Gospel Readings for March

Roger EleyReadings

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

Sunday 31st March – Fourth Sunday in Lent

First Reading – Passover in the Plains of Jericho – Joshua 5:9-12

Second Reading – Reconciled in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Gospel Reading – The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:1-3;11-32

Sunday 24th March – Third Sunday in Lent

First Reading – Moses at the Burning Bush – Exodus 3:1-8;13-15

Second Reading – The Rock which is Christ – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6;10-12

Gospel Reading – Time for Repentance – Luke 13:1-9

Sunday 17th March – The Second Sunday in Lent

First Reading – The Covenant with Abraham – Genesis 15:5-12;17-18

Second Reading – Citizenship of Heaven – Philippians 3:17;4:1

Gospel Reading – The Transfiguration of Jesus – Luke 9:28-36

Sunday 10th March – The First Sunday in Lent

First Reading – A Wandering Aramaean – Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Second Reading – Profession of Faith – Romans 10:8-13

Gospel Reading – Jesus is tested in the Desert – Luke 4:1-13

Sunday 3rd March – The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Test of Speech – Ecclesiasticus 27:4-7

Second Reading – Christ’s Victory over Death – 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Gospel Reading – Judging Others – Luke 6:39-45