Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14. 16-19

God has no favourites. 

2 Timothy 4: 6-8. 16-18

The Lord will protect and defend me in my struggles to do the right thing. 

Luke 18: 9-14

The Pharisee’s pride was his undoing, whereas the humility of the tax collector brought him closer to God. 

Exodus 17: 8-13

As long as Moses kept his arms raised, then Israel knew that God would finally grant them victory. 

2 Timothy 3: 14-4.2

Paul explains how all scripture is inspired and can nourish us for holiness. 

Luke 18: 1-8

Jesus encourages us to show the same perseverance in our prayer that the widow showed in her pursuit of justice. 

Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4

The prophet complains about the wickedness around him.  The Lord responds by introducing a vision to be recorded and encourages the good to be faithful.  

1 Timothy 1: 6-8. 13-14

St Paul reminds Timothy that he received the Spirit of God, which will empower him and enable him to safeguard the teaching he has received. 

Luke 17: 5-10

Jesus informs the apostles of the power of even a little faith and encourages them to regard their ministry as a sacred duty. 

2 Kings 5: 14-17

Naaman the foreigner is healed by the God of Israel. 

2 Timothy 2: 8-13

From his prison cell, Paul reaffirms the Good News that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. 

Luke 17: 11-19

Ten lepers are healed. One is saved. 

Amos 6: 1. 4-7

The prophet warns of the dangers faced by those who are greedy and complacent, heedful of no one’s needs but their own. 

1 Timothy 6: 11-16

St Paul encourages Timothy, his co-worker, to be true to his calling. 

Luke 16: 19-31

In the parable about the rich man and the poor man, Jesus emphasises the necessity of showing mercy to our neighbour.