Isaiah 60: 1-6
Israel will return from exile in Babylon and Jerusalem will be restored. God’s presence in the new Jerusalem will radiate such a light that it will attract all nations through faith.
Ephesians 3: 2-3. 5-6
Paul announces the hidden mystery revealed to him through the Spirit: Jewish and non-Jewish people are no longer divided but united in the body of Christ.
Matthew 2: 1-12
Matthew recounts the quest of the wise men to find the infant king of the Jews and pay him homage. It then compares their courage and faith as Gentiles with the fear and falsity of King Herod.
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Sunday 8th January. This Week's Readings
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