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Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 4th January 2026

Second Sunday of Christmas                 Year A                                       4th January 2026 Lectionary Readings: ; Psalm 147 v12-20; Ephesians 1 v3-14; John 1 v1-18. Gathered, blessed and sent. This week’s readings reflect on the promises of God. In the passage from Jeremiah, the Lord says; “Listen to me you nations nearby or across the sea. I scattered the…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 28th December 2025

First Sunday of Christmas               Year A                                                 28th December 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 63 v7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2 v10-18; Matthew 2 v13-23. Joseph’s obedience. Matthew’s gospel records the escape to and return from Egypt of Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus. After the wise men had gone, an angel from the Lord appeared to…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 21st December 2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent                 Year A                                                 21st  December 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 7 v10-16;       Psalm 80 v1-7, 17-19;      Romans 1 v1-7;       Matthew 1 v18-25. Poor Mary! By tradition, Mary is the focus of the fourth Sunday in Advent, though you would be hard put to evidence that from today’s readings! This is how Jesus…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 14th December 2025

Third Sunday of Advent                               Year A                                     14th December 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 35 v1-10; Psalm 146 v5-10; James 5 v7-10; Matthew 11 v2-11. Work it out for yourself. Here is a message for all who are weak, trembling and worried. “Cheer up! Don’t be afraid. Your God is coming. The blind will see and…