Sunday Readings
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Isaiah 50: 5-9
This is the third of Isaiah’s ‘Servant Songs’. Through prayer, the servant of the Lord – a prophetic reference either to Christ or to Israel as a nation – will receive God’s word which will enable him, as in a courtroom to confront his enemies.
James 2: 14-18
James’ message is that love of our neighbour shown in practical action is the natural consequence of a living faith.
Mark 8: 27-35
Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus as the Messiah heralds the first prediction of the suffering and death of Jesus. But this was not the kind of Messiah Peter had expected and from now on a decisive change occurs in the Gospel.
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Isaiah 35: 4-7
A song of rejoicing in the God who comes to save us from all adversity.
James 2: 1-5
True faith leaves no room for favouritism as between rich and poor.
Mark 7: 31-37
Having made ‘the deaf hear and dumb speak’ Jesus is hailed as doing ‘all things well’.
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Joshua 24: 1-2, 15-18
Remembering how they were liberated from slavery, and guided through the wilderness, the tribes of Israel resolve to serve their mighty God.
Ephesians 5: 21-32
The mystery of the marriage covenant between man and woman reflects the mystery of Christ’s self-sacrificing love for his Church.
John 6: 60-69
Jesus’ claim to be the bread of life challenges many to the point of desertion, except Peter, who realises that there is no one else to turn to.
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Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8
God gives commandments as guidelines to help the people live well. The commandments are a sign of God’s love.
James 1: 17-18, 21-22. 27
James reminds us that living virtuously is not a private affair and includes caring for those who are vulnerable.
Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Jesus teaches his hearers that there is a natural law implanted in all of us by God – this law is more important than any human legislation.
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Proverbs 9: 1-6
Wisdom prepares a banquet and invites all to walk in the way of understanding and live.
Ephesians 5: 15-20
St Paul urges Christians to be thoughtful in doing God’s will, to be filled with the Spirit and become people of praise.
John 6: 51-58
Jesus stuns his listeners by saying that he is the bread come down from heaven and that those who receive his body and blood will live for ever.