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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.
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Isaiah 35: 1-6. 10
Isaiah brings encouragement to a weary people and announces the coming of God, who will bring freedom from oppression, and healing to those in need.
James 5: 7-10
James encourages the followers of Jesus to have patience and not to lose heart with one another or about the coming of the Lord.
Matthew 11: 2-11
Jesus expresses his admiration for John, while his own actions reveal that he is the awaited one.
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Isaiah 11: 1-10
Isaiah foretells the coming of the Messiah, who will bring justice, peace and the knowledge of God.
Romans 15: 4-9
Paul reflects on the sacred scriptures, and reminds us that they foretold that Christ would come to unite the Jews and Gentiles.
Matthew 3: 1-12
As the divine Messiah is just about to begin his public ministry, John recalls the people to genuine repentance.
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Isaiah 2: 1-5
In Isaiah’s vision the nations of the world have an aim and a destiny, towards peace with each other and peace with God. They will eventually beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into sickles
Romans 13: 11-14
This is a call to be ready and to live decently, for salvation is near.
Matthew 24: 37-44
Jesus warns us to stay awake and prepare because we never know when we will be called to meet him.
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2 Samuel 5: 1-3
The northern tribes, following the example of the tribes in the south, anoint David as their king.
Colossians 1: 12-20
Christ has brought us into God’s kingdom by the shedding of his blood.
Luke 23: 35-43
Jesus promises a place in the kingdom to the ‘good thief’.