Zechariah 12: 10-11; 13:1
Zechariah’s prophecy about those who look on one who is pierced was seen by the early Church as a prophecy fulfilled in the crowds gazing on the crucified Christ. 

Galatians 3: 26-29
Paul tells us that when we are baptised into Christ all the social distinctions that lie at the heart of human society are laid aside before the unity that we share in Christ. 

Luke 9: 18-24
Jesus makes it clear to his disciples that he will be a Messiah who will only bring life when he has been rejected by the authorities and crucified. 

2 Samuel 12: 7-10. 13
The prophet Nathan confronts David with his wrongdoing. 

Galatians 2: 16. 19-21
It is faith in Christ alone that makes a person righteous in God’s eyes. 

Luke 7: 36 – 8:3
The woman who anoints Jesus, like the other women who followed Jesus as disciples, bears witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus. 

Genesis 14: 18-20
Abraham is greeted by Melchizedek and receives a blessing.

1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
Paul reminds a divided community that the Eucharist is a sacrament of unity.

Luke 9: 11-17
Jesus welcomes all, teaches all and feeds all.

Proverbs 8: 22-31
The wisdom of God speaks to us of the Son and the Spirit present with the Father from the very beginning. 

Romans 5: 1-5
The Holy Spirit pours God’s love into us because of our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. 

John 16: 12-15
Jesus has all that the Father has, and the Spirit will be sent to us to help us understand. 

Acts 2: 1-11
The coming of the Spirit leads to such a transformation in the disciples that they become enthusiastic and passionate apostles of the Good news, keen and able to communicate with everyone, regardless of barriers posed by different races, nationalities and languages. 

Romans 8: 8-17
Paul stresses the spiritual life as being of paramount importance for those who are Christians. 

John 14: 15-16.23-26
Jesus promises the disciples that they will never be alone, for he will send them an Advocate who will remain with them.  It is the Holy Spirit, who will guide them and teach them how to live as Jesus has taught them.