Hearers and Doers of the Word

Catechesis on the Lectionary should have one primary goal: to lead all the faithful to be both hearers and doers of the word of God. The introduction to the Lectionary points out that “what is heard in the celebration of the Liturgy may be carried out in a way of life: ‘Be doers of the word and not hearers only’ (James 1:22)” (6).

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