Sunday Readings
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Isaiah 2: 1-5
In Isaiah’s vision the nations of the world have an aim and a destiny, towards peace with each other and peace with God. They will eventually beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into sickles
Romans 13: 11-14
This is a call to be ready and to live decently, for salvation is near.
Matthew 24: 37-44
Jesus warns us to stay awake and prepare because we never know when we will be called to meet him.
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2 Samuel 5: 1-3
The northern tribes, following the example of the tribes in the south, anoint David as their king.
Colossians 1: 12-20
Christ has brought us into God’s kingdom by the shedding of his blood.
Luke 23: 35-43
Jesus promises a place in the kingdom to the ‘good thief’.
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2 Maccabees 7: 1-2. 9-14
In this story of persecution, the author teaches us about the ultimate justice of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – 3.5
St Paul encourages his listeners with the sure hope of the resurrection.
Luke 20: 27-38
In conversation with Sadducees, Jesus teaches us about everlasting life.
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Malachi 3: 19-20
The prophet Malachi foretells a day when those who fear the Lord’s name will be bathed in righteousness.
2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12
St Paul speaks of some of the rules and attitudes governing Christian community life.
Luke 21: 5-19
Jesus warns of the future destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and a time of persecution, but encourages perseverance in faith.
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Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
John sees the vision of God bringing victory on a huge scale and to people from every nation, tribe and language.
1 John 3: 1-3
We live in hope of a future yet to be revealed, but already we are the children of God.
Matthew 5: 1-12
The Beatitudes provide us with a charter for Christian living. They are both a challenge and a consolation.