HABAKKUK 1:2-3; 2:2-4
The prophet complains that God does not hear or act; God responds and asks for faith and patience.

2 TIMOTHY 1:6-8, 13-14
God gives the Holy Spirit, empowering us to bear witness to our faith and to persevere in the face of difficulty.

LUKE 17: 5-10

It is not the quantity of faith that matters, but the quality of one’s relationship with God.

AMOS 6:1. 4-7
A warning to those who are complacent and who pamper themselves at the expense of others.

1 TIMOTHY 6: 11-16
A call to those who love God to be loving and generous.

LUKE 16: 19-31
The story of the rich man and the beggar, commonly called Dives and Lazarus.  The rich man is punished for his indifference to the poor man at his door.

AMOS 8: 4-7
The prophet of old challenges the people over their corrupt dealings and oppression of those who are poor.

1 TIMOTHY 2: 1-8
Paul urges us to a love of unity, teaching us to pray for all God’s people.

LUKE 16: 1-13
A parable of Jesus presents us with the example of a shrewd man of the world.  The lesson?  Wise up!

EXODUS 32: 7 – 11, 13 – 14
Moses prays, so the Lord relents and does not punish his people.

1 TIMOTHY 1: 12-17
St Paul rejoices because God has shown him mercy.

LUKE 15: 1 - 32
Three “lost and found” stories to show how God loves to forgive.

WISDOM 9: 13-18
Wisdom and the Holy Spirit make known to us the divine will of God.

PHILEMON 9–10. 12-17
We are called to be brothers and sisters, not slaves.

LUKE 14: 25-33
To be true disciples we are called to be prepared to give up everything.