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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’.
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Malachi 3: 19-20
The prophet Malachi foretells a day when those who fear the Lord’s name will be bathed in righteousness.
2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12
St Paul speaks of some of the rules and attitudes governing Christian community life.
Luke 21: 5-19
Jesus warns of the future destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and a time of persecution, but encourages perseverance in faith.
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2 Maccabees 7: 1-2. 9-14
In this story of persecution, the author teaches us about the ultimate justice of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – 3.5
St Paul encourages his listeners with the sure hope of the resurrection.
Luke 20: 27-38
In conversation with Sadducees, Jesus teaches us about everlasting life.
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Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
John sees the vision of God bringing victory on a huge scale and to people from every nation, tribe and language.
1 John 3: 1-3
We live in hope of a future yet to be revealed, but already we are the children of God.
Matthew 5: 1-12
The Beatitudes provide us with a charter for Christian living. They are both a challenge and a consolation.
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Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14. 16-19
God has no favourites.
2 Timothy 4: 6-8. 16-18
The Lord will protect and defend me in my struggles to do the right thing.
Luke 18: 9-14
The Pharisee’s pride was his undoing, whereas the humility of the tax collector brought him closer to God.