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