Diocese of Oxford

Ordinary Time (Page 2)

Safeguarding …… love your neighbour as yourself

Gospel        Mark 12. 28-31 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark All        Glory to you O Lord   One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus answered, ‘The first is,…

Reflect on the price of peace

 Gospel        Matthew 25.1–13 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All        Glory to you O Lord      Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they…

All that we need …. in you we find

Gospel        Matthew 5.1–12 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All        Glory to you O Lord      When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs…

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…