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The discusses the significant role played with the development of the document "instrumentum laboris (IL)," by the Second Vatican Council in spreading the Word of God through the "Constitution on Divine Revelation." The author provides a comparison on the similarities and differences between IL and the Constitution. It reveals that IL has been essential in promoting the Constitution which focuses on the importance of understanding God's Word in relation to the Sacred Scripture.

The article discusses the accomplishments of the Synod of Bishops, a council established by the Second Vatican Council in preaching the Word of God during the 20th century. These include implementing liturgical reforms with the development of Lectionary, enhanced translation of Psalms and readings which help improve the spiritual life of the faithful, and the translation of biblical texts by scholars which help enhance literacy of the Bible.

The article reports on the significance of understanding the role played by the Word of God in the preaching of the Catholic Church which will be discussed at the 12th Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. It reveals that the Sacred Scripture has been the source for teaching, praying and preaching among Catholics which convey the faith of the church. The author anticipates that the event will help in enhancing the biblical literacy on the Word of God by the faithful.

We who live today in a notably hierarchical church do not always find it easy to appreciate the important role of lay people in the early church, especially of women, even though we have heard about it repeatedly in the readings at Mass on Sundays. When I notice people wavering about the importance of the laity in the church, I encourage them to read about Priscilla and Aquila. In the letter to the Romans Paul states that all the Gentile communities are indebted to this married couple (Romans 16:4). It is hard to find higher praise than that. These two great Christians appear on four occasions in the New Testament: in the Letter to the Romans (16:3), the First Letter to the Corinthians (16:19), in the 18th chapter of Acts (vss. 2, 18 and 26) and at the end of the Second Letter to Timothy (4:19). Today, inspired by documents like Evangelii Nuntiandi and Christifideles Laici (1988), lay men and women exercise a very wide variety of ministries, serving as heads of local church communities, both small and large, as catechists, teachers, directors of prayer, leaders of services of the Word of God, ministers to the sick in their homes and in hospitals, and as servants of the poor. The Catholic layperson of the 21st century should be capable of cooperating with other members of the church, standing at their side, promoting their gifts, generating group energy, encouraging young people to join forces in the service of the most abandoned.

The article presents insights about the proclamation of God's word. Topics include the reconstruction of the religious life of the people of Israel, task of Ezra as priest and scribe to establish the people by interpreting God's word, and the interpretation of Scripture by Jesus Christ in Nazareth, Israel.

The author shares two Bible readings coming from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible that focuses on the individual's openness to become followers of Jesus Christ. In her first reading, she relates the life of her friend who has a hearing problem to the lives of every individual who does not have the ability to hear and proclaim the Word of God. She mentions that blessed are those who have disabilities because they are near to God. In her second reading, she shows the love of God to human beings.

The author discusses the significance of reading the Word of God by Catholics which plays an essential role in enhancing their understanding of God's sufferings as written in the Sacred Scriptures. He stresses that lectio divina or holy reading promotes spiritual growth and transformation among Catholics. In addition, the author states that praying also enhances the laity's relationship with God.

The author offers advice for Catholic priests on how not to preach. Topics include the importance of keeping the sermon strictly autobiographical, the need to rely on the Holy Spirit alone, and the value of preferring the sentimental to the doctrinal. Also mentioned is the need for preachers to fall in love with God's word in Scripture.

The author conveys his concerns about teaching religion and theology with authority and the need for those engaged in such vocation to always remain students in a particular area of expertise. Topics mentioned include the willingness of Jesus' disciples to face the Word of God as life-altering and life-giving, the final act of Jesus in the Capernaum synagogue, and the importance of having teachers in all areas of knowledge such as theology and biblical studies.

Focuses on a Christiane gospel that discusses the meaning of faith. How the future outlook of a person contributes to success; Important elements of Christian faith; How the gospel can help reawaken the forward dimension of faith; Other readings that deals with the faith of a person.

Reflects on Bible passages about the Scripture from Nehemiah 8:2-4a, Corinthians 12:12-30 and Luke 1:1-4 and 4:14-21. Reasons why many religions have their own Scripture or ancient writings about their gods; Significance of gathering together and listening to the word of God.

The article discusses how people deny the status of moral personhood to whole people classes of human being. It criticizes people for describing others in ways that reduce them to far less than the full human persons. It also mentions categories and labels as a kind of linguistic shorthand and mentions the human person as always prose or a living word of God's word.

