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First Reading 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 (JB) A reading from the first book of Samuel Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening. Samuel was lying in the sanctuary of the Lord where the ark of God was, when the Lord called, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ He answered, ‘Here I am.’ Then he ran to Eli and said,…

First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah The glory of the Lord shines upon you. Arise, shine out Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples. Above you the Lord now rises and above…

First Reading Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3 (Year B) (JB) A reading from the book of Genesis Your own son shall be your heir. The word of the Lord was spoken to Abram in a vision, ‘Have no fear, Abram, I am your shield; your reward will be very great’. ‘My Lord,’ Abram replied ‘what do you…

First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 (JB) A reading from the second book of Samuel The kingdom of David will be established for ever in the sight of the Lord. Once David had settled into his house and the Lord had given him rest from all the enemies surrounding him, the king said…