Word of God Sunday – January 25, 2026
The Sunday of the Word of God is a profoundly pastoral initiative to make it clear how important it is in the daily life of the Church and our communities to refer to the Word of God, a Word that is not confined to a book, but which remains ever alive and becomes a concrete and tangible sign. We are encouraged to spend this day learning how #TheBibleSpeaks and how #WeListen.
The biblical expression chosen for the celebration of the seventh edition of the Sunday of the Word of God is taken from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (3:16).
Praying the Bible
Begin with a prayer to the Holy Spirit.
Read through the passage once at a normal pace.
Digest the words. Get a sense of the phrases.
Allow the Word to seep more deeply into your consciousness.
Read the passage through, section by section.
How does this Word speak to me at this time, in this context?
What emotions are evoked by the Word?
How does this Word speak to me of God and how does it impact my life?
Conclude with a brief prayer of thanksgiving to the Holy Spirit.
Prayer for Word of God Sunday
A Look Through Matthew
As we learn how #TheBibleSpeaks and #WeListen, you can continue praying with the Bible through these videos on the Gospel of Matthew presented by Fr. Timothy Scott, C.S.B.