Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4

The prophet complains about the wickedness around him.  The Lord responds by introducing a vision to be recorded and encourages the good to be faithful.  

1 Timothy 1: 6-8. 13-14

St Paul reminds Timothy that he received the Spirit of God, which will empower him and enable him to safeguard the teaching he has received. 

Luke 17: 5-10

Jesus informs the apostles of the power of even a little faith and encourages them to regard their ministry as a sacred duty. 

Amos 6: 1. 4-7

The prophet warns of the dangers faced by those who are greedy and complacent, heedful of no one’s needs but their own. 

1 Timothy 6: 11-16

St Paul encourages Timothy, his co-worker, to be true to his calling. 

Luke 16: 19-31

In the parable about the rich man and the poor man, Jesus emphasises the necessity of showing mercy to our neighbour. 

Amos 8: 4-7

God describes the oppression of those who poor and vulnerable as being sinful. 

1 Timothy 2: 1-8

Paul urges that prayers be said for people in positions of power, that they may lead their lives and make decisions in accordance with Gospel values. 

Luke 16: 1-13

You cannot be a slave of both God and money. 

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:
Exodus 32:7-11. 13-14 At the pleading of Moses, the Lord relents and does not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.

1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Luke 15: 1-32
There will be rejoicing in heaven over on repentant sinner.

Wisdom 9: 13-18

No human being can know God’s mind; it is hard enough to work out what is on earth.  God’s wisdom has taught human beings those things that it pleases God for us to know.

Philemon 9-10. 12-17

St Paul writes a plea to Philemon.  The letter accompanies a freed slave, Onesimus.  Paul doesn’t just ask for mercy for Onesimus; he requests that Philemon welcomes him as a brother in Christ.

Luke 14: 25-33

Jesus addresses the crowds and tells them that in order to follow him they must reject their families and take up their cross.  He asks which of them wouldn’t plan properly before going into battle or building a tower.