Sunday Readings
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Deuteronomy 30: 10-14
Moses encourages the people to observe the commandments and laws of God by assuring them that the Word of God is within them.
Colossians 1: 15-20
Paul uses a liturgical hymn to proclaim that in Christ everything is created and continues to be sustained.
Luke 10: 25-37
Unselfish and unlimited love shown to one in need is the mark of true discipleship and the key to eternal life.
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Wisdom 18: 6-9
The night of the first Passover is remembered. It has been foretold to the patriarchs, who believed that the Lord would be faithful to his promises.
Hebrews 11: 1-2. 8-19
The faith of the patriarchs is again recalled, when what seemed impossible to achieve – such as inheriting a distant, unknown Promised Land, and conceiving beyond childbearing age – were brought about by God.
Luke 12: 32-48
Jesus encourages his followers, exhorting them to be attentive to his return, and not to put their confidence in material possessions.
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Genesis 18: 20-32
The Lord permits Abraham to stand before him and petition for mercy for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Colossians 2: 12-14
God loves us, forgives us, and fulfils our lives.
Luke 11: 1-13
Jesus urges his followers to connect with God through prayer, receiving many blessings in return.
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Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
The writer declares that all is vanity. People may strive all their life but have to give someone else everything they have worked for when they die.
Colossians 3: 1-5. 9-11
Paul encourages his readers to think of heavenly things, not the things of this world. In Christ there is no distinction between people of different races, religions or social status.
Luke 12: 13-21
In answer to a plea to sort out an inheritance, Jesus tells the parable of the rich man who fills his barns with goods and tells his soul that his life will be easy. God calls his soul that night and all the man’s hoard is useless.
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Genesis 18: 1-10
Abraham welcomes three visitors to his tent and receives the blessing of the Lord.
Colossians 1: 24-28
Paul explains God’s purpose to gather the whole world in Christ Jesus.
Luke 10: 38-42
Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary.