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Ezekiel 47: -2. 8-9. 12
A vision of the Temple, God’s house, where a stream of living water makes all things grow.
1 Corinthians 3: 9-11. 16-17
St Paul likens us to a building, founded on Christ, where everyone has his or her part to play.
John 2: 13-22
Jesus drives the traders from the Temple and speaks of the new “holy place”, the sanctuary of his risen body.
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Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
The vision of John: a huge crowd made up of those from every nation who join in the victory celebration for God.
1 John 3: 1-3
We are the children of God our Father. Our hope is to be like God, because we will see him as he really is.
Matthew 5: 1-12
In the Beatitudes, Jesus lays out the new law for the kingdom: a new way to be like him, a model for a renewed humanity.
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Exodus 22: 20-26
The provisions of the Law given by Moses apply not only to the Israelites, but must be extended to vulnerable people too: the widow, the orphan and the stranger are singled out for special care.
1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10
Paul tells his readers that they saw how Paul and his companions conducted themselves. Since they follow Paul’s example they too are great examples to others.
Matthew 22: 34-40
In a summing up of the meaning of the Law, Jesus also shows the true meaning and expression of discipleship.
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Isaiah 45: 1. 4-6
The all-powerful Lord uses the pagan king Cyrus as an instrument to bring about his purposes.
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5
Paul greets the Church in Thessalonika and recalls how they recognised the power of the Gospel.
Matthew 22: 15-21
Jesus tells us that we recognise God’s rule over our lives by giving back to God all that belongs to God.
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Isaiah 25: 6-10
Isaiah gives us a dazzling and reassuring image of the warm heart of our God.
Philippians 4: 12-14. 19-20
St Paul thanks some of his converts for their generosity.
Matthew 22: 1-14
Jesus shows how sad it will be if we turn down God’s invitation to the heavenly banquet.