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

Roger EleyReadings

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