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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Year A - Sunday, November 26, 2023 (EPISODE:449 ) Readings for Sunday, 26 November 2023 FIRST READING: Ezek 34:11-12, 15-17 Ps 23:1-2a, 2b-3, 5, 6. “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 11:9b+10a). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on Him who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessi...

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, November 19, 2023 (EPISODE:448) Readings for Sunday, 19 November 2023 FIRST READING: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5. “Happy are those who fear the Lord.” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 5:1-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 15:4a+5b). Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me, and let me live in you, says the Lord. My branches bear much fruit. GOSPEL: M...

Thirty-Second Sunday Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, November 12, 2023 (EPISODE: 447) Readings for Sunday, 12 November 2023 FIRST READING: Wis 6:12-16 Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 24:42a+44). Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and ready. You know not when the Son of Man is coming. GOSPEL: Matt...

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, November 5, 2023 (EPISODE:446) Readings for Sunday, 5 November 2023 FIRST READING: Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10 Ps 131:1, 2, 3. “In you, Lord, I have found my peace.” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 2:7b-9, 13 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 23:9b+10b). Alleluia, alleluia! You have one Father, your Father in Heaven. You have one teacher; the Lord Jesus Christ. GOSPE...

Homily All Souls Day - Second November THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 25:6, 7-9. Psalm: Ps 26. “I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord, in the land of the living.” Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11 Gospel Acclamation: John 6:40. “This is the will of my Father, says the Lord. That all who believe in the Son have eternal life. And I will raise them up to life again on the...

The Solemnity of All Saints - (Special) 2023 Readings for THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4. 9-14 Psalm: Ps 23:1-6 "Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face." Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 11:28 Come to me all you that labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Gospel: Matthew 5:1- 12 Image Credit: ShutterStock Pho...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A . - Sunday, October 29, 2023 (EPISODE:445 ) Readings for Sunday, 29 October 2023 FIRST READING: Exod 22:20-26 Ps 18:2-3a, 3b-4, 47+51. “I love you Lord, my strength.” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 1:5c-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 14:23). Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. GOSPEL: Matt 22...

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A. World Mission Day - Sunday, October 22, 2023 (EPISODE:444) Readings for Sunday, 22 October 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 45:1, 4-6 Ps 96:1+3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10. “Give the Lord glory and honour.” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 1:1-5b GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Phil 2:15d-16a). Alleluia, alleluia! Shine on the world like bright stars. You are offering it the word of life. GOSP...

Twenty-eighth Sunday of the Year. Year A - Sunday, October 15, 2023 (EPISODE:443) : Readings for Sunday, 15 October 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. “I shall live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life.” SECOND READING: Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Eph 1:17-18). Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our h...

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, October 8, 2023 (EPISODE:442) Readings for Sunday, 8 October 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 5:1-7 Ps 80:9+12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20. “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel” SECOND READING: Phil 4:6-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. John 15:16). Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord. Because I have made known to you everything I have...

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, October 1, 2023 (EPISODE:441) Readings for Sunday, 1 October 2023 FIRST READING: Ezek 18:25-28 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. “Remember your mercies, O lord.” SECOND READING: Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 10:27). Alleluia, alleluia! My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord. I know them, and they follow me. GOSPEL: Matt 21:28-32 Image C...

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, September 24, 2023 (EPISODE:440) Readings for Sunday, 24 September 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 55:6-9 Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18. “The Lord is near to all who call him.” SECOND READING: Phil 1:20c-24, 27a GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Act 16:14b). Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord. To listen to the words of your Son. GOSPEL: Matt 20:1-16a Image Cr...

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, September 17, 2023 (EPISODE:439) Readings for Sunday, 17 September 2023 FIRST READING: Sir 27:30—28:7 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12. “The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to anger and rich in compassion.” SECOND READING: Rom 14:7-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 13:34). Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment. Love one another as I have love...

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, September 10, 2023 (EPISODE- 438) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2287617037 - Messenger rejected - Photo Contributor: ArtMari Readings for Sunday, September 10, 2023 - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Ezek 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your...

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, September 3, 2023 (EPISODE- 437) Readings for Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Jer 20:7-9 Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9. “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God” SECOND READING: Rom 12:1-2 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Eph 1:17-18). Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enl...

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, August 27, 2023 (EPISODE-436) Readings for Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Isa 22:19-23 (diff) Ps 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 6+8. “Lord, your love is eternal, do not forsake the work of your hands.” SECOND READING: Rom 11:33-36 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 16:18). Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the ro...

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, August 20, 2023 (EPISODE-435) Readings for Sunday, August 20, 2023 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Isa 56:1, 6-7 Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6+8. “O God, let all the nations praise you” SECOND READING: Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 4:23). Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom. And healed a...

Weekday Solemnity - The Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary –15th August 2023. (ep 434) Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - Weekly Parish Mass - podcast of Eucharist, including readings, prayers, homily) Greetings from Surfers Catholic parish! The Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary –15th August Readings FIRST READING: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalm: Ps 44:...

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, August 13, 2023 (EPISODE- 433) Readings for Sunday, August 13, 2023 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a Ps 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14. “Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.” SECOND READING: Rom 9:1-5 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Psalm 130:5). Alleluia, alleluia! I hope in the Lord. I...

The Transfiguration of the Lord. Year A --Sunday August 6th 2023 – Episode 432 Readings for The Transfiguration of the Lord FIRST READING: Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm: 96: 1-2, 5-6, 9 "The Lord is King, the most high over all the earth." Second reading 2 Pet 1:16-19 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION, (Mt 17:5).Alleluia, alleluia! This is my son, the beloved. In whom is all my delight. Listen to him. Alleluia. . GOSP...

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 30, 2023 (EPISODE- 431) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Vector ID: 1432897322 - book pearl of great price, vector illustration eps 10 - Vector Formats. 300 • JPG. Vector Contributor: AStudio-1 + Stock Illustration ID: 171963344. A precious pearl in an oyster shell in a row of shells 3D render. Illustration Contributor: Michael D...

IMAGE: stock photo ID: 1372767668 - Quail perched on a post surrounded by yellow mustard seed flowers. Photo Contributor: zaranda References: FR. PAUL W. KELLY; ***Mary Coloe. LiturgyHelp.com; MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT. ABBOT’S HOMILY. IMAGE: stock photo ID: 1372767668 - Quail perched on a post surrounded by yellow mustard seed flowers. Photo Contributor: zaranda [“’gospel’ values included...

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 16, 2023 (EPISODE: 429 ) Readings for Sunday, 16 July 2023 FIRST READING: Isa 55:10-11 Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14. “The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.” SECOND READING: Rom 8:18-23 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ((no bibl. ref.)). Alleluia, alleluia! The seed is the Word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will li...

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 9, 2023 (EPISODE- 428) Readings for Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Zech 9:9-10 Sunday, July 9, 2023. “I will praise your name forever, my king and my God” SECOND READING: Rom 8:9, 11-13 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 11:25). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth...

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 2, 2023 (EPISODE- 427) Readings for Sunday, July 2, 2023 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19. “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.” SECOND READING: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (1 Peter 2:9). Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a...