Pope Francis establishes "Sunday of the Word of God"

In his Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis issued September 30, 2019, Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. We encourage you to take advantage of the following resources:

• Inside this bulletin are helpful tips for fruitful Scripture reading and a list of approved translations of the Bible.
• Located at each church entrance are bookmarks for you to take home that explain Lectio Divina, a method for praying with the Scriptures.
• Read the full text of the Holy Father's Apostolic Letter Aperuit illis at www.vatican.va.

Other Bibles & Resources:

• The Great Adventure Bible (Ascension Press) - Includes  color-coded timeline and tools, maps, charts, and articles, all to help you understand how everything ties together.
• Bible in a Year (Augustine Institute) - Has a simple format to keep you engaged and includes insightful daily reflections written by leading theologians.
• The New Catholic Answer Bible (Fireside Catholic Publishing) - A wonderful resource for anyone who has recently joined the Church or is in RCIA classes. This Bible is perfect for those who want to learn more about the Catholic faith, increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it, and better respond when others ask them about the Catholic Church and its teachings.

Here are some other resources available in print, online, or as an app:

• The Magnificat 
• The Word Among Us 
• Truth & Life Audio Bible/Study Bible/Online Bible