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Ezekiel 34: 11-12. 15-17
As the leaders of God’s people have shown themselves to be self-serving, God’s own self will now be the true shepherd, caring for all the peoples’ needs.
1 Corinthians 15: 20-26. 28
Christ the King who destroys all the enemies of God and fulfils God’s plan for all creation.
Matthew 25: 31-46
The King judges all the nations: whatever is done to the least of his brothers and sisters is done to him.
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Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
Wisdom is likened to a perfect wife, who cares for all and inspires all.
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
The future may be hidden from sight, Paul tells us, but we do no live in the dark.
Matthew 25: 14-30
Life is a gift and a responsibility, Jesus says. Be good and faithful servants.
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Ezekiel 47: 1-2. 8-9. 12
The life-giving water pouring from the Temple turns the lifeless salt water of the Dead Sea into a place of abundance that refreshes the whole earth.
1 Corinthians 3: 9-11. 16-17
The people of God, the Church, is the dwelling place of God today as the Temple was in Jerusalem.
John 2: 13-22
Jesus promises to raise up the sanctuary that is destroyed, but he is talking about his body and the resurrection.
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Apocalypse 7: 2-4. 9-14
The Apocalypse records a vision of the holy ones who, having endured persecution, now offer worship to God in heaven.
1 John 3: 1-3
The writer encourages us to look forward in hope to the time when we shall see God.
Matthew 5: 1-12
Jesus tells his disciples the way to the blessings of happiness in God’s Kingdom.
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Exodus 22: 20-26
A list of rules given by the Lord to Moses to pass on to the Israelites: not to be harsh to widows or orphans, not to play the usurer with poor people, and to return promptly what has been borrowed.
1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10
The spread of the Good news in the form of the power of the Holy Spirit and utter conviction.
Matthew 22: 34-40
Jesus tells the Pharisees the Sadducees the two greatest commandments: to love God with all your heart and soul; and to love your neighbour as yourself.