Pope Francis wrote an apostolic letter back in September, declaring that the 3rd Sunday of ordinary time would be Sunday of the Word of God. In 2020, this date falls on January 26. We are celebrating that day with a men’s retreat on Saturday, January 25. I love this quote for Pope Francis from his apostolic letter “APERUIT ILLIS” which state that the Bible is not just Scripture for a select group, but it is Scripture for all of us:
“The Bible cannot be just the heritage of some, much less a collection of books for the benefit of a privileged few. It belongs above all to those called to hear its message and to recognize themselves in its words. At times, there can be a tendency to monopolize the sacred text by restricting it to certain circles or to select groups. It cannot be that way. The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people, who, in listening to it, move from dispersion and division towards unity. The word of God unites believers and makes them one people.”
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