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The Gospel Readings for this month with reflections on them can be found at www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 28th October – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Israel my Firstborn Son – Jeremiah 31:7-9

Second Reading – High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek  – Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel Reading – Blind Bartimaeus – Mark 10:46-52

Sunday 21st October – Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Suffering Servant of the Lord – Isaiah 53:10-11

Second Reading – The Supreme High Priest – Hebrews 4:14-16

Gospel Reading – A Life of Service – Mark 10:35-45

Sunday 14th October – Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Riches of Wisdom – Wisdom 7:7-11

Second Reading – The Word of God – Hebrews 4:12-13

Gospel Reading – The Rich Man’s Question – Mark 10:17-30

Sunday 7th October – Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – God Gives Man a Partner – Genesis 2:18-24

Second Reading – The Leader to Salvation – Hebrews 2:9-11

Gospel Reading – Two Become One Flesh – Mark 10:2-16

The Gospel Readings and reflections on them can be found at www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 30th September – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Openness to the Spirit – Numbers 11:25-29

Second Reading – James 5:1-6

Gospel Reading – Helps & Hindrances – Mark 9:38-43;45;47-48

Sunday 23rd September – Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Good Man Taunted – Book of Wisdom 2:12;17-20

Second Reading – Peace and Prayer – James 3:16;4:3

Gospel Reading – The Second Prophecy of the Passion – Mark 9:30-37

Sunday 16th September – Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Servant of the Lord – Isaiah 50:5-9

Second Reading – Faith and Works – James 2:14-18

Gospel Reading – Peter’s Declaration of Faith and Jesus’s Reply – Mark 8:27-35

Sunday 9th September – Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Day of the Lord – Isaiah 35:4-7

Second Reading – Shabby or Chic? – James 2:1-5

Gospel Reading – Jesus Cures a Deaf Man – Mark 7:31-37

Sunday 2nd September – Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Gift of the Law – Deuteronomy 4:1-2;6-8

Second Reading – Putting the Word into Action – James 1:17-18;21-22;27

Gospel Reading – The True Purpose of the Law – Mark 7;1-8;14-15;21-23

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

Sunday 26th August – The Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem – Joshua 24:1-2;15-18

Second Reading – The Mystery of Christ’s Love – Ephesians 5:21-32

Gospel Reading – We Believe Lord to Whom Shall We Go – John 6:60-69

Sunday 19th August – The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Invitation of Wisdom – Proverbs 9:1-6

Second Reading – Songs of the Spirit – Ephesians 5:15-20

Gospel Reading – Eating the Bread of Life – John 6:51-58

Sunday 12th August – The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Elijah’s Birthday – 1 Kings 19:4-8

Second Reading – The Seal of the Spirit Ephesians 4:30-5:2

Gospel Reading – Belief as Eternal Life John 6:41-51

Sunday 5th August – The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Manna from Heaven – Exodus 16:2-4;12-15

Second Reading – A new Creation in Christ – Ephesians 4:17;20-24

Gospel Reading – The Bread of Life – John 6:24-35

The Gospel Readings are as follows –

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

Sunday 24th June – Feast off the Birth of John the Baptist

First Reading – Formed in the Womb to be God’s Servant – Isaiah 49:1-6

Second Reading – The Mission of John the Baptist – Acts 13:22-26

Gospel Reading – Birth and Naming of John the Baptist – Luke 1:57-66;80

Sunday 17th June – The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Noble Cedar – Ezekiel 17:22-24

Second Reading – At Home with the Lord – 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Gospel Reading – The Seed Growing – Mark 4:26-34

Sunday 10th June – The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Aftermath of the Fall – Genesis 3:9-15;20

Second Reading – The Weight of Glory – 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

Gospel Reading – Jesus Rejected – Mark 3:20-35

Sunday 3rd June – The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord

First Reading – God’s Covenant with his People – Exodus 24:3-8

Second Reading – The Blood of Christ – Hebrews 9:11-15

Gospel Reading – A New Partnership – Mark 14:12-16;22-26

The Gospel Reading for April are as follows –

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

Sunday 29th April – Fifth Sunday of Easter

First Reading – Paul’s Fearless Proclamation – Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31

Second Reading – The Two Commandments – 1 John 3:18-24

Gospel Reading – The True Vine – John 15:1-8

Sunday 22nd April – Fourth Sunday of Easter

First Reading – Carrying on the Life of Jesus – Acts of the Apostles – 4:8-12

Second Reading – Sharing the Heritage of Jesus – 1 John 3:1-2

Gospel Reading – The Good Shepherd – John 10:11-18

Sunday 15th April – Third Sunday of Easter

First Reading – Peter’s Speech to the People of Jerusalem – Acts 3:13-15;17-19

Second Reading – Our Advocate with the Father – 1 John 2:1-5

Gospel Reading – Fish for Supper – Luke 24:35-48

Sunday 8th April – Second Sunday of Easter

First Reading – Christian Sharing – Acts 4:32-35

Second Reading – Begotten by God – 1 John 5:1-6

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

Sunday 1st 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

The Gospel Reading for March are as follows

The reading and reflections on them can be found at www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday March 25th – Palm Sunday

