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Isaiah 35: 4-7
A song of rejoicing in the God who comes to save us from all adversity.
James 2: 1-5
True faith leaves no room for favouritism as between rich and poor.
Mark 7: 31-37
Having made ‘the deaf hear and dumb speak’ Jesus is hailed as doing ‘all things well’.
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Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8
God gives commandments as guidelines to help the people live well. The commandments are a sign of God’s love.
James 1: 17-18, 21-22. 27
James reminds us that living virtuously is not a private affair and includes caring for those who are vulnerable.
Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Jesus teaches his hearers that there is a natural law implanted in all of us by God – this law is more important than any human legislation.
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Joshua 24: 1-2, 15-18
Remembering how they were liberated from slavery, and guided through the wilderness, the tribes of Israel resolve to serve their mighty God.
Ephesians 5: 21-32
The mystery of the marriage covenant between man and woman reflects the mystery of Christ’s self-sacrificing love for his Church.
John 6: 60-69
Jesus’ claim to be the bread of life challenges many to the point of desertion, except Peter, who realises that there is no one else to turn to.
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Proverbs 9: 1-6
Wisdom prepares a banquet and invites all to walk in the way of understanding and live.
Ephesians 5: 15-20
St Paul urges Christians to be thoughtful in doing God’s will, to be filled with the Spirit and become people of praise.
John 6: 51-58
Jesus stuns his listeners by saying that he is the bread come down from heaven and that those who receive his body and blood will live for ever.
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1 Kings 19: 4-8
God’s angel brings food to Elijah in his state of despair.
Ephesians 4: 30-5: 2
We are invited to follow Christ by loving each other as he has loved us.
John 6: 41-51
Jesus is the living bread, come down from heaven.