Bible readings for each day

The angel said to Mary: Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God. You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.

God brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he loves me.

Forgive your neighbour any wrongs done to you, and when you pray your sins will be forgiven.

Isaiah said: God’s Spirit will be upon the Messiah. He will not judge by appearances, but will judge the weak with justice and give fair sentence for the humble in the land.

John the Baptist said: I baptise you with water, but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Paul writes: You are eagerly waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will continue to give you strength to the very end.

Sing a new song to the Lord! Praise God’s name! Proclaim God’s salvation, day by day. Tell the nations of God’s glory!

John the Baptist said of Jesus: After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.