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Isaiah 8: 23 – 9.3
The prophet Isaiah foresees a time when the darkness and shadows of Israel’s oppression will be replaced by the light and joy a new king will bring.
1 Corinthians 1:10-13. 17
St Paul urges the Christians in Corinth to refrain from forming factions and to live united in Christ in whose name they were all baptised.
Matthew 4: 12-23
Jesus begins his preaching, calling his first disciples and proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of heaven.
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Isaiah 49: 3. 5-6
The Lord tells his servant that he will make him a light to the nations so that his salvation may reach the ends of the earth.
1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
Paul calls the Church gathered in Corinth to take their place among the saints everywhere.
John 1: 29-34
John the Baptist points to Jesus as the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.
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Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7
God’s chosen one reveals a character of gentleness, courage and justice.
Acts 10: 34-38
God has no favourites. The Good News of Christ is for everyone.
Matthew 3: 13-17
By his baptism Jesus begins his public ministry, identifies himself with people’s need for God, and receives the Father’s approval.
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Isaiah 60: 1-6
To the people still living in darkness, Isaiah proclaims that the glory of the Lord is shining upon them. It is time to rejoice.
Ephesians 3:2-3. 5-6
All are now eligible to share in the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 2: 1-12
The wise men ask Herod the whereabouts of the infant King of the Jews, and he seeks to use their news for his own ends. Having paid their homage to Jesus, the wise men return home by a different route.
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Isaiah 7: 10-14
Ahaz, threatened king of Judah, seeking security in human alliances, is given the promise of peace in a child.
Romans 1: 1-7
Paul spells out in clear and certain language the essence of the Gospel – Jesus, risen fom the dead, is both God and man.
Matthew 1: 18-24
The story of Mary and Joseph is told, and of the child born to them.