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

December 29th – The Holy Family

First Reading – Honour your Father and Mother – Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6;12-14

Second Reading – The Overcoat of Love – Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel Reading – The Flight into Egypt – Matthew 2:13-15;19-23

December 22nd – 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

December 15th – Third Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Eyes of the Blind shall been 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

December 8th – 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

December 1st – First Sunday in Advent

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