Sunday Readings
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Malachi 3: 19-20
Like the power of the sun, God’s justice shines on the virtuous and burns up the wicked.
2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12
By word and example Paul shows us how to conduct our lives.
Luke 21: 5-19
Jesus promises the Spirit to inspire us in times of hardship and trouble.
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2 Maccabees 7: 1-2. 9-14
Those who faced martyrdom for their faith remained confident that they would be resurrected to eternal life.
2 Thessalonians 2: 16-3.5
Paul relies on the long-term comfort and hope given us by Christ to see him and his readers through their present trials.
Luke 20: 27-38
Jesus deals with the scepticism of the Sadducees and reassures his hearers that life in heaven is certain but different from what they might expect.
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Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14. 16-19
The humble person’s prayer pierces the clouds.
2 Timothy 4: 6-8. 16-18
Paul comments on his imminent death, trusting that the Lord will ‘bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom’.
Luke 18: 9-14
Two believers – a Pharisee and a tax collector – worship at the Temple. At the end of the worship one of them goes home at peace with God, but the other does not.
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Wisdom 11: 22-12.2
The writer reminds us of God’s mercy and love, and recognises God’s creative power.
2 Thessalonians 1: 11-2.2
Paul reminds the Thessalonians of the importance of responding to their calling day by day, avoiding distraction.
Luke 19: 1-10
Jesus calls Zacchaeus the tax collector down from the tree. Zacchaeus responds to his call by repentance and a change of life because of his faith.
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Exodus 17:8-13
As long as Moses kept his arms raised Israel had the advantage.
2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
The man who is dedicated to God through reading scripture is ready for any good work.
Luke 18:1-8
God will see justice done to His chosen who cry to Him.