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Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 22nd February 2026

First Sunday in Lent                                     Year A                         22nd February 2026 Lectionary Readings: Genesis 2 v15-17, 3 v1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5 v12-19; Matthew 4 v1-11. We are no longer alone. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert so that the devil could test him. (Matthew 4v1). And when the test was completed, The…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 15th February 2026

Sunday before Lent.                         Year A                                                 15th February 2026 Lectionary Readings: Exodus 24 v12-18;   Psalm 2;   2 Peter 1 v16-21;   Matthew 17 v1-9. Understanding, guided by the Spirit of God. Peter said,“But you need to realise that no one alone can understand the prophecies in the Scriptures. The prophets did not think these things up…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 8th February 2026

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time                   Year A                                     8th February 2026 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 58 v1-9a; Psalm 112 v1-9; 1 Corinthians 2 v1-12; Matthew 5 v13-20 Understanding the mind of God. Jesus said, “Don’t suppose that I came to do away with the Law and the prophets. I did not come to do away with…