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. 

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. 

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. 

Exodus 17: 8-13

As long as Moses kept his arms raised, then Israel knew that God would finally grant them victory. 

2 Timothy 3: 14-4.2

Paul explains how all scripture is inspired and can nourish us for holiness. 

Luke 18: 1-8

Jesus encourages us to show the same perseverance in our prayer that the widow showed in her pursuit of justice. 

2 Kings 5: 14-17

Naaman the foreigner is healed by the God of Israel. 

2 Timothy 2: 8-13

From his prison cell, Paul reaffirms the Good News that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. 

Luke 17: 11-19

Ten lepers are healed. One is saved.