The article discusses the Gospel on August 25, 2013, which focused on Jesus' teachings about salvation. It explains that Jesus has rejected the assumption that proximity and nearness to Him are substitutes for a desperate hunger for the word of God. The author emphasizes that God desires for everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

The article presents a reflection regarding Jesus Christ's transfiguration. It reflects that Matthew's version of the transfigurration emphasizes Jesus' righteousness. The transfiguration of Jesus is similar to the mountaintop experience of Moses and Elijah, which allow Him to see God's vision toward faithfulness. The transfiguration experience of Jesus resonates with that of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., who reminded his followers to continue the struggle for justice through faith and love.

The article presents a Bible passage taken from Luke 4:1-13, concerning Jesus during a time of struggle. It highlights Jesus trusting on the Word of God to strengthen and guide him. It mentions the engagement of Jesus in a Bible struggle with the devil, a reminder that anyone can cite Scripture to their own intentions. It states that Lent offer a chance for people to embrace anew such battles as Jesus faced.

The article offers the elaboration of the word of God about the new heavens and new earth on the second Sunday of Advent. It states that the time of crisis is a time of opportunity for change, newness and fresh beginnings. According to the article, the opening of the verse, which is the beginning of the good news, reprises the first line of Genesis. Furthermore, the second reading speaks of the newness for which people long in terms of new heavens and new earth.

The author reflects on the efficacy of the Gospel or the Word of God, which is one of the most vivid images in the Scriptures. He mentions the themes concluded by the Synod of Bishops, focusing on the divine word as the source of being, of history, and of creation. It is cited that the synod urges the church to preach the scripture to introduce Christ to people.

The author reflects on the strategy that must be carried out at the Synod of Bishops which aims to enhance efficiency in proclaiming second Sunday reading during liturgical celebrations. The author asserts that knowledge of the homilist on the bible passage being read is essential in increasing biblical literacy among the laity. Also, the author contends that using biblical texts and letters in delivering homilies should be considered.

The author reflects on the considerations that need to be addressed at the Synod of Bishops in enhancing the proclamation of the Word of God during liturgical celebrations. The author anticipates that the event will help in the development of strategies to increase biblical literacy among the faithful, thereby, improving the mission of the Catholic Church. The author contends that understanding the Word of God is essential in improving the spiritual lives of the laity.

The author reflects on the reports received from Episcopal conferences and the Eastern churches. The author states that the report reveals a community that appreciates the rich resources of the Vatican II and sheds light on a church laboring to overcome the shortcomings in the implementation of the council's reform. According to the author, the paper points to the Word of God active in today's world and is open to the faith of others as well as to the dialogue of faith with culture.

The article focuses on the bible verses that form the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. The sermon concludes with warnings to enter through the narrow gate, to avoid false prophets and to build a life on the firm foundation of the teachings of Jesus. It is indicated that the wise teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount is part of the larger narrative of the one whom believers revere as the Son of God and the Word of God.

The article analyzes the author's reflection on the seventh Sunday of Easter's scripture readings. He focuses from the Gospel of Saint John chapter 17, which mentioned on the personal and communal relationship with the risen Jesus' command to love God and one another. In addition, he recounted the death of Saint Stephen as martyr and as an example of faith and a Christian witness to the word of God.

The article discusses an excerpt from the good shepherd discourse in gospel John 10 of the Bible. The Lord in the form of Good Shepherd calls his people individually and communally and asks them to follow him to his eternal Father. The article also relates the importance of the Gospel in an individual's life.

Stresses the discordance of the views of Friedrich Nietzche and Sigmund Freud from the word and teachings of God. Prophets of deconstruction; Nietzche's infuriation against stuffs related to Christ; Freud's book `Civilization and Its Discontents,' that asserts the ungentleness of humans; Reconstitution of human flesh.

Focuses on a Christian gospel about Jesus Christ as perfecter of faith. Implication of the division promise of Jesus; How Jesus was described as a Christian model; How faith contributes to the success and failure of a person.

Features Dorothy Day, a Catholic messenger of the word of God. Description of Dorothy Day; Day's resistance from all sorts of `principalities and powers'; Account of the author's acquaintance with Day; Day's views on the philosophers Kierkegaard and Heidegger; Reason why Day shunned the suggestion of sainthood for herself.

Presents information on the reading for the seventh Sunday of Easter, May 11, 1997. How the reading was compared to the event that happened to the Heaven's Gate cult; Brief overview of the cult; Implication of the gospel; Implication of the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult.

Presents the gospel of the sixth Sunday of Easter. How God summarizes the Law of Moses in two commandments; Content of the First Letter of John; Consequences of the teaching of the gospel.

Presents information about the gospel of Ascension of the Lord on May 8, 1997. Luke's presentation of the Ascension of the Lord in two different ways.

States the gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Easter on April 27, 1997. How can a person appreciate the paradox of Jesus life; How the Jewish Christian challenge the centerpiece of Judaism.