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Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord March 29th 2024 . (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 Sile...

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 cloudy dark sky and sun light rays. Abstract Religious Lent illustration. - Illustration Contributor: Thoo...

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...

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year B. - Sunday, March 24, 2024 (EPISODE: 470) Readings for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year B. Blessing of the Palms Reading: Mark 11:1-10 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...

The Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year B. (episode 469) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 57457411 - Crucifixion of Jesus Christ during sunset Photo Contributor -MaxFX / and also combined - Stock Photo ID: 582484588 - Priest celebrates mass at the church - Photo Contributor – wideonet Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year B. – Readings for Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year B. (episode 469) FIRST READING:...

Fourth Sunday of Lent. -Year B - Sunday, 10 March 2024 (episode 468) Readings for Fourth Sunday of Lent.- Year B FIRST READING: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 (diff) Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6. “Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you!” SECOND READING: Ephesians 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....

Third Sunday of Lent. -Year B - Sunday, 3 March 2024 (EPISODE:467) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2156585795 - MONOPOLI, ITALY - MARCH 6, 2022: The painting of Jesus Cleanses the Temple scene in the church Chiesa di Sacro Cuore by Onofrio Bramante from 20. cent. Editorial Use Only. Photo Contributor: Renata Sedmakova Readings for Third Sunday of Lent.- Year B FIRST READING: E...

Second Sunday of Lent. Year B - (EPISODE: 466) 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 Father's voice was heard. Th...

First Sunday of Lent. Year B - First Sunday of Lent. Year B - (EPISODE: 465) 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 eve...

Ash Wednesday MASS - February 14th, 2024. Weekday Solemnity- 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 Je...

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - 2024 (Episode:463) 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 visited his people. GOSP...

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – In Australia we celebrate "the Sunday of the word of God, 2024 (EPISODE: 462) 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. And endured our suffer...

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, (EPISODE:461) Fourth Sunday in ordinary Time, Year B - Sunday, (EPISODE:461) 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 gr...

WEEKDAY CELEBRATION - AUSTRALIA DAY - NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE:460) 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 Stock Photo ID: 214578130. Kangaroo traffic sign. Photo Contributor: Petr Krato...

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. -Year B - Sunday, 21 January 2024 (EPISODE:459 ) Readings for Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.- Year B FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. “Teach me your ways, O Lord.” SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 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 Credit- Shutter...

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year B - Sunday, January 14, 2024 (EPISODE:458) Readings for Sunday, 14 January 2024 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. GOSPEL: John 1...

The Epiphany of the Lord. Year B - Sunday, January 7, 2024 (EPISODE:457) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2192215135. The American church in Paris. Stained glass window. Nativity. Adoration of the Child Jesus by the three wise men or Magi. France. 02-27-2020. Important information. Editorial Use Only. Photo Contributor: godongphoto Readings for Sunday, 7 January 2024 FIRST READ...

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD – Episode 456 - (Years: A-B-C) The First of January 2024. Happy New Year ! SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD –(1/1/24) 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 pr...

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary And Joseph. Year B - Sunday, December 31, 2023 (EPISODE: 455) Image - Shutterstock licensed Image: stock photo ID: 150278416. Vranov, Slovakia. 2019/8/22. The Nativity Icon – the Icon of the Birth of Jesus. Chapel of the Convent of the Holy Trinity in Lomnica, Vranov nad Toplou, Slovakia. By Adam Jan Figel Readings for Sunday, 31 December 2023 FIRST READING: Gen 15:1...

The SOLEMNITY of the Nativity of the Lord. Year A - - December 25 - (EPISODE 454) Readings for All Christmas Masses will be the Readings for Mass during the Night, (as follows): 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 wo...

Fourth Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 24, 2023 (EPISODE: 453) Readings for Sunday, 24 December 2023 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 Cr...

Third Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 17, 2023 (EPISODE:452) Readings for Sunday, 17 December 2023 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 Good news to the poor. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Jo...

Weekday - Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception - December 8th.(Years ABC) 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!...

Second Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 10, 2023 (EPISODE:451) Readings for Sunday, 10 December 2023 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...

First Sunday Advent. Year B - Sunday, December 3, 2023 (EPISODE:450) Readings for Sunday, 3 December 2023 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! GOSP...