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The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 25th December – Christmas Day

First Reading – The Heir of David – Isaiah 9:1-7

Second Reading – The Appearing of the Saviour – Titus 2:11-14

Gospel Reading – The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:1-14

Sunday 18th December – Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Virgin is with Child – Isaiah 7:10-14

Second Reading – The Son of God in Power – Romans 1:1-7

Gospel Reading – Emmanuel – Matthew 1:18-24

Sunday 11th December – Third Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Eyes of the Blind shall be Opened – Isaiah 35:1-6;10

Second Reading – Waiting for the Lord – James 5:7-10

Gospel Reading – Miracles of the Messiah – Matthew 11:2-11

Sunday 4th December – Second Sunday in Advent

First Reading – A shoot from the Stock of Jesse – Isaiah 11:1-10

Second Reading – The Generosity of Christ – Romans 15:4-9

Gospel Reading – John the Baptists Call to Repentance -Matthew 3:1-12

The Gospel Readings for November and reflections on them can be found by following the link http://www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 27th November – First Sunday in Adevent

First Reading – The Vision of Peace – Isaiah 2:1-5

Second Reading – The time is Near – Romans 13:11-14

Gospel Reading – Like a Thief in the Night – Matthew 24:37-44

Sunday 20th November – Christ the King

First Reading – David Annointed King – 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Second Reading – The Kingdom of Forgiveness – Colossians 1:12-20

Gospel Reading – The King of Forgiveness – Luke 23:35-43

Sunday 13th November – Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Burning like an Oven – Malachi 3:19-20

Second Reading – Keep Busy – 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Gospel Reading – Perseverance – Luke 21:5-19

Sunday 6th November – The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Rising to New Level – 2 Maccabees 7:1-2;9-14

Second Reading – The Lord is Faithful – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5

Gospel Reading – The Sadducees Riddle – Luke 20:27-38

The Gospel Readings and reflections on the can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 30th October – Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – God’s Love for All – Wisdom 11:22-12:2

Second Reading – The Final Coming of the Lord – 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2

Gospel Reading – Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10

Sunday 23rd October – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Prayer of the Humble – Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 35:12-14;16-19

Second Reading – Paul’s Farewell – 2 Timothy 4:6-8;16-18

Gospel Reading – The Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14

Sunday 16th October – Twenty Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Perseverance in Prayer – Exodus 17:8-13

Second Reading – The Uses of Scripture – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2

Gospel Reading – The Answer to Prayer – Luke 18:1-8

Sunday 9th October – Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Naaman the Syrian – 2 Kings 5:14-17

Second Reading – The Grounds for Hope – 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Gospel Reading – The Samaritan Leper – Luke 17:11-19

Sunday 2nd October – Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Keep Going – Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Second Reading – Sound Teaching – 2 Timothy 1:6-8;13-14

Gospel Reading – The Reward of Faith – Luke 17:5-10

The Gospel Readings for September can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 25th September – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Couch Potatoes – Amos 6:1;4-7

Second Reading – Sevenfold Praise – 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Gospel Reading – The Rich Man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31

Sunday 18th September – Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Racketeering – Amos 8:4-7

Second Reading – Universal Salvation – 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Gospel Reading – The Dishonest Steward – Luke 16:1-13

Sunday 11th September – Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Israel Rebels in the Desert – Exodus 32:7-11;13-14

Second Reading – Paul the Sinner – 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Gospel Reading – Forgiveness – Luke 15:1-32

Sunday 4th September – Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – In Praise of Divine Wisdom – Wisdom 9:13-18

Second Reading – Paul and Philemon – Philemon 9-10;12-17

Gospel Reading – The Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:25-33

The Gospel readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link http://www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 28th August – Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Humility – Ecclesiasticus 3:17-20;28-29

Second Reading – The City of the Living God – Hebrews 12:18-19;22-24

Gospel Reading – Invitations – Luke 14:1;7-14

Sunday 21st August – Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Salvation to the Nations – Isaiah 66:18-21

Second Reading – The Discipline of Suffering – Hebrews 12:5-7;11-13

Gospel Reading – The Narrow Door – Luke 13:22-30

Sunday 14th August – Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady – Luke 1;39-56

First Reading – The Woman Robed with the Sun – Revelation 11:19;12:1-6;10

Second Reading – Christ, First Born from the Dead – 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Gospel Reading – Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth

Sunday 7th August – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – A Contrast between Israel and Egypt – Wisdom 18:6-9

Second Reading – The People of God on Pilgrimage – Hebrews 11:1-2;8-12

Gospel Reading – Being Ready for the  Masters Return – Luke 12:35-40

This month’s Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 31st July – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Vanity of Vanities – Ecclesiastes 1:2;2:21-23

Second Reading – Risen with Christ – Colossians 3:1-5;9-11

Gospel Reading – The Dangers of Wealth – Luke 12:13-21

Sunday 24th July – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Abraham Bargains with God – Genesis 18:20-32

