On 28 Jan 2024, the Daughters of St. Paul of the Karachi Archdiocese joyfully celebrated the Sunday Dedicated to the Word of God. A catechist gave a stirring introduction to the Liturgy, inviting the faithful to gather at the entrance of the church and then re-enter it in procession with the Holy Bible borne aloft for all to see. The Bible was then solemnly enthroned in front of the high altar, adorned with flowers. After Communion, the pastor invited Sr Ghazia Akbar, FSP, to share her reflections with the assembly, which she did, urging them to draw courage from the inspiring words of St. Paul and reassuring them that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Sr. Ghazia pointed out that the Daughters of St. Paul were the first to print the Bible in Urdu and the faithful expressed their appreciation and gratitude with warm applause.
The sisters set up a beautiful Bible display in this and two other local churches to underscore the significance of this particular Sunday in the Church calendar, established by Pope Francis as a time to celebrate, study and spread the Word of God.
