Sunday Readings
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Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Using imagery, the story is told of man and woman’s creation, of temptation and the origins of sin.
Romans 5: 12-19
Paul compares the disobedience of Adam, whose sin brought death, with the obedience of Christ, whose death restored eternal life.
Matthew 4: 1-11
Jesus defeats three temptations as he prepares for his mission as Messiah.
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Isaiah 49: 14-15
There are times in our lives when we can feel lost, abandoned, unloved. Into this place of great sadness the Lord promises his people that he loves us with a deep, unfailing maternal love.
1 Corinthians 4: 1-5
Paul reminds the Corinthians not to use their time and energy fretting about who is worthy or not. Rather, trusting all things to our heavenly Father, we are called simply to be faithful stewards of the mysteries Christ gives us.
Matthew 6: 24-34
Recognizing the worries of everyday life, Jesus calls all who hear him to reshape their lives in service of a new master. As servants of the Father we can live in freedom of heart, trusting all things to God.
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Isaiah 58: 7-10
God speaks to our heart, urging us to live lives of solidarity and mercy.
1 Corinthians 2: 1-5
How Paul explained the Gospel: very simply, and relying on the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 5: 13-16
Jesus encourages us to let our light shine in the sight of the world.
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Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18
Being holy means not hating our brothers and sisters and not taking vengeance.
1 Corinthians 3: 16-23
Paul tells us that we bear the presence of God within us for we are God’s temple.
Matthew 5: 38-48
Jesus commands us not to reciprocate violence and teaches us to love our enemies.
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Malachi 3: 1-4
The fifth-century BC prophet Malachi foresees a time when the Lord will ‘enter his Temple’.
Hebrews 2: 14-18
The genuine humanity of Jesus is underlined: he became completely like his brothers and sisters, complying with the rituals of his people.
Luke 2: 22-40
The story of how Mary and Joseph fulfilled the Law, but also how Jesus made his first appearance in the Temple and was recognised as saviour of all, Jew and Gentile alike.