Diocese of Oxford

 

 

We have a dual obligation in our lives

Gospel        Matthew 22.15-22 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All        Glory to you O Lord   Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way…

We are on a journey …. together

First Reading   Philippians 4.1–9 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.  I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women,…

Help to build the kingdom of God

Gospel        Luke 17.11-19 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ  according to Luke All        Glory to you O Lord  On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw…

Work together with one mind and purpose

Gospel        Matthew 21:23-32  Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ  according to Matthew All        Glory to you O Lord  When Jesus returned to the Temple and began teaching, the leading priests and elders came up to him. They demanded, “By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?” “I’ll…

Cultivate a thankful heart

Gospel        Matthew 20.1–16 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ   according to Matthew All        Praise to you O Lord     ‘For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his…

Forgiveness: to let go

Gospel Matthew 18.15–20 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All Praise to you O Lord 15 ‘If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.16But if…

Jesus – the greatest teacher of all

First Reading       Romans 12.9–21 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints;…

Inspire us to serve You and one another

Gospel       Luke 22.24–30 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke All        Glory to you, O Lord.        24 A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25But he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority…

The magnificent creation surrounding us

Gospel       Matthew 15.21–28 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All        Glory to you, O Lord.     Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter…

Listen for God’s whispers

Gospel       Matthew 14.22–33 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All        Glory to you, O Lord.     Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to…