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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 25, 2023 (EPISODE-426) Readings for Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Jer 20:10-13 Ps 69:8-10, 14+17, 33-35. “Lord, in your great love, answer me.” SECOND READING: Rom 5:12-15 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 15:26b-27a). Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of Truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord. And yo...

(Weekday Memorial) The Immaculate Heart Of Mary Readings Is 61:9-11: I will rejoice in my God. Response: (1 Sam 2:1,4-8): R. My heart rejoices in the Lord my saviour. Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is the Virgin Mary, who kept the word of God, and pondered it in her heart. Alleluia! (Cf Lk 2:19) Lk 2:41-51: She stored up all these things in her heart. Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed Stock Photo I...

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 18, 2023 (EPISODE- 425) Readings for Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Exod 19:2-6a Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5. “We are his people. The sheep of his flock.” SECOND READING: Rom 5:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 1:15). ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news. GOSPEL: Ma...

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. (Year A) Sacred Heart First READING. Deuteronomy 7:6-11 RESPONSORIAL PSALM. Ps 103:1-2, 3-4,8,10. R. The Lord's kindness is everlasting to those who fear him. SECOND READING. 1 John 4:7-16 ALLELUIA. Matt 11:29ab. Alleluia, alleluia! Take my yoke upon you; learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart. Alleluia! (Mt 11:29) GOSPEL Matthew 11:25-30 Imag...

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A - Sunday, June 11, 2023 (EPISODE- 424) Readings for Sunday, June 11, 2023 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A FIRST READING: Deut 8:2-3, 14b-16a Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20. “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem!” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 10:16-17 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:51-52). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living...

The SOLEMNITY OF THE Most Holy Trinity. Year A - Sunday, June 4, 2023 (EPISODE-423 ) Readings for Sunday, June 4, 2023 - The Most Holy Trinity. Year A FIRST READING: Exod 34:4b-6, 8-9 Dan 3:52, 53, 54, 55 “Glory and praise forever!” SECOND READING: 2 Cor 13:11-13 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Rev 1:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. To God who is, who was, and who...

The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (weekday) Mass of the Feast, Gloria, Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary II Readings: Zeph 3:14-18: The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst. (or Rom 12:9-16: Contribute to the needs of God's people, and practise hospitality). “Psalm:” Is 12:2-6: R. Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, O Virg...

Mary, Mother Of The Church. Memorial for the Monday immediately after Pentecost Sunday Gen 3:9-15, 20: The mother of all those who live. (or Acts 1:12-14: They all joined in continuous prayer together with Jesus' mother Mary). Responsorial Psalm. Psalm 86: 1-2, 3, 5, 6-7 "Of you are told glorious things, O city of God!" Alleluia, alleluia! Happy are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise;...

Pentecost Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, May 28, 2023 (EPISODE- 422) Readings for Sunday, May 28, 2023 - Pentecost Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1+24, 29-30, 31+34. “Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ((no bibl. ref.)). Alleluia, alleluia! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hear...

Our Lady Help Of Christians. (Patroness of Australia). (Weekday Solemnity) May 25th, YEAR A Our Lady Help Of Christians May 25th Mass of the Solemnity, Gloria, Creed Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary I Readings: Sirach 4:11-18; Ps 112:1-8 R. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; Alleluia, alleluia! Happy are you, O blessed Virgin Mary; without dying you won the martyr's...

The Ascension of the Lord. Year A - Sunday, May 21, 2023 (EPISODE- 421) Readings for Sunday, May 21, 2023 - The Ascension of the Lord. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9. “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.” SECOND READING: Eph 1:17-23 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 28:19a+20b). Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my Gospel. I am with you...

Sixth Sunday of Easter. Year A - Mother's Day (Australia) - Sunday, May 14, 2023 . EPISODE-(420) Readings for Sunday, May 14, 2023 - Sixth Sunday of Easter. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16+20. “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 3:15-18 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 14:23). Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Fathe...

