Gospel Readings for August

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 30th August – Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Jeremiah Complains to God – Jeremiah 20:7-9

Second Reading – The People of God – Romans 12:1-2

Gospel Reading – The Cross of Jesus – Matthew 16:21-27

Sunday 23rd August – Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Master of the Palace – Isaiah 22:19-23

Second Reading – God’s Wisdom and Knowledge – Romans 11-33-36

Gospel Reading – Jesus claims Peter as Rock – Matthew 16:13-20

Sunday 16th August – Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady

First Reading – The Woman Robed with the Sun – Revelation 11:19 12:1-6;10

Second Reading – Christ Firstborn from the Dead – 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Gospel Reading – Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth – Luke 1:39-56

Sunday 9th August

First Reading – Elijah’s Encounter with the Lord – 1 Kings 19:9;11-13

Second Reading – The Holy People of Israel 9:1-5

Gospel Reading – Jesus and Peter on the Water – Matthew 14:22-33

Sunday 2nd August

First Reading – Invitation to the Banquet – Isaiah 55:1-3

Second Reading – A Celebration of God’s Love – Romans 8:35;37-39

Gospel Reading – A Family Day Out With Jesus – Matthew 14:13-21