Isaiah 35:1ff. In a glorious future they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the ransomed exiles shall return to Zion Luke 5:17ff. Jesus heals the paralysed man, let down through the roof, for “the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins” First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall…
Theme: John the Baptist’s life work was preparing the way for Christ. Once Christ came, it only remained for John to disappear gracefully. Like John, we should make way for Christ in our own life, and then perhaps we can have a more helpful influence on the lives of others. Is 11:1-10. A sublime Old…
Theme: John the Baptist’s life work was preparing the way for Christ. Once Christ came, it only remained for John to disappear gracefully. Like John, we should make way for Christ in our own life, and then perhaps we can have a more helpful influence on the lives of others. Is 11:1-10. A sublime Old…
Isaiah 30:19ff. The coming days of blessed enlightenment, when the people will turn aside from idolatry.
Matthew 9:35ff. Jesus sends his twelve apostles to spread the gospelto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Isaiah 29:17ff. A promise of good times, when deaf shall hear and blind shall see – and those who grumble will accept instruction. Matthew 9:27ff. Cure of two blind men, when Jesus says: “According to your faith let it be done to you. ” First Reading: Isaiah 29:17-24 Shall not Lebanon in a very little…
Isaiah 26:1ff. A hymn of confidence in the Lord God “your everlasting rock”.
Matthew 7:21ff. Final section of the Sermon on the Mount: like a wise man who built his house on rock.
Isaiah 25:6ff. “Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces” – another glorious Messianic vision of the final age. Matthew 15:29ff. Jesus , out of compassion for the crowd, multiplies the loaves and fishes, so that all eat their fill. First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10 On this mountain the Lord of hosts…
Isaiah 11:1ff. A glorious vision of the Messianic blessings, when “They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain. ” Luke 10:21ff. True disciples, and the humble of heart, will know God with the special knowledge that Jesus has of him. First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump…
Theme: “Many shall stream to God’s house” says the advent prophecy of Isaiah. Advent is a time of new beginnings, the start of a new year of Christian prayer and worship. The Lord calls every believer to let his or her heart be inspired once more by the message and spirit of the Gospel, so…
