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Mass - The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord - Year C - Sunday, 12 January 2025 Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/pDMlAHLRvoMCYn9loxYF/the-holy-spirit-descended-on-him-in-bodily-form-like-a-dove-and-a-voice-came-from-heaven-you-are-my-?ru=Paul-Evangelion Readings for Sunday 12th January 2025 - The Baptism of the Lord. Year C. (first Sunday of Ordinary Time) FIRST READING: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalm 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27+28, 29-30. "Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!" SECOND READING: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Luke 3:16). Alleluia, alleluia! John said: He who is to come is mightier than I. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. GOSPEL: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 +++++ References: Homily by Fr Paul W. Kelly The New Community Bible. 2012. Strathfield, N.S.W.: St. Pauls. ^ Liturgia Commentary. Baptism of the Lord Year C. Liturgy Brisbane. © Copyright Liturgy Brisbane 2018; THE DAILY STUDY BIBLE. GOSPEL OF LUKE. (REVISED EDITION). BY WILLIAM BARCLAY; SHARING THE WORD THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR. GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ; 2010 – A BOOK OF GRACE-FILLED DAYS. BY Alice Camille; PATRICE J. TUOHY, PrepareTheWord.com, 2008, TrueQuest Communications, LLC Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/pDMlAHLRvoMCYn9loxYF/the-holy-spirit-descended-on-him-in-bodily-form-like-a-dove-and-a-voice-came-from-heaven-you-are-my-?ru=Paul-Evangelion The Baptism of the Lord. Year C. (first Sunday of Ordinary Time) (Sunday 12th January 2025) (EPISODE: 513) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks 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 English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure MV5 –USB - Editing equipment: NCH Software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Fr. Maximo Stock describes how Jesus's teachings about the end of the world should bring with them a greater amount of seriousness in our lives.
Fr. Ivan Pertine speaks about the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in the hearts of the holy, the Catholic Church, and the greater world on the Solemnity of Christ the King.
This Sunday, Monsignor James Watkins reflects on beginnings and ends. He discusses the end of the liturgical year and the tendency of people to focus heavily on endings and beginnings. He remembers the departed souls and commemorates their life and new life in heaven.
In this week's homily, Fr. Maximo challenges us: No one is so poor that they have nothing to give. God will be generous with you.
This Sunday, Monsignor James Watkins invites us to reflect and be grateful towards those who have and continue to be incredibly generous towards us with their time, talent, and treasure; and invites us to find ways to bestow onto others the generosity we have received from Christ.
Fr. Ivan Pertine discusses what it takes to love the Lord with your whole heart, intellectual capacity, and personal will—wow!
The month of October is dedicated to evangelizing in the Catholic Church. We are called to continue this vital mission of the Holy Spirit. Sooner or later, we are confronted with one obstacle: Is Christianity actually Good News, especially those who are doing well in this life, or for the young rich man in last weekend's Gospel? Yes, and here's why.
Why evangelize the young, rich man? Let's find out in this week's homily with Fr. Maximo Stock.
Fr. Ivàn Pertiné explores the good news about Jesus's teaching on matrimony and how to be open about it in the modern world.
Msgr. Watkins talks about how God's love is absolute, and how that is demonstrated through the unity of the Holy Trinity. He also discusses how marriage unifies 2 people into one body who exemplify God's love for humanity.
Jesus has different messages for outsiders and His disciples. Disciples are called fight harder against sin because they have received the fullness of the Gospels.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. . -Year B - Sunday, 27 October 2024 (EPISODE: 502) Readings for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. .- Year B FIRST READING: Jer 31:7-9 Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6. “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” SECOND READING: Heb 5:1-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. 2 Tim 1:10). Alleluia, alleluia! Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death. And brought us life through his gospel. GOSPEL: Mark 10:46-52 https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/cHWUHWxyYH69lMx2lSj5?ru=Paul-Evangelion References: Homily Fr Paul W. Kelly I Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You) +++++++++++++ {{Love and joy be with everyone}} welcome everyone, we gather - Ponder with reverence, God's word and sacrament. Coming together as brothers and sisters in Christ, let us pause and reflect upon our sins, in order to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life: Lord, have mercy// //Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins: Christ, have mercy//Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood: Lord, have mercy// May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. +++++++++++++++++++++ Memorial Acclamation 3. Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 126: 1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6. "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. 2 Tim 1: 10). Alleluia, alleluia! Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death. And brought us life through his gospel. ++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Sundays VII EP II (theme variation: 4 ) ++++ {May God's grace strengthen your faith hope and love, and may the Lord' love surprise you, even in the trials and challenges of this week. } Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to our weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks 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 English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John (Bill) Kelly (1942-2017) - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - RODE NT-USB-mini Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2024] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Just how important is memory?
Msgr. Watkins discusses the importance of not keeping focus on the substance of faith, even when when our attention may be drawn elsewhere.
Although some listeners thought Jesus was speaking metaphorically, He makes clear that His followers will literally eat his flesh and drink his blood. When we consistently do so, we become part of His sacrifice.
Sacrifices for atonement are universal throughout history and the world, but in Christ that sacrifice is made in its most perfect form.
Jesus is the one who can ultimately satisfy our desires, even as the world promises to feed us in other ways. As the world mocks the Christian faith, we are called to prayer and renewal.
Jesus' miracles point the crowds to his identity as the Son of God. We must interpret Jesus' signs through faith, or we will not understand them.
We are guaranteed to fail in a broken world, but God calls on us to try again and not be intimidated.
An attempt to find balance can prevent us from truly living in the way God calls us to. Jesus and the saints did not live with balance, but with radical love, passion, and ambition.
Christians should expect to be separated from the world as a result of following Christ, but this remove also provides benefits.
We recognize that God has created us for a great purpose, but we can become frustrated when our daily lives do not reflect that.
Join us in praying the Weekly Prayer for the week of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4th, 2024. Lector: Katie Wong.
Join Fr Rob as he reflects on the Sunday Gospel readings and how we can apply these reflections to our lives today. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sunday of the Word of God)Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Msgr. Watkins raises the importance of self-sacrifice in the Catholic Faith and discusses the Archdiocese of Washington's work to build and preserve a strong Catholic community through the support of the Annual Appeal. The Appeal supports over 90 Catholic Schools, as well as Catholic Charities, and the ordination of new priests.
How many of us struggle every day to remember the names of those we interact with? Isn't it impressive when someone remembers your name from years and years ago? Well Jesus knows your name, your full name, and so much more about you. He loves you that much. Take a moment to meditate on that beautiful fact.
God forms and saves us so that we can live unique lives of service to Him and each other.
Fr. Teo Brea explains how an ancient custom shows us the importance of being aware of God in our lives.
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on the responsible use of power and how it impacts those in authority.
Pride goes before the fall...let us rise in humility, not in further ego
The More You Share Your Faith, The More It Grows.
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Above every name
Higher than the earth
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Forgive your neighbour
Love one another
'Divine things'
God's love and compassion
'Do what is right'
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Wisdom and discernment
Speak to the Lord
God's creation
Peace and justice
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
'In newness of life'
'My treasured possession'