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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 Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Photo ID: 722119933. Jesus Christ crucifix cross on heaven sunrise concept, forgiving, Christian worship. By Art Stocker Refe...

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year A - Sunday, April 5, 2020 Readings for FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-7 “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me.” SECOND READING: Philippians 2:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. Christ became obedient for us, even to death. Dying on the cross. Therefore God raised him on high, and gave him a name above all o...

A Short Liturgy Remembering the Triumphal Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem. Year A - Reading: GOSPEL: Matthew 21:1-11. The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on...

For all who are housebound, this sound template for having a liturgy at home for weekdays may be helpful. It features the prayers of the start of Mass and the preparation of the gifts and Eucharistic Prayer and Spiritual communion and then conclusion. All you need is to pause the recording after the opening prayer and read the readings from Scripture set for the day. Hoping this may be a helpful r...

Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 29, 2020 (EPISODE: 216) 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 believ...

Homily The ANNUNCIATION of the LORD - 25th March, 2020 (episode 215) (This is a weekday Feast) Readings FIRST READING: Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10; PSALM 39:7-11. “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” SECOND READING: Hebrews 10:4-10. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 1:14). Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! The word of God became flesh and dwelt among us; and we saw his glory. Glory and praise to yo...

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 22, 2020 Readings for 4th Sunday of Lent A FIRST READING: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want” SECOND READING: Ephesians 5:8-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 8:12). Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ. I am the light of the world, says the Lord. whoever follows me will have...

St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 19 March Solemnity Readings 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Psalm 88:2-5, 27, 29 R. “The son of David will live for ever.” Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Gospel Acclamation: (Ps 83:5). “Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! How happy they who dwell in your house, O Lord; continually they sing your praise! Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!” Matthew...

St Patrick, Bishop. 17 March. Solemnity (This is a weekday Feast) 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 Christ! The Lord...

Third Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 15, 2020 Readings for 3rd Sunday of Lent A FIRST READING: Exodus 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” SECOND READING: Romans 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 may never t...

Homily Second Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 8, 2020 Readings for 2nd Sunday of Lent – A FIRST READING: Genesis 12:1-4a PSALM: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22. “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matthew 17:5). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud the Father's voice was heard. This...

Homily First Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 1, 2020 Readings for 1st Sunday of Lent – A FIRST READING: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 PSALM: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17. “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned” SECOND READING: Romans 5:12-19 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matthew 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...

Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 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 Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18 Homily Blessing and Distribution of Ashes Distribution of Ashes Song Prayer of the Faithful References: Fr Paul W. Kelly https://c...

Homily Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 23, 2020 Readings for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A FIRST READING: Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 PSALM: 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 love of God. GOSPEL: Matt 5:38-48 Image...

Homily Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 16, 2020 First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm: 118:1-2. 4-5. 17-18.33-34. Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth. You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37 Image credit: Shutte...

Homily Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 9, 2020 First reading. Isaiah 58:6-10 Responsorial Psalm 111(112):4-9. “A Light rises in the darkness for the upright” Second reading. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the World says the Lord. The man who follows me will have the light of life. Gospel. Matthew 5:13-16 Shutterstock Image: stock photo ID: 105369...

Homily The Presentation of the Lord - Sunday, February 2, 2020 Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 23:7-10. “Who is this King of glory? It is the Lord!” Hebrews 2:14-18; Gospel Acclamation: Luke 2:32 Alleluia, alleluia! This is the light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people, Israel. Alleluia! Luke 2:22-40 Shutterstock Licensed Image: ID: 1232605426. Casorate Primo, Italy. 2017/12/8. A stain...

Homily Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, January 26, 2020 Readings: Is 8:23 - 9:3; Psalm: 26:1, 4, 13-14 “The Lord is my light and my salvation” 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:23 “Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom. And healed all who were sick.” Mt 4:12-23 Shutterstock Licensed: stock photo ID: 1453090532. fisher man net with sunset in...

conversion of saint paul (weekday feast ) 25th January, 2020 Readings: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 116:1-2.“Go out to all the world, and tell the Good News.” Gospel Acclamation: cf John 15:16 Alleluia, alleluia! I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will last. Alleluia! Mk 16:15-18 ++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly +++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://h...

AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE:203) 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 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 5:9 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Image: Shutterstock licensed image: stock photo ID: 141480565. Wild Koalas along Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australi. By robert cic...

Homily Second Sunday Ordinary time year A - Sunday, January 19, 2020 Isaiah 49: 3-6 1 eluia, 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. Shutterstock Licensed. Stock photo ID: 518053207 Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2016/11/13. Painting of Christ in glory and Holy Spirit descending u...

Homily The Baptism of the Lord A - Sunday, January 12, 2020 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 ++++++++ Referenc...

Homily The Epiphany of the Lord. Year A - Sunday, January 5, 2020 First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm: 71:1-2. 7-8. 10-13. “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3. 5-6 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 2:2. Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and have come to adore the Lord. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Image: Shutterstock Licensed. ID: 498753523. Christ...

Homily Mary Mother of God. Year A - Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (Some Archive material utilised in this episode) 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. Go...

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary And Joseph. Year C - Sunday, December 29, 2019 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 the fullness of his message live within you. Alleluia! Matthew 2:1...