Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Newsletter - Sunday, 25 January 2026 Third Sunday - Year A

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Sunday, 25 January 2026	Third Sunday - Year A
Readings for Sunday, 25 January 2026 - Third Sunday  AYear A FIRST READING- Isaiah 8:23b—9:3 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14. "The Lord is my light and my salvation" SECOND READING- 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matthew 4:23). Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom. And healed all who were sick. GOSPEL- Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
"Immediately they left their nets and followed him" (Matthew 4:20) Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/3nWdVhuCsa3r2cdIflm1/jesus-calls-out-to-the-four-apostles-in-their-fishing-boats-and-the-enormous-and-overflowing-catch-o?ru=Paul-Evangelion