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Fourth Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 19, 2023 (EPISODE: 411) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 189092048 - VENICE, ITALY - MARCH 14, 2014: The Miracle of Christ Healing the Blind by Antonio Trevisan (1753) in church San Francesco della Vigna. Important information. Editorial Use Only. Photo Contributor: Renata Sedmakova Readings for Sunday, 19 March 2023 FIRST READING:...

Third Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 12, 2023 (EPISODE: 410) Readings for Sunday, 12 March 2023 FIRST READING: Exod 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” SECOND READING: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. John 4:42+15). Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ. Lord you are truly the Saviour of the World. Give me living water, that I m...

Second Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 5, 2023 (EPISODE: 409) Readings for Sunday, 5 March 2023 FIRST READING: Gen 12:1-4a (diff) Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22. “Lord let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” SECOND READING: 2 Tim 1:8b-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 17:5). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud the Father's voice was heard. This is my be...

First Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, February 26, 2023 (EPISODE: 408) Readings for Sunday, 26 February 2023 FIRST READING: Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17. “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned” SECOND READING: Rom 5:12-19 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4:4b). Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. No one lives on bread alone. But on every word that comes from the mo...

Ash Wed MASS Readings for Ash Wednesday Mass - First Reading: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm: Ps 50:3-6. 12-14. 17. "Be Merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned." Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2 Gospel Acclamation: cf Ps 94:8 "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!" Gospel: Matt...

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 19, 2023 (EPISODE-407 ) Readings for Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13. “The Lord is kind and merciful.” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 3:16-23 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (1 John 2:5). Alleluia, alleluia! Whoever keeps the word of Christ, grows perfect in the lo...

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 12, 2023 (EPISODE- 406) Readings for Sunday, February 12, 2023 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Sir 15:16-21 (diff) Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34. “Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord.” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 2:6-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 11:25). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven...

Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Isa 58:7-10 Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. “A Light rises in the darkness for the upright” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 2:1-5 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 8:12). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the World says the Lord. The man who follows me will have the light of life. GOSPEL: Matt 5:13-16 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock...

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, January 29, 2023 (EPISODE- 404) Readings for Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Zeph 2:3; 3:12-13 Ps 146:6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10. “happy the poor in spirit, the Kingdom of heaven is theirs!” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 1:26-31 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 5:12a). Alleluia, alleluia! Rejoice and be glad. Your reward will...

AUSTRALIA DAY - NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE: 403) Shutterstock licensed image: Photo ID: 214578130 - Kangaroo traffic sign- Photo Contributor: Petr Kratochvila THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 32:15-18. The effect of justice will be peace. Psalm: Ps 84:9-14. R. "The Lord speaks of peace to his people." Second Reading: Rom 12:9-13: Work for the Lord earnestly. Gospel Acclamati...

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, January 22, 2023 (EPISODE-402 ) Readings for Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Isa 8:23b—9:3 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14. “The Lord is my light and my salvation” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 4:23). Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom. And healed all who...

Second Sunday Ordinary time year A - Sunday, ++++ Isaiah 49: 3-6 1 Ps 39:2, 4, 7-10. "Here I am Lord; I come to do your will. " Corinthians 1: 1-3 Alleluia, alleluia! The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. He enabled those who accepted him to become the children of God. Alleluia. John 1: 29-34 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 727445005 - LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN - SEPTEM...

Weekday Homily The Baptism of the Lord A - (9th January 2023) (EPISODE- 400) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7. Psalm: 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 The Lord will bless his people with peace. Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The heavens were opened and the Father's voice was heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17...

Sunday 8th January 2023. Sunday – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Readings for - Epiphany of the Lord. Year ABC FIRST READING: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13. "Lord, every nation on earth will adore you." SECOND READING: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Alleluia). Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and...

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 398)Solemnity of MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD - Sunday 1 January 2023 (Liturgical colour - White and Gold) First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm: Ps 66:2-3. 5. 6. 8. "May God bless us in his mercy." Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel Acclamation: Hebrews 1:1-2. Alleluia, alleluia! In the past, God spoke to our ancestors t...

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 398) Homily The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary And Joseph. Year A - Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 3:2-6, 12-14; Responsorial Psalm. 127:1-5. R. Happy are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. Colossians 3:12-21; Gospel Acclamation. Colossians 3:15, 16 (JB). Alleluia, alleluia! May the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, and th...

Readings for Sunday, December 25, 2022 - The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord. Year A FIRST READING: Isa 9:1-6 Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13. “Today is born our saviour, Christ the Lord.” SECOND READING: Titus 2:11-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 2:10-11). Alleluia, alleluia! Good news and great joy to all the world. Today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord. GOSPEL: Luke 2:1-14 Image Credit- Shutters...

4th Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 18, 2022 (EPISODE-396 ) Readings for Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 4th Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6. “Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory” SECOND READING: Rom 1:1-7 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 1:23). Alleluia, alleluia! The virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God-is-with-us. Alleluia! GOSPEL:...

PENITENTIAL CELEBRATIONS DURING ADVENT 2022 Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul’s homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: Subscribe...

Weekday - Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception - December 8th. Weekday Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception - December 8th. Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 97:1-4. "Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous deeds." Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Gospel Acclamation: cf Luke 1:28. Alleluia, alleluia! Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. Alleluia! Gospel: Lu...

3rd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 11, 2022 (EPISODE-395 ) Readings for Sunday, December 11, 2022 - 3rd Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 35:1-6a, 10 Ps 146:6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10. “Lord, come and save us” SECOND READING: Jas 5:7-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Isa 61:1 (cited in Lk 4:18)). Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he sent me to bring the Good news to the poor. Allel...

2nd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 4, 2022 (EPISODE-394 ) Readings for Sunday, December 4, 2022 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17. “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever” SECOND READING: Rom 15:4-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 3:4+6). Alleluia, alleluia! Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all people s...

1st Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, November 27, 2022 (EPISODE-393) Readings for Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 1st Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9. “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” SECOND READING: Rom 13:11-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL:...

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Year C - Sunday, November 20, 2022 (EPISODE-392 ) Readings for Sunday, November 20, 2022 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Year C FIRST READING: 2 Sam 5:1-3 Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5. “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” SECOND READING: Col 1:12-20 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 11:9b+10a). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits th...

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C - Sunday, November 13, 2022 (EPISODE- 391) Readings for Sunday, November 13, 2022 - Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C FIRST READING: Mal 3:19-20a Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9. “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice” SECOND READING: 2 Thess 3:7-12 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 21:28). Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads and see. Your redemption is...