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The Baptism of the Lord A - ( Sunday 11 January 2026) - (EPISODE- 566) Weekday Homily The Baptism of the Lord A - ( Sunday 11 January 2026) (EPISODE- 566) 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 Image: Shutterstock Licensed stock photo ID: 1562076073. OHRID, MACEDONIA - MAY 04, 2019: Baptism of the Lord, fresco in the Church of Saint Paraskeva of the Balkans near Saint Naum Monastery, Ohrid in Macedonia. May the Lord who calls us to follow him into the waters of Baptism, raise us to newness of life, so that, united with Jesus, we may serve him in everything we do and say….. Giving public witness to all, by our love and service … ++++++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly 1. "The New Jerome Biblical Commentary." Brown; Fitzmyer; Murphy (eds.). Published by Geoffrey Chapman (1991). Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. Part I. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: St. Andrew Press. https://www.biblestudymagazine.com/bible-study- magazine-blog/tag/sedeq 2. From Pope Francis called forth in his homily on December 31, 2019, paraphrased in parts for clarity. https://zenit.org/articles/celebration-of-first-vespers-of-solemnity-of-mary-most-holy-mother-of-god-and-te-deum-of-thanksgiving-for-past-year/ 3. Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. Part I. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: St. Andrew Press. 4. Abbot's Homilies - Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert. [online] Benedictine. 5. Notes are taken from Prayer Time, Cycle A. Robert J. Heyer, ed. 2007 DeBona, G. (2013). Between the Ambo and the altar. Year A. 1st ed. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press. ++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] 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 Digital Condenser (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 - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Sunday 4th January 2026. Sunday – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Sunday 4th January 2026. 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 have come to adore the Lord. GOSPEL: Matt 2:1-12 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 229407499 - Abstract background, Christian Christmas scene with a shining star in the sky, the birth of Jesus, and three wise men on camels, illustration. Illustration Contributor: losw ++++ *Prologue (Fr Paul Kelly) On this feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate that God's glory has been revealed to all the nations, and not just the chosen people of Israel. People from every corner of the earth, of every nation and race. Generations of people. God's revelation, God's invitation, is for all people of all times and places. +++++ Today… we kneel before the Christ child… we bow… and open up our treasure chests… what gift is it that we lay before our Lord…???? +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Also: Mark Link: Vision – Year A Gustavo Gutierrez: Sharing the Word through the Liturgical Year Abbot's homily: http://www.christdesert.org Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 229407499 - Abstract background, Christian Christmas scene with a shining star in the sky, the birth of Jesus, and three wise men on camels, illustration. Illustration Contributor: losw ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link. 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. Christmas Hymn - "Word Made Flesh" by Paul W. Kelly. Based upon: John's Gospel 1:14, 1 John 4:9 , & Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7. (Written on 8/5/20; 10/9/20). Arranged and sung by Stefan Kelk, with adjusted lyrics. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Traditional hymn: "We Three Kings," performed by the Bobby Cole Chamber Choir, licensed via Shockwave-Sound.com. ( https://www.shockwave-sound.com ) 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 - 2026] May God bless and keep you.

Solemnity of MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 1 January 2026 (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 through the prophets; now he speaks to us through his Son. Alleluia. Gospel: Luke 2:16-21 Image Credit: Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. Mary Star of the Sea. https://creator.nightcafe.studio/my-creations - Paul-Evangelion ++ As that wonderful Hymn says so beautifully - "Lord, let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me" Have a blessed and grace-filled year, and we also pray now and throughout this year, ……….. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. +++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Mark Link SJ. – Vision – Praying Scripture in a Contemporary Way. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] 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. Christmas Hymn - "Word Made Flesh" by Paul W. Kelly. Based upon: John's Gospel 1:14, 1 John 4:9, & Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7. (Written on 8/5/20; 10/9/20). Arranged and sung by Stefan Kelk, with adjusted lyrics. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Marian Hymn - "Salve Regina Mater Misericordiae." (Traditional 11th Century). Melody: Mainz (1712), Hymn #783 - Brébeuf Hymnal. From https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/ Marian Hymn – "Quem Terra, Pontus, Aethera." ("Whom Earth and Sea and Sky Proclaim"). Traditional 6th Century Hymn. Melody: Bartholomäus Gesius (d.1613). #376 - Brébeuf Hymnal. From https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/ [ Production - KER - 2026] May God bless and keep you.

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 563) The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 563) 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 the fullness of his message live within you. Alleluia! - Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Stock illustration Shutterstock licensed image - ID: 586044503 – "Holy family of Jesus, Mary and St Joseph the worker." Artistic abstract religious design. By Thoom. +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20060707_levada-valencia_en.html MY DAILY VISITOR REFLECTION, December 26th. Holy Family. stock illustration Shutterstock licensed image - ID: 586044503 – "Holy family of Jesus, Mary and St Joseph the worker." Artistic abstract religious