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A young woman studies the Bible at St. Mary of Celle Parish in Berwyn, Ill., in this March 18, 2009, file photo. To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God. (CNS/Catolico/Karen Callaway)