First Reading Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (JB) A reading from the prophet Jonah The Ninevites renounced their evil ways. The word of the Lord was addressed to Jonah: ‘Up!’ he said ‘Go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach to them as I told you to.’ Jonah set out and went to Nineveh in obedience to…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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First Reading Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah I exult for joy in the Lord. The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to bind up hearts that are broken; to proclaim…

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First Reading Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah Prepare the way for the Lord. ‘Console my people, console them’ says your God. ‘Speak to the heart of Jerusalem and call to her that her time of service is ended, that her sin is atoned for, that she has received from the…

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First Reading Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1,3-8 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah Oh that you would tear the heavens apart and come down. You, Lord, yourself are our Father, Our Redeemer is your ancient name. Why, Lord, leave us to stray from your ways and harden our hearts against fearing you? Return, for the sake…

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First Reading Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 (JB) A reading from the prophet Ezekiel You, my flock, I judge between sheep and sheep. The Lord says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when he stands up in…

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First Reading Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 (JB) A reading from the book of Proverbs Give her a share in what she has worked for. A perfect wife – who can find her? She is far beyond the price of pearls. Her husband’s heart has confidence in her, from her he will derive no little profit.…

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