Fifth Sunday of Easter. Year A - Sunday, May 7, 2023 (EPISODE-419 ) Readings for Sunday, May 7, 2023 - Fifth Sunday of Easter. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19. “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 2:4-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 14:6). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the way, the truth and the Life, says the Lord. No one comes to the F...

Fourth Sunday of Easter. Year A - Sunday, April 30, 2023 (EPISODE- 418) Readings for Sunday, April 30, 2023 - Fourth Sunday of Easter. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 2:20b-25 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 10:14). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord. I know my sheep and m...

ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. - - 25TH APRIL Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - Mass - Podcast ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. - - 25TH APRIL +++++++ Readings for ANZAC DAY First Reading: Isiah 9:1-6 : Wide is the dominion of the Lord, in a peace that has no end. Ps 71:2–4, 7–8, 12–13, 17 Justice shall flourish in his time and fullness of peace forever. Second Rea...

Third Sunday of Easter. Year A - Sunday, April 23, 2023 (EPISODE- 417) Readings for Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Third Sunday of Easter. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 2:14, 22-33 (diff) Ps 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11. “Lord, you will show us the path of life.” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 1:17-21 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Luke 24:32). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us. Make our hearts burn w...

Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday, April 16, 2023 (EPISODE-416 ) Readings for Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24. “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 1:3-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 20:29). Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in...

Sunday, April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection. Year A FIRST READING: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23. “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.” SECOND READING: Colossians 3:1-4 (OR 1 Cor 5:6-8) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (1 Cor 5:7b-8a). Alleluia, alleluia! Christ has become our Paschal sacrifice; let us feast with joy in the Lord. GOSPEL: Jn 20:1-9 (or Matt...

HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT – VIGIL OF EASTER . Year A - SATURDAY, April 8, 2023 (Longer Liturgy of the Easter VIGIL) Readings for HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT – VIGIL OF EASTER . Year A - SATURDAY, April 8, 2023 (This is the whole vigil of Readings and Holy Saturday Mass – It is traditionally much longer than the usual Mass and filled with ancient beauty and profound symbolism) The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night...

Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord 2023. (For you at Home). LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 Psalm: Ps 30:2. 6. 12-13. 15-17. 25. "Father, I put my life in your hands" Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel Acclamation: Philippians 2:8-9 Passion: John 18:1 - 19:42 Homily Solemn Intercessions Spiritual Veneration of the Cross Communion Departure in Silence ++++++++...

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS -- GOOD FRIDAY MORNING (FOR YOU AT HOME) (Traditional with Scriptural connections). (Image Shutterstock licensed Photo ID Stock Illustration ID: 594395513 - Way of the cross or stations of the cross silhouettes of Jesus Christ carrying his cross on Calvary hill, with a cloudy dark sky and sun light rays. Abstract Religious Lent illustration. - Illustration Contributor: Th...

Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper – (Year A-B-C) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8. 11-14 Psalm: Ps 115: 12-13. 15-18. R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 Gospel Acclamation: John 13: 34 Gospel: John 13: 1-15 Homily Washing of Feet Item ID: 1668219748. Biblical vector illustration series, Jesus washing...

A LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE - In preparation for Holy Week and Easter. (For you at home) Readings: FIRST READING: James 2:14-26 PSALM: 106:6-10, 13-14, 19-22. "Lord, remember us, for the love you bear your people." GOSPEL: LUKE 15:4-7. Image: Shutterstock licensed image ID: 382340017 - Broken heart, embroidered with red thread on black fabric. Heart sewn with white thread. Contributor: Natasha Gr...

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year A - Sunday, April 2, 2023 (EPISODE: 413) Readings for Sunday, 2 April 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24. “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” SECOND READING: Phil 2:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Phil 2:8-9). Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. Christ became obedient for us, even to death. Dying on the...

Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 26, 2023 (EPISODE: 412) Readings for 5th Sunday of Lent A FIRST READING: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. "With the Lord, there is mercy and fullness of redemption." SECOND READING: Romans 8:8-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 11:25a+26). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! I am the Resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Whoever belie...