Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14. 16-19
The humble person’s prayer pierces the clouds.

2 Timothy 4: 6-8. 16-18
Paul comments on his imminent death, trusting that the Lord will ‘bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom’.

Luke 18: 9-14
Two believers – a Pharisee and a tax collector – worship at the Temple.  At the end of the worship one of them goes home at peace with God, but the other does not.

Exodus 17:8-13
As long as Moses kept his arms raised Israel had the advantage.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
The man who is dedicated to God through reading scripture is ready for any good work.

Luke 18:1-8
God will see justice done to His chosen who cry to Him.

2 Kings 5: 14-17
Naaman is brought to belief in Elisha’s God through being healed of his leprosy.

2 Timothy 2: 8-13
Paul explains that suffering like his is worthwhile for the sake of witnessing to the Good News of salvation and eternal glory for believers.

Luke 17: 11-19
Jesus, the Messiah, heals ten lepers, but only one of them, a Samaritan, returns to thank him, and is promised salvation.

Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4
In times of trial or tiredness, humanity fails to see the hand of God at work.
God asks for faithfulness.

2 Timothy 1: 6-8. 13-14
St Paul reminds the community that they should never be ashamed to be witnesses of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 17:5-10
The disciples recognise their need for an increase in faith.

Amos 6: 1. 4-7
A stark warning: the self-satisfied rich will be the first to be punished.

1 Timothy 6: 11-16
Paul encourages Timothy to persevere in doing what is right.

Luke 16:19-31
It is not enough to do no harm. To be human means responding to the needs of others.