Category Archives: Year A

COCU22A.Lent 4A

Posted on February 22, 2020 by admin

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13: God instructs Samuel to stop mourning for Saul and to anoint a new king for Israel in Bethlehem. After examining seven of Jesse’s sons and rejecting them, Samuel finally anoints the youngest boy, David, and God’s Spirit … Continue reading →

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COCU21A.Lent 3A

Posted on February 15, 2020 by admin

ReadingsExodus 17:1-7: The people of Israel grumble against Moses because of their thirst and the lack of water, so God commands Moses to strike the rock, and when he does so, water gushes out.Psalm 95: An invitation for God’s people to worship … Continue reading →

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COCU20A.Lent 2A

Posted on February 8, 2020 by admin

See also Lent 2B and Lent 2C ReadingsGenesis 12:1-4a: God calls Abram to leave his home country, and promises that he will be blessed and will be a blessing to others, and Abram obeys.Psalm 121: A song affirming God’s help, attention and … Continue reading →

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COCU19A.Lent 1A

Posted on February 1, 2020 by admin

See also Lent 1B and Lent 1C See also Autumn (southern hemisphere) ReadingsGenesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7: God warns the man and woman in Eden not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but they are … Continue reading →

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COCU17A.Transfiguration Sunday

Posted on January 23, 2020 by admin

Please refer also to Year B Transfiguration Sunday and  Year C Transfiguration Sunday. Readings: Exodus 24:12-18: God calls Moses to come up the mountain to receive God’s commands, and he obeys and spends 40 days and nights with God on the … Continue reading →

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COCU15A.Epiphany7A

Posted on January 17, 2020 by admin
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COCU14A.Epiphany6A

Posted on January 16, 2020 by admin

Readings:Deuteronomy 30:15-20: Moses offers the people a choice between life and death, challenging them to love and remain faithful to God and God’s commandments, and promising them prosperity and blessing if they do.Psalm 119:1-8: Because a life of integrity is blessed, the … Continue reading →

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COCU12A.Ephiphany4A

Posted on January 2, 2020 by admin

Readings: Micah 6:1-8: God challenges God’s people regarding their tiring of God, and calls them to love mercy, do justice and walk with God in humility. Psalm 15: Those who are true worshipers, who may enter God’s presence, are the ones who … Continue reading →

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COCU11A.Epiphany3A

Posted on December 26, 2019 by admin

Readings:Isaiah 9:1-4: Isaiah prophesies a reversal of fortune for the people of God who are occupied by Assyria – though they are in darkness, light will break in, and they will be freed from their oppression.Psalm 27:1, 4-9: David’s Psalm celebrating God’s … Continue reading →

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COCU8A.Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on December 23, 2019 by admin

(note: Epiphany can be celebrated on 6th January, or on the first Sunday in January which in 2026 is January 4th) See also COCU8C Readings Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3: 1-12 Matthew 2: 1-12 A reflection by … Continue reading →

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