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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.
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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.