Isaiah 66: 10-14

The Prophet Isaiah speaks of the peace and joy the Lord sends to his people. 

Galatians 6: 14-18

St Paul states that he has nothing to boast about except the cross of Christ. 

Luke 10: 1-12. 17-20

Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to share his mission of proclaiming the good news of the kingdom. 

1 Kings 19:16. 19-21
Anointed as Elijah’s successor, Elisha prepares a banquet for his followers before taking up his new task. 

Galatians 5: 1. 13-18
Paul urges us, having been freed by Jesus from the slavery of sin, to become Spirit-centred rather than slipping back into the old slavery of self-centredness. 

Luke 9: 51-62
As Jesus sets out to Jerusalem, where death and resurrection await him, he makes clear what is expected of all would-be followers. 

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.