2nd Sunday of Lent A Gen 12:1-4 The story begins with God’s call to Abram, transitioning from humanity’s sin in Genesis 1-11 to a new

1st Sunday of Lent (A) Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7 The reading depicts the human origins, focusing on the beginning of sin, which is a tragedy and

6th Sunday A Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 The reading emphasizes the call to holiness, reflecting God’s ‘otherness’ (vv1-2), through moral conduct. It condemns hostility towards neighbors

Is 58:7-10 The passage from Third Isaiah, written after the exile, focuses on moral malaise and covenant infidelity, rather than political issues. It discusses true

4th Sunday (A) Zeph 2:3; 3:12-13 The reading highlights that during the late seventh century B.C., Zephaniah addressed Judah’s pride and arrogance amid Babylon’s threat.

3rd Sunday A Is 8:23-9:3 During the eighth-century Assyrian invasion, Zebulun and Naphtali were easily conquered. Yahweh is depicted as the cause of this conquest,

Isa 9:1-6 The reading belongs to that section of the book of the prophet which is called the “book of Emmanuel” which deals with prophesies

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 This is the first of the four servant of the Lord songs in Second Isaiah, introducing him as chosen and empowered by

Epiphany Sunday Is 60:1-6 The reading depicts Israel’s universal mission bathed in radiance, similar to Second Isaiah, with darkness replaced by God’s glory shining on

Sir 3:2-7, 12-14 Written in the second century B.C. Sirach emphasizes Israelite respect for parents, ranking it just after the commandments about God and before

Christmas “Your Savior comes” (Isaiah 62:11)! This phrase captures the essence of all the readings from the prophet Isaiah that we hear during today’s celebration

4th Sunday Advent C Is 7:10-14 Judah faced a tough situation in the eighth century. Israel and Syria, the northern powers, formed a coalition against

3rd Sunday Advent C Is 35:1-6, 10 This chapter of Isaiah links First and Second Isaiah, originally joining them. It features themes like final deliverance,

2nd Sunday Advent A Is 11:1-10 The describes the messianic age with three key features: a just, God-fearing descendant of David; the king’s role in

1st Sunday Advent (A) Is 2:1-5 The reading is part of a collection of oracles, introducing themes of future divine intervention, Jerusalem’s significance, and universal