are troubled. Yet when we are listening to the word of God, and God’s Word and Christ’s flesh and blood are being poured into our ears yet we pay no heed, what great peril should we not feel?”
                            -  Jerome, In Psalmum 147: CCL 78, 337-338.
   

• Excellent Resource from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions with Pastoral Suggestions, Sample Universal Prayer, music, Mass Readings, Articles, etc.

 

• Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter: “Instituting the Sunday of the Word of God” (Aperuit illus)

   

• Resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

• “Sunday of the Word of God - A Renewed Emphasis on Scripture,” (Article by Nick Wagner with excellent resources and practical ideas)

 

OTHER  SCRIPTURE  RESOURCES

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Daily Mass Readings (English and Spanish)
• Sign up to get the Daily Readings every morning
• Audio (Podcast) of Mass Readings
• Daily Video Reflection on the Day's Mass Readings
• New American Bible, Revised Edition Online
• Understanding the Bible
• FAQs about the Bible
• Brief Articles about the Importance of the Bible to Catholic Life

Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.

The Bible in a Year Podcast (Ascension Press)

• English with Father Mike Schmitz
• Spanish with Father Sergio Serrano, OP

DCEFF Resource Page: Bible Studies and Scripture Formation