First Reading. Is. 8: 23b - 9:3.
Prophet Isaiah recalls the earlier times and speaks of the future. This is the messianic time when everything will be settled and a new era will dawn. At that time there will be rejoicing and joy
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Second Reading. 1 Cor. 1: 10-13, 17.
St. Paul appeals to the Corinthians to live as brothers instead of quarrelling among themselves. He, advices them to stand for the glory of the Cross and not to have divisions among them in following one or the other Apostle.
Gospel. Mt. 4: 12-23.
After John is arrested Jesus goes about preaching the good News. He too preaches a message of repentance; He continues preaching and then chooses a few Apostles from among the disciples. Thereafter He continues the mission of teaching, preaching and healing.
Reflection.