Gospel Readings for January 2023

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The Gospel Readings and reflection on them can be found by following the linkĀ  wednesdayword.org

Sunday 29th January – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Tine

First Reading – Blessed by the Lord – Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13

Second Reading – Reversal of Values – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Gospel Reading – The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12

Sunday 22nd January – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Light in the Land of Darkness – Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Second Reading – A Divided Community – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13;17

Gospel Reading – The Call of the First Disciples – Matthew 4:12-23

Sunday 8th January – The Lord’s Baptism

First Reading – The Servant of the Lord – Isaiah 42:1-4;6-7

Second Reading – Peter Prepares Cornelius – Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38

Gospel Reading – The Baptism of Jesus – Matthew 3:13-17

Sunday 1st January – Feast of Mary Mother of God

First Reading – The Blessing of God – Numbers 6:22-27

Second Reading – Mother Of God – Galatians 4:4-7

Gospel Reading – The Child in the Cattle Trough – Luke 2:16-21