Gospel Readings for February

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

Sunday 16th February – Sixth Sunday of the Year

First Reading – A Curse and a Blessing – Jeremiah 17:5-8

Second Reading – People of the Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:12;16-20

Gospel Reading – The Beatitudes – Luke 6:17;20-26

Sunday 9th February – Fifth Sunday of the Year

First Reading – The Holy One of Israel – Isaiah 6:1-8

Second Reading – The Earliest Gospel – 1 Corinthians 15:3-8;11

Gospel Reading – The Call of the First Disciples – Luke 5:1-11

Sunday 2nd February – The Presentation of the Lord

First Reading – The Coming of the Lord – Malachi 3:1-4

Second Reading – The Faithful High Priest – Hebrews 2:14-18

Gospel Reading – The Child Destined for the Rise and Fall of Many – Luke 2:22-40

Gospel Readings for January

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

Sunday 26th January – Third Sunday of the Year

First Reading – Ezra Reads from the Law – Nehemiah 8:2-6;8-10

Second Reading – The Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:12-14;17

Gospel Reading – Jesus Proclaims his Message – Luke 1:1-4;4:14-21

Sunday 19th January –   Second Sunday of the Year

First Reading – The Wedding Feast of the Lord – Isaiah 62:1-5

Second Reading – Gifts of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Gospel Reading – The Wedding Feast at Cana – John 2:1-11

Sunday 12th January – The Baptism of the Lord

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

Second Reading – Reborn in Cleansing Waters – Titus 2:11-14;3:4-7

Gospel Reading – The Coming of the Spirit – Luke 3:15-16;21-22

Sunday 5th January – The Epiphany

First Reading – The Glory of the Lord has Risen upon You – Isaiah 60:1-6

Second Reading – The Climax of Creation – Ephesians 3:2-3;5-6

Gospel Reading – The Coming of the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12

Gospel Readings for December

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

Sunday 29th December – Feast of the Holy Family

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

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

Gospel Reading – The Child Jesus in the Temple – Luke 2:41-52

Sunday 22nd December – Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Ruler from Bethlehem – Micah 5:1-4

Second Reading – I am Coming to do Your Will – Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel Reading – The Visitation – Luke 1:39-44

Sunday 15th December – Third Sunday in Advent

First Reading – Rejoice Daughter of Jerusalem – Zechariah 3:14-18

Second Reading – Be Joyful in the Lord – Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel Reading – John the Baptist’s Counsel – Luke 3:10-18

Sunday 8th December – Second Sunday in Advent

First Reading – High Mountains laid Flat – Baruch 5:1-9

Second Reading – Filled with the Fruits of Uprightness – Philippians 1;46;8-11

Gospel Reading – The Baptiste’s Message – Luke 3:1-6

Sunday 1st December – The First Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Branch of David – Jeremiah 33:14-16

Second Reading – The Coming of the Lord Jesus – 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2

Gospel Reading – Liberation is Near at Hand – Luke 21:25-28;34-36

Gospel Readings for November

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

Sunday 24th November – Feast of a Christ the King

First Reading – One Like a Son of Man – Daniel 7:13-14

Second Reading – The Lord of the Church – Revelation 1:5-8

Gospel Reading – Judgement Before Pilate – 18:33-37

Sunday 17th November – Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Resurrection of the Dead – Daniel 12:1-3

Second Reading – One Single Sacrifice – Hebrews 10:11-14;18

Gospel Reading – The Coming of the Son of Man – Mark 13:24-32

Sunday 10th November – Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Elijah and the Widow – 1 Kings 17:10-16

Second Reading – Christ’s Sacrifice Once and for All  – Hebrews 9:24-28

Gospel Reading – The Widows Offering – Mark 12:38-44

Sunday 3rd November – Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Hear O Israel – Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Second Reading – The Perfect High Priest – Hebrews 7:23-28

Gospel Reading – The Great Commandment – Mark 12:28-34

Gospel Readings for October

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The Gospel Readings and reflections on them are available by following the link  wednesdayword.org

Sunday 27th October – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Israel is my First Born 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 20th October – Twenty Nineth 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 13th 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 6th 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

 

Gospel Readings for September

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The Gospel Readings and reflections on them are available by following the link www.wednesdayword.org

Sunday 29th September – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Openness in Spirit – Numbers 11:25-29

Second Reading – The Dangers of Wealth – James 5:1-6

Gospel Reading – Helps and Hinderances – Mark 9:38-43;45;47-48

Sunday 22nd 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 15th September – Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

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

Sunday 8th 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

Gospel Readings for August

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

Sunday 25th August – 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 18th August – 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 11th August – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

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

Sunday 4th August – 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 – Bread of Life – John 6:24-35

Gospel Readings for July

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

Sunday 28th July – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Elisha Feeds the Crowds – 2 Kings 42-44

Second Reading – The Unity of the Church – Ephesians 4:1-6

Gospel Reading – The Feeding of the Five Thousand – John6:1-15

Sunday 21st July – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Lord Will Shepherd Israel – Jeremiah 23:1-6

Second Reading – The Unity of Believers – Ephesians 2;13-18

Gospel Reading – Gathering to be Fed – Mark 6:30-34

Sunday 14th July – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Unwilling Messenger – Amos 7:12-15

Second Reading – The Cosmic Plan of God – Ephesians 1:3-14

Gospel Reading – Instructions for Missionaries – Mark 6:7-13

Sunday 7th July – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Call of a Prophet – Ezekiel 2:2-5

Second Reading – Paul’s Weakness & Strength – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Gospel Reading – A Prophet Despised in his Own Country – Mark 6:1-6

Gospel Readings for June

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

Sunday 30th June – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Peter’s Narrow Escape – Acts 12:1-11

Second Reading – Paul in the Evening of his Life – 2 Timothy 4:6-8;17-18

Gospel Reading – Peter the Rock – Matthew 16:13-19

Sunday 23rd June – The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – God Responds to Job’s Agony – Job 38: 1;8-11

Second Reading – The New Creation – 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Gospel Reading – Jesus Clams the Storm – Mark 4:35-41

Sunday 16th 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 9th 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 2nd 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 – The New Partnership – Mark 14:12-16;22-26

 

 

Gospel Readings for May

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 26th May – Feast of the Holy Trinity

First Reading – The God of Love – Deuteronomy 4:32-34;39-40

Second Reading – Son. Father & Spirit – Romans 8:14-17

Gospel Reading – Baptism into the Trinity – Matthew 28:16-20

Sunday 19th May – Pentecost Sunday

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

Second Reading – The Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:3-7;12-13

Gospel Reading – The Gift of Peace – John 20:19-23

Sunday 12th May – Seventh Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The twelve Tribes of the new Israel – Act 1:15-17;20-26

Second Reading – God Lives and Loves in us – 1 John 4:11-16

Gospel Reading – Sharing Christ’s Joy to the Full – John 17:11-19

Sunday 5th May – Sixth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Conversion of Cornelius – Acts 10:25-26;34-35;44-48

Second Reading – Christian Love – 1 John 4:7-10

Gospel Reading – Loving Like God – John 15:9-17