“May the Sunday of the Word of God help his people to grow in religious and intimate familiarity with the sacred Scriptures.” – Aperuit Illis

Pope Francis establishes in this motu proprio, the Sunday of the Word of God, a day of reflection on the Word for all Christians.

This response to many requests from the people of God, that the entire Church should celebrate in unity of purpose a Sunday of the Word of God, contains points of reflection and practical suggestions for The Sunday of the Word.