Gospel Readings for May

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 28th May – Pentecost Sunday

First Reading – The Birth of the Church – Acts of the Apostles 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 21st May – Seventh Sunday in Easter

First Reading – Back to Jerusalem – Acts of the Apostles – 1:12-14

Second Reading – The Spirit of God Resting on us – 1 Peter 4:13-16

Gospel Reading – The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus – John 17:1-11

Sunday 14th May – Sixth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Gospel Spreads to Samaria – Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8;14-17

Second Reading – Defence of the Faith – 1 Peter 3:15-18

Gospel Reading – The Advocate whom the Father will send – John 14:15-21

Sunday 7th May – Fifth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Appointment of Deacons – Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

Second Reading – A Royal Priesthood – 1 Peter 2:4-9

Gospel Reading – Jesus Warns of his Departure – John 14:1-12

Gospel Readings for April

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 30th April – Fourth Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The First Conversions – Acts 2:14;36-41

Second Reading – The Example of Christ – 1 Peter 2:20-25

Gospel Reading – The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10

Sunday 23rd April – Third Sunday in Easter

First Reading – The Meaning of Resurrection  – Acts 2:14;22-23

Second Reading – The Blood of the Lamb – 1 Peter 1:17-21

Gospel Reading – The Journey to Emmaus – Luke 24:13-35

Sunday 2nd April – 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 – Matthew 21:1-11

 

Gospel Readings for March

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 26th March – Fifth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The New Spirit – Ezekiel 37:12-14

Second Reading – The Gift of the Spirit – Romans 8:8-11

Gospel Reading – The Raising of Lazarus – John 11:1-45

Sunday 19th March – Fourth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – David Anointed King – 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13

Second Reading – Rise from the Dead and Christ will Shine on You – Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel Reading – The Cure of the Man Born Blind – John 9:1,6-9,13-17,34-38

Sunday 12th March – Third Sunday in Lent

First Reading – Water from the Rock – Exodus 17:3-7

Second Reading – Peace with God through Jesus – Romans 5:2;5-8

Gospel Reading – The Samaritan at the Well – John 4:5-15;19-26;39-42

Sunday 5th March – Second Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Call of Abraham – Genesis 12:1-4

Second Reading – The Response of God’s Love – 2 Timothy 1:8-10

Gospel Reading – The Transfiguration – Matthew 17:1-9

Gospel Readings for February

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 26th February – First Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Garden of Eden – Genesis 2:7-9;3-1-7

Second Reading – The Second Adam – Romans 5:12;17-19

Gospel Reading – The Testing 0f Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11

Sunday 19th February – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Love of Neighbour – Leviticus 19:1-2;17-18

Second Reading – The Temple of God – 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Gospel Reading – Jesus Completes the Law – Matthew 5:38-48

Sunday 12th February – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Contrasts – Ecclesiasticus – 15:15-20

Second Reading – The Hidden Wisdom of God – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Gospel Reading – Jesus Teaches the True Meaning of the Law – Matthew 5:20-22;27-28;33-34;37

Sunday 5th February – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Authentic Conversion – Isaiah 58:7-10

Second Reading – The Secret of Paul’s Success – 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel Reading – Salt & Light – Matthew 5:13-16

Gospel Readings for January 2023

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 29th January – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Tine

First Reading – Blessed by the Lord – Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13

Second Reading – Reversal of Values – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Gospel Reading – The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12

Sunday 22nd January – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Light in the Land of Darkness – Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Second Reading – A Divided Community – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13;17

Gospel Reading – The Call of the First Disciples – Matthew 4:12-23

Sunday 8th January – The Lord’s Baptism

First Reading – The Servant of the Lord – Isaiah 42:1-4;6-7

Second Reading – Peter Prepares Cornelius – Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38

Gospel Reading – The Baptism of Jesus – Matthew 3:13-17

Sunday 1st January – Feast of Mary Mother of God

First Reading – The Blessing of God – Numbers 6:22-27

Second Reading – Mother Of God – Galatians 4:4-7

Gospel Reading – The Child in the Cattle Trough – Luke 2:16-21

Gospel Readings for December

Roger EleyReadings

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

Gospel Readings for November

Roger EleyReadings

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

Gospel Readings for October

Roger EleyReadings

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

Gospel Readings for September

Roger EleyReadings

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

Gospel Readings for August

Roger EleyReadings

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