The 7th Sunday of the Year refers to the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a period in the liturgical calendar that focuses on the teachings, life, and ministry of Jesus. Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" not because it is unimportant, but because the Sundays are numbered sequentially (from the Latin "ordinalis," meaning "numbered").

The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time typically features Scripture readings that explore themes such as mercy, love, forgiveness, or living as disciples of Christ. The specific readings for this Sunday depend on the liturgical year (A, B, or C) and are part of a three-year cycle designed to cover a broad range of biblical teachings.