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Ezekiel 34: 11-12. 15-17
Today’s reading follows the prophet’s stinging words of indictment against the leaders of Israel who had failed in their responsibility for God’s people. These leaders were focused on their own political agenda and personal gain; the Lord, in contrast, is a good shepherd.
1 Corinthians 15: 20-26. 28
Paul presents a powerful picture of Christ as Lord. Christ is presented as the ruler to whom every other power and authority must eventually give way.
Matthew 25: 31-46
A description of the last judgement where God’s people are judged according to how well they followed Christ in demonstrating compassion and love in their lives.
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Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
When the writer of Proverbs looks for an image to finish his book, and sum up what practical wisdom looks like, he offers a picture the ‘Perfect Wife’.
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
As Paul writes to some of the earliest Christians, he is concerned that they learn to live their lives in joyful expectation, rather than in anxiety about the future.
Matthew 25: 14-30
Today’s Gospel tells us the familiar parable of the ‘talents’. However small the work set before us, we are each called to respond with care and creativity.
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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.