The Gospel Readings for August and reflections on them are available to download by following the link www.wednesday.org.uk

Sunday 25th August 2019 – The 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 18th August 2019 – The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Jeremiah in the Well – Jeremiah 38:4-6;8-10

Second Reading – Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith – Hebrews 12:1-4

Gospel Reading – Fire to the Earth – Luke 12:49-53

Sunday 11th August 2019 – The 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

Sunday 4th August 2019 – The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

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