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Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year B. - Sunday, March 21, 2021 (EPISODE: 286) Readings for Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year B. FIRST READING: Jer 31: 31-34 Ps 51: 3-4, 12-13, 14-15. “Create a clean heart in me, O God. ” SECOND READING: Heb 5: 7-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 12: 26). Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ. If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord. And where I am, my servant will also be. GOS...

weekday solemnity The Solemnity of saint joseph - 19th march 2021 (EPISODE:284) **this is a special feast within this year dedicated to Saint Joseph - Patron Saint of the Universal Church **- Readings 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Psalm 88:2-5, 27, 29 R. "The son of David will live forever." Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Gospel Acclamation: (Ps 83:5). "Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! How happy...

St Patrick, Bishop. 17 March. Solemnity (This is a weekday Feast) (episode 284) ST PATRICK, bishop (Seasonal colour- white). Mass of the Solemnity. Gloria, Creed, Preface of Holy Pastors. (JB Lectionary, vol. 1, p. 979) Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-9; Ps 116. R. "Go out to all the world, and tell the Good News." Acts 13:46-49; Gospel Acclamation. (Luke 4:18-19). "Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Chr...

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Year B - Sunday, March 14, 2021 (EPISODE: 283) Readings for Fourth Sunday of Lent. Year B FIRST READING: 2 Chr 36: 14-16, 19-23 (diff) Ps 137: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6. “Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! ” SECOND READING: Eph 2: 4-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 3: 16). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. God loved the world so much, he gave his only Son. That all w...

Third Sunday of Lent. Year B - Sunday, March 7, 2021 (EPISODE: 282) Readings for Third Sunday of Lent. Year B FIRST READING: Exod 20: 1-17 Ps 19: 8, 9, 10, 11. “Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 1: 22-25 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 3: 16). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. God loved the world so much, he gave his only Son. That all who believe in him might...

Second Sunday of Lent. Year B - Sunday, February 28, 2021 (EPISODE: 281) Readings for Second Sunday of Lent. Year B FIRST READING: Gen 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps 116: 10+15, 16-17, 18-19. “I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.” SECOND READING: Rom 8: 31b-34 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 17: 5). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! from the shining cloud the Fa...

First Sunday of Lent. Year B - Sunday, February 21, 2021 (EPISODE: 280) Readings for First Sunday of Lent. Year B FIRST READING: Gen 9: 8-15 Ps 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9. “Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.” SECOND READING: 1 Pet 3: 18-22 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4: 4b). Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory. No one lives on bread alone. But on every wo...

Ash Wed (episode: 279) 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!” Go...

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, February 14, 2021 (EPISODE: 278) Readings for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Lev 13: 1-2, 44-46 Ps 32: 1-2, 5, 11. “I turn to you, lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 10: 31—11: 1 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 7: 16). Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has appeared among us. God has v...

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – In Australia we celebrate “the Sunday of the word of god, - Sunday, February 7, 2021 (EPISODE: 277) Readings for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Job 7: 1-4, 6-7 Ps 147: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6. “Praise the Lord, who heals the broken-hearted” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 8: 17). Alleluia, alleluia! He bore our sickness....

Fourth Sunday in ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, January 31, 2021 (EPISODE:276) Readings for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Deut 18: 15-20 Ps 95: 1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. ” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 7: 32-35 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4: 16). Alleluia, alleluia! A people in darkness have seen a great light. A radiant dawn shines on those lost...

AUSTRALIA DAY - NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY, 2021) (EPISODE: 275) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 32:15-18 Psalm: Ps 84:9-14. R. "The Lord speaks of peace to his people." Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 or Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 5:9 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 or Image: Photo by Will Turner on Unsplash Fr Paul W. Kelly Image: Photo by Will Turner on Unsplash +++ Archive of homil...

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B –Sunday, January 24, 2021 (EPISODE: 274) Readings for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Ps 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9. “Teach me your ways, O Lord.” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 7: 29-31 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 1: 15). Alleluia, alleluia! The Kingdom of God is near. Believe the Good News. GOSPEL: Mark 1: 14-20 Image - Shutterstock licensed Image:...

Second Sunday Ordinary Time year B - Sunday, January 17, 2021 (EPISODE: 273) Readings for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - B FIRST READING: 1 Sam 3: 3b-10, 19 Ps 40: 2+4, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10. “Here am I Lord; I come to do your will. ” SECOND READING: 1 Cor 6: 13c-15a, 17-20 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 1: 41+17b). Alleluia, alleluia! We have found the Messiah. Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace. GOSP...

The Baptism of the Lord. Year B. - Sunday, January 10, 2021 (EPISODE: 272) Readings for The Baptism of the Lord. Year B. FIRST READING: Isa 55:1-11 opt: Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 . “You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. ” SECOND READING: 1 John 5:1-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. John 1:29). Alleluia, alleluia! John saw Jesus approaching him and said: This is the Lamb of God who takes...

Epiphany of the Lord. Year B - Sunday, January 3, 2021 (EPISODE: 271) Readings for Epiphany of the Lord. Year B FIRST READING: Isa 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13. “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” SECOND READING: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 2:2). Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and have come to adore the Lord. GOSPEL: Matt 2:1-12 Image - Shutter...

Solemnity of Mary the holy Mother of God. Year B – Friday, January 1, 2021 (EPISODE: 271) 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 through the prophets; now he speaks to us through his Son. Alleluia. Gospel: Luke 2:16-21 Ima...

- Sunday, December 27, 2020 The feast of the holy family (in the octave of Christmas) (EPISODE:269) Readings for Sunday, December 27, 2020 FIRST READING: Sunday, December 27, 2020. “The Lord remembers his covenant forever.” SECOND READING: Sunday, December 27, 2020 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Sunday, December 27, 2020). Alleluia, alleluia! In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets; now h...

Christmas Mass - 2020 Faith, Hope and Love (episode: 268) Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish, Queensland. Today is born our saviour, Christ the Lord! A Blessed, Happy and Healthy Christmas to you all. And May God bless you and guide you through the coming year. The Dawning of the Light (Christmas 2020) Christmas Evening and Day Readings (Same for ALL Masses) First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Psalm: Ps 95:...

Fourth Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 20, 2020 (EPISODE:267) Readings for 4th Sunday of Advent - B FIRST READING: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (diff) Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29. “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.” SECOND READING: Rom 16:25-27 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 1:38). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the servant of the Lord. May his will for me be done. GOSPEL: Luke 1:26-38 Image - S...

Third Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 13, 2020 (EPISODE: 266) Readings for 3rd Sunday of Advent - B FIRST READING: Isa 61:1-2a, 10-11 Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54. “My soul rejoices in my God.” SECOND READING: 1 Thess 5:16-24 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. Alleluia! GOSPE...

Advent Hymn "O Come. Lord. (Advent)" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). By Paul W. Kelly.  Based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent.  Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, By Stefan Kelk, 2020. by Paul W Kelly (2020) Arranged and with added lyrics by Stefan Kelk

Feast Of The Immaculate Conception - December 8th. (episode: 265) 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: Luke 1:26-38 Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed ID: 416319478....

Second Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 6, 2020 (EPISODE: 264) Readings for 2nd Sunday of Advent - B FIRST READING: Isa 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14. “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation” SECOND READING: 2 Pet 3:8-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 3:4+6). Alleluia, alleluia! Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all people shall see the salvatio...

Readings for 1st Sunday of Advent - B FIRST READING: Isa 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19. “Lord make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved “ SECOND READING: 1 Cor 1:3-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37 Image: shutterstock licensed. ID: 406003843. “Kee...