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

Second Reading – Raised High Through Suffering – Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel Reading – Jesus Enters Jerusalem – Mark 11:1-10

Sunday March 18th – Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading – The New Covenant – Jeremiah 31:31-34

Second Reading – Jesus’ Prayer – Hebrews 5:7-9

Gospel Reading – Exaltation through Suffering – John 12:20-30

Sunday March 11th – Fourth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Broken Covenant – 2 Chronicles 36:14-16;19-23

Second Reading – The Grace of God – Ephesians 2:4-10

Gospel Reading – Nicodemus – John 3:14-21

Sunday March 4th – Third Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:1-17

Second Reading – The Scandal of the Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Gospel Reading – The Cleansing of the Temple – John 2:13-25

The Gospel Readings for February 2018 are as follows

The readings and reflections on them can be found at www.wednesday.org

Sunday 25th February – Second Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Sacrifice of Isaac – Genesis 22:1-2;9-13;15-18

Second Reading – Paul rejoices in God’s Love – Romans 8:31-34

Gospel Reading – The Transfiguration – Mark 9:2-10

Sunday 18th February – First Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Covenant with Noah – Genesis 9:8-15

Second Reading – The Pledge of a Good Conscience – 1 Peter 3:18-22

Gospel Reading – Jesus is Tested in the Desert – Mark 1:12-15

Sunday 11th February – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Leprosy – Leviticus 13:1-2:44-46

Second Reading – Liberty & Love – 1 Corinthians 10:31; 11:1

Gospel Reading – Jesus helps a Leper – Mark 1:40-45

Sunday 4th February – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Job’s Suffering – Job 7:1-4;6-7

Second Reading – Paul, the Servant of All – 1 Corinthians 9:16-19;22-23

Gospel Reading – Jesus at Capernum – Mark 1:29-39

The Gospel Readings for January 2018 are as follows –

The readings and reflections of them can be found at www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 28th January – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Second Moses – Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Second Reading – Marriage or Celibacy – 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Gospel Reading – Jesus teaches with Authority – Mark 1:21-28

Sunday 21st January – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Nineveh Changes its Ways – Jonah 3:1-5;10

Second Reading – This Passing World – 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Gospel Reading – The Call of the Disciples – Mark 1:114-20

Sunday 14th January – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Call of Samuel – Samuel 3:3-10;19

Second Reading – The Body Belongs to Christ – 1 Corinthians 6:13-15;17-20

Gospel Reading – The First Disciples – John 1:35-42

Sunday 7th January – The Epiphany

First Reading – Camels, Gold and Incense – Isaiah 60:1-6

Second Reading – God’s Special Secret – Ephesians 3:2-3;5-6

Gospel Reading – Wise Men from the East – Matthew 2:1-12

The Gospel readings for December are as follows

The readings and reflections on them can be found at http://www.wednesday.org

Sunday 31st December – The Feast of the Holy Family

First Reading – Honour Your Father and Mother – Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6;12-14

Second Reading – The Overcoat of Love – Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel Reading – The Presentation in the Temple – Luke 2:22-40

Sunday 24th December – Fourth Sunday of Advent

First Reading – A King Forever – 2 Samuel 7:1-5;8-12;14;16

Second Reading – The Last Secret – Romans 16:25-27

Gospel Reading – The Annunciation – Luke 1:26-38

Sunday 17th December – Third Sunday of Advent

First Reading – Good News for the Poor – Isaiah 61:1-2;10-11

Second Reading – Joy in the Lord – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel Reading – A Voice Crying in the Desert – John 1:6-8;19-28

Sunday 10th December – Second Sunday of Advent

First Reading – Console my People, Console Them – Isaiah 40:1-5;9-11

Second Reading – The Lord comes in the Night – 2 Peter 3:8-14

Gospel Reading – Baptism for Conversion – Mark 1:1-8

Sunday 3rd December – First Sunday of Advent

First Reading – A Thrill of Hope – Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1,3-8

Second Reading – Waiting for the Lord Jesus – Corinthians 1:3-9

Gospel Reading – The Watcher at the Door – Mark 13:33-37

The Gospel Readings for November are as follows

The reading and reflections on them can be found at www.wednesdayword.org.uk

Sunday 26th November – Christ the King

First Reading – The Loving Shepherd – Ezekiel 34:11-12;15-17

Second Reading – King Jesus Presents the Kingdom – 1 Corinthians 15:20-26:28

Gospel Reading – The Last Judgement – Matthew 25:31-46

Sunday 19th November – The Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – A Woman about the House – Proverbs 31:10-13;19-20;30-31

Second Reading – A Thief in the Night – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Gospel Reading – A Story about Talents – Matthew 25:14-15;19-20

Sunday 12th November – The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Search for Wisdom – Wisdom 6:12-16

Second Reading – The Last Trumpet – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Gospel Reading – The Ten Wedding Attendants – Matthew 25:1-13

Sunday 5th November – The Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – A Corrupt Leadership – Malachi 1  14-2:2.8-10

Second Reading – Paul’s Care for his Converts – 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9;13

Gospel Reading – The Scribes and Pharisees Denounced –  Matthew  23:1-12