Second Reading – Baptized into Christ – Colossians 2:12-14

Gospel Reading – The Lord’s Prayer – Luke 11:1-13

Sunday 17th July – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Abraham’s Hospitality – Genesis 18:1-10

Second Reading – The Servant of the Church – Colossians – 1:24-28

Gospel Reading – Martha and Mary – Luke 10:38-42

Sunday 10th July – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Moses Final Counsel – Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Second Reading – Christ the First Born King – Colossians 1:15-20

Gospel Reading – The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

Sunday 3rd July – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – As a Mother Comforts her Child – Isaiah 66:10-14

Second Reading – The Triumph of the Cross – Galatians 6:14-18

Gospel Reading – The Mission in Action – Luke 10:1-12;17-20

The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 26th June – Thirteen Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Call of Elisha – 1 Kings 19:16;19-21

Second Reading – Freedom of Love – Galatians 5:1;13-18

Gospel Reading – Uncompromising Discipleship – Luke 9:51-62

Sunday 19th June – The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord

First Reading – The Blessing of Melchizedek – Genesis 14:18-20

Second Reading – The Lord’s Supper – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Gospel Reading – Jesus Gives Food to the Crowds – Luke 9:11-17

Sunday 12th June – Feast of the Holy Trinity

First Reading – The Wisdom of God – Proverbs 8:22-31

Second Reading – The Three Persons at Work – Romans 5:1-5

Gospel Reading – Father Son and Spirit – John 16:12-15

Sunday 5th June – Pentecost Sunday

First Reading – The Birth of the Church – Acts 2:1-11

Second Reading – The Spirit of Christ in Me – Romans 8:8-17

Gospel Reading – The Paraclete – John 14:15-16;23-26

The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link http://www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 29th May – Seventh Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Martyrdom of Stephen – Acts 7:55-60

Second Reading – The Final Coming of Christ – Revelations 22:12-14;16-17;20

Gospel Reading – The Glory of Christ – John 17:20-26

Sunday 22nd May – Sixth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Counsel of Jerusalem – Acts 15:1-2;22-29

Second Reading – The Holy City of Jerusalem – Revelation 21:10-14;22-23

Gospel Reading – The Promise of the Spirit – John 14:23-29

Sunday 15th May – Fifth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The End of Paul’s First Missionary Journey – Acts 14:21-27

Second Reading – The New Jerusalem – Revelation 21:1-5

Gospel Reading – The Commandment of Love – John 13:13-35

Sunday 8th May – Fourth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – Paul turns to the Gentiles – Acts 13:14;43-52

Second Reading – The Innumerable Gathering of the Redeemed – Revelation 7:9;14-17

Gospel Reading – Jesus the Good Shepherd – John 10:27-30

Sunday 1st May – Third Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Apostles in the Dock – Acts 5:27-32;40-41

Second Reading – The Lamb in Glory – Revelation 5:11-14

Gospel Reading – Jesus meets his Disciples at the Lake – John 21:1-19

The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link www,wednesdayword.org

Sunday 24th April – Second Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Early Community – Acts 5:12-16

Second Reading – A Vision of the Lord Jesus Christ – Revelation 1:9-13;17-19

Gospel Reading – Jesus in the Upper Room – John 20:19-31

Sunday 17th April – Easter Sunday

First Reading – Peter Instructs Cornelius – Acts 10:34;37-43

Second Reading – New Life in Christ – Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel Reading – The Empty Tomb – John 20:1-9

Sunday 10th April – Palm Sunday

First Reading – The Song of the Servant – Isaiah 50:4-7

Second Reading – Raised high through Suffering – Philippians 6:11

Gospel Reading – Jesus Enters Jerusalem – Luke 19:18-40

Sunday 3rd April – Fifth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The New Exodus – Isaiah 43:16-21

Second Reading – Pushing Ahead for Olympic Gold – Philippians 3:8-14

Gospel Reading – A Woman Taken in Adultery – John 8:1-11

The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 27th March 2022 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – Passover in the Plains of Jericho – Joshua 5:9-12

Second Reading – Reconciled in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Gospel Reading – The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:1-3;11-32

Sunday 20th March 2022 – Third Sunday in Lent

First Reading – Moses at the Burning Bush – Exodus 3:1-8;13-15

Second Reading – The Rock which is Christ – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6;10-12

Gospel Reading – Time for Repentance – Luke 113:1-9

Sunday 13th March 2022 – Second Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Covenant with Abraham – Genesis 15:5-12;17-18

Second Reading – Citizenship of Heaven – Philippians 3:17-4:1

Gospel reading – The Transfiguration of Jesus – Luke 9:28-36

Sunday 6th March 2022 – First Sunday in Lent

First Reading – A Wandering Amaraean – Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Second Reading – Profession of Faith – Romans 10:8-13

Gospel Reading – Jesus is Tested in the Desert – Luke 4:1-13