Sunday Readings
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1 Kings 19: 9. 11-13
Elijah learns that God can talk to us in the quietness of our heart, as well as in the glory of nature.
Romans 9: 1-5
St Paul recalls the glories of God’s covenant with the Israelites, and prays that they may recognise Jesus as the Messiah
Matthew 14: 22-33
The divinity of Jesus is shown by his walking on the sea; and through his humanity he reaches out to Peter, takes him by the hand and saves him.
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Isaiah 55: 1-3
The prophet calls us to fullness of life. Listen and your soul will live.
Romans 8: 35. 37-39
Paul proclaims the utter certainty of Christ’s triumph over death.
Matthew 14: 13-21
Jesus escapes the threats of Herod, and meets the needs of the crowds.
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Wisdom 12: 13. 19
The Lord is strong, yet mild in judgement.
Romans 8: 26-27
The Spirit expresses our pleas to God when we cannot find the words we need.
Matthew 13: 24-43
The Lord allows good and evil to flourish together until the time of the harvest.
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1 Kings 3:5. 7-12
When King Solomon is offered any gift from God, he chooses not riches, nor power, but the wisdom of a discerning heart.
Romans 8: 28-30
St Paul assures us that despite our sufferings the Lord will bring about his purpose, which is to share his glory now and more fully at the end of time.
Matthew 13: 44-52
Jesus compares the kingdom of God to the finding of a treasure and a rare pearl. Bother demand a committed response.
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Isaiah 55: 10-11
Isaiah compares the meaning and sequence of natural events with the power of God’s creative word, which never fails to achieve its purpose.
Romans 8: 18-23
Redeemed humanity and all of creation share in the hope of eternal glory.
Matthew 13: 1-23
Seeds are scattered on the earth and fall on hard, poor and rich soil. This process is compared with the proclamation of the reign of God.