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Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
The good wife praised here uses all her gifts for the benefit of her family.
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
St Paul tells us not to worry about the date of Christ’s second coming but to live as though he could come at any moment.
Matthew 25: 14-30
Jesus calls us to respond to God with the same generosity with which God gave us all our gifts, and not to react with a fear that paralyses us.
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THIS WEEK’S READINGS:
Wisdom 6: 12-16
The ancient writer tells us how bright a gift is wisdom, and how much God wishes to impart it.
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
The and resurrection of Jesus is our insight into the promise of everlasting life.
Matthew 25: 1-13
Jesus tells a story to urge us to be wise. Let every day find us dressed for action, with lamps and oil to spare.
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Malachi 1:14-2:2. 8-10
Religious leaders are warned that they have caused many to “stray” and “stumble” because of their teaching and actions.
1 Thessalonians 2:7-9. 13
God’s message is a “living power” among communities of Christians.
Matthew 23: 1-12
The failures of the scribes and Pharisees are identified, and Jesus suggests that his followers seek a path of humility and service.
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Exodus 22: 20-26
Moses reminds the people of their duty to look after the stranger and those in need, encouraging them to learn from their own experience in Egypt.
1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10
Paul rejoices in the fact that the disciples he helped form in Thessalonika have become missionary themselves.
Matthew 22: 34-40
As the Pharisees seek to disconcert him, Jesus plays his trump card: everything depends on love.
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Isaiah 45: 1. 4-6
God can use anyone, believer and unbeliever alike, to achieve the divine purpose.
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5
Paul and his companion send words of encouragement to the Church in Thessalonika.
Matthew 22: 15-21
Jesus sees through the Pharisees’ attempt to trap him, and teaches the necessity of offering to God what belongs to God.