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Isaiah 49: 3. 5-6
The Lord promises that his Messiah will be formed in the womb and bring light and salvation to the ends of the earth.
1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
Paul, with his apostolic authority, greets the Church in Corinth, reminding them of their vocation to holiness.
John 1: 29-34
John the Baptist greets Christ as the lamb of God, and tells how he saw the Holy Spirit descend and rest on Jesus, the Messiah.
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Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7
In the first of the ‘Suffering Servant’ Songs, God’s chosen one is described as gently bringing true justice to the nations.
Acts 10: 34-38
Peter begins instructing the Gentile convert Cornelius with the story of Jesus’ baptism.
Matthew 3: 13-17
Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism.
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Isaiah 60: 1-6
From the heart of darkness Isaiah sees the glory that will come through Israel to all peoples.
Ephesians 3: 2-3, 5-6
Paul shares the great revelation. God is God of all peoples.
Matthew 2: 1-12
The Hebrew scriptures and the wise men’s scholarship come together in Bethlehem. Jesus is Lord of all.
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Ecclesiasticus 3: 2-6. 12-14
God expects children to respect their parents and be kind to them in old age.
Colossians 3: 12-21
Love for God is reflected in a loving family life where each person respects the other.
Matthew 2: 13-15. 19-23
After a warning from an angel about the murderous intent of King Herod, Joseph takes Mary and the infant Jesus into temporary exile in Egypt.
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Isaiah 7: 10-14
Isaiah foretells the coming of Emmanuel, ‘God is with us’
Romans 1: 1-7
Paul tells Christians that by the grace of God they belong to God and are called to holiness.
Matthew 1: 18-24
Joseph is told in a dream that he should not be afraid, but should welcome Mary into his home. Her son is to be named Jesus.