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Zephaniah 3: 14-18
The Lord takes away all fear and brings us great joy.
Philippians 4: 4-7
Our prayers will bring the peace of God to guard our hearts.
Luke 3: 10-16
John the Baptist announces the coming of the one who will baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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Baruch 5: 1-9
The Jews in exile were in sorrow and distress, but the Lord restores them to Jerusalem and to joy.
Philippians 1: 4-6. 8-11
Paul rejoices in the Christian witness of this community and urges them to grow in the wisdom of Christ.
Luke 3: 1-6
The preaching of John the Baptist is a call to make a clear highway in our lives, to receive the Lord.
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Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Jeremiah sees the day coming when a righteous descendant of David will establish the people in integrity by virtue of his own example.
1 Thessalonians 3: 12 – 4:2
Paul prays that the Thessalonians will continue to grow in love for each other and the whole human race as a result of the teaching he has given them.
Luke 21: 25-28. 34-36
Jesus tells his disciples that in the end times, as the world descends into chaos, they will be able to face it all with confidence, knowing that their liberation is close at hand.
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Daniel 7: 13-14
In his mysterious vision, Daniel glimpses the peace and unity of God’s kingdom. At the centre of his vision is a figure of a man who is divinely given kingship – a foreshadowing of Jesus.
Apocalypse 1: 5-8
In a revelation of the last things, this reading calls us to look beyond the here and now to Christ’s eternal reign. All things are drawn to him and in his love we are made a royal priesthood.
John 18: 33-37
At the end of his life, Jesus stands before Pilate as both powerless and King. His kingship is not of this world, but draws us into truth.
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Daniel 12: 1-3
The hope of eternal life is promised to the virtuous.
Hebrews 10: 11-14. 18
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross has taken away our sins; by God’s grace we come to perfection.
Mark 13: 24-32
At the end of time, the Lord will gather his chosen from the four ends of the earth.