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Published: 02 March 2012

Last Updated: 03 March 2012

Genesis 22: 1-2. 9-13. 15-18

Abraham’s love of his only son, Isaac, is tested to the utmost limit, but his faith in God does not falter and Isaac is spared from death.

Romans 8: 31-34

There is a link between this reading and the first: Abraham’s willingness to give up his only son foretold the gift of the only Son of God who was not spared from death.

Mark 9: 2-10

A glimpse into the glory of Christ as the Son of God, yet tinged with the sadness of his suffering and death as the Son of Man.

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Published: 17 February 2012

Last Updated: 19 February 2012

Isaiah 43: 18-19. 21-22. 24-25
Despite the misdeeds of his chosen people, the Lord is merciful and does not remember our sins.

2 Corinthians 1: 18-22
Jesus, our Lord, is the ‘Yes’, the guarantee of God’s love for us.

Mark 2: 1-12
Jesus shows us that God’s grace is meant for the restoration of the whole human person.

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Published: 24 February 2012

Last Updated: 24 February 2012

Genesis 9: 8-15

God makes a new covenant with Noah.  The rainbow is a sign of hope.

1 Peter 3: 18-22

Peter links the story of Noah and the flood with our baptism.

Mark 1: 12-15

Jesus begins his mission after forty days spent wrestling with the power of evil.

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Published: 10 February 2012

Last Updated: 10 February 2012

Leviticus 13: 1-2. 44-46

God  gives a code that ritually deals with disease, which in turn keeps open the eventual return of the suffering person to the community.

1 Corinthians 10: 31 – 11:1

Paul urges the Corinthians to be imitators of Christ, especially through their gracious behaviour towards others.

Mark 1: 40-45

Jesus heals a leper and restores him to the fullness of membership in Israel’s worshipping community.