Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, or Sunday of the Word of God

Sunday

This Sunday is also the Sunday of the Word of God, instituted by Pope Francis in 2019 to celebrate Sacred Scripture.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

This mystery is featured for Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, or Sunday of the Word of God.

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

Coming up

The Conversion of Saint Paul the ApostleMon, Jan 25 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordTue, Feb 2 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 10
Our Lady of LourdesThu, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleMon, Feb 22 · Feast

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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