Sunday Readings
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1 Samuel 3: 3-10. 19
Samuel hears the voice of God, calling to him in the night. At first he does not recognise it, but Eli helps him to understand.
1 Corinthians 6: 13-15. 17-20
Paul exhorts Christians in Corinth to live our their calling faithfully and to remember that they belong to God, body and spirit.
John 1: 35-42
The disciples are called to follow Jesus.
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Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7
God announces the coming of the Messiah and his work of reconciliation and redemption.
Acts 10: 34-38
Peter recalls that Jesus’ Baptism was the beginning of his ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1: 7-11
Jesus shows his humility by being baptised, and his unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit is revealed.
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2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-12, 14. 16.
God promises to give David not a physical house but a great name and a dynasty.
Romans 16: 25-27.
St Paul tells us that Jesus Christ is the revelation of a mystery that has been kept secret for endless ages.
Luke 1: 26-38.
Mary is asked to trust the God who makes great promises and who now wants to fulfil them through her.
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Isaiah 60: 1-6
A vision of light which Jesus will bring to a dark world.
Ephesians 3: 2-3. 5-6
Paul shows how the pagan nations are called to salvation.
Matthew 2: 1-12
Three honest searchers for the truth find it in the person of Jesus.
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Isaiah 61: 1-2. 10-11
The prophet joyfully proclaims the Lord’s Jubilee, when good news and liberty are brought to those who are poor and those held captive.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24
St Paul urges his readers to always be happy, to hold on to what is good and avoid evil, and to pray at all times. He hopes for their safety until the coming of the Lord.
John 1: 6-8. 19-28
John the Baptist is a witness to the coming of the Lord, the light of the world. He prepares the way, and acknowledges the true status of the one who is to come.