Second Sunday after Christmas
Sunday, January 4, 2026
First Reading
Isaiah 52:7-10
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Gospel
John 1:1-14
The Parable of the Cell Phone Plan
A man struggled with expensive cell phone bills, carefully monitoring every minute and text to avoid overages. He lived in constant anxiety, always checking his usage, rationing his calls. One day, hi...
When Missions Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
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When Missions Meets Real Life - Story
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Real-World Holiness - Contemporary Example
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Lessons from Lament - Story
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Lessons from Lament - Biblical Analogy
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Psalm
Psalm 98
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Second Reading
Hebrews 1:1-4
The Immigrant's Homecoming
Maria had lived in America for thirty years, building a successful business and raising her family. But every night, she dreamed of her hometown in Colombia—the smell of her grandmother's cooking, the...
A Contemporary Money Story - Biblical Analogy
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The Lent Challenge - Quote
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Finding Culture in Everyday Moments - Story
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A Contemporary Money Story - Quote
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Modern Examples of Eschatology - Quote
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