At the historic Synod on the Word of God two years ago, church leaders forcefully affirmed the central importance of Scripture study for every Christian.
This past week, our Holy Father, Benedict XVI issued the post-synodal apostolic exhortation VERBUM DOMINI ("Word of the Lord"), an exhortation to place Scripture at the heart of our faith. He tells us, "Throughout its history, the People of God has always found strength in the word of God, and today too the ecclesial community grows by hearing, celebrating and studying that word."
Click here to read more about what His Holiness says to "the bishops, clergy, consecrated persons and the lay faithful on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church."
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