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First Reading. Joshua 5: 9-12
After their having escaped from slavery and sin in Egypt, the Lord prepares a feast for his long-lost children in the promised land.
Second Reading. 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21
St Paul meditates on the reconciling work of Christ, and reminds us that we are God’s fellow workers.
Gospel. Luke 15: 1-3, 11-12
God’s power is made manifest in mercy. Divine love brings about moral and physical resurrection.
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First Reading.
Exodus 3:1-8. 13-15
In a mysterious and wonderful way Moses becomes aware of God’s repsence at that he has been chosen for a special mission by God.
Second Reading.
1 Corinthians 10: 1-6. 10-12
Under the leadership of Moses, the people of Israel passed from slavery to freedom in the Exodus. Paul sees the passage through the sea of reeds as prefiguring baptism and God’s gift of manna in the desert as prefiguring the Eucharist.
Gospel
Luke 13: 1-9
Jesus urges repentance and uses a parable to illustrate the loving mercy of God.
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Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
God enters into a covenant with Abraham, who hears and heeds the voice of God.
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Paul calls on the followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the life and teachings of the Lord.
Luke 9:28-36
Jesus is transfigured on a mountaintop and the voice of God is heard, urging humanity to listen to Jesus.
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Deuteronomy 26: 4-10
A thanksgiving to God for life and blessings.
Romans 10: 8-13
Faith is not obscure or complicated. It is pure and simple, and finds it echo in the human heart.
Luke 4: 1-13
All the conflicts and struggles of Our Lord’s life are captured in the drama of the temptations in the wilderness.
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Isaiah 6: 1-8
The Lord takes away the sin of the prophet and invites him to be his messenger.
1 Corinthians 15: 1-11
Paul speaks about the hope of the resurrection and the confidence that he has received from God’s power at work in his life.
Luke 5: 1-11
Jesus calls Simon Peter and commissions him to preach the Gospel to all people.