Gospel Readings for February

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 26th February – First Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Garden of Eden – Genesis 2:7-9;3-1-7

Second Reading – The Second Adam – Romans 5:12;17-19

Gospel Reading – The Testing 0f Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11

Sunday 19th February – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Love of Neighbour – Leviticus 19:1-2;17-18

Second Reading – The Temple of God – 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Gospel Reading – Jesus Completes the Law – Matthew 5:38-48

Sunday 12th February – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Contrasts – Ecclesiasticus – 15:15-20

Second Reading – The Hidden Wisdom of God – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Gospel Reading – Jesus Teaches the True Meaning of the Law – Matthew 5:20-22;27-28;33-34;37

Sunday 5th February – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Authentic Conversion – Isaiah 58:7-10

Second Reading – The Secret of Paul’s Success – 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel Reading – Salt & Light – Matthew 5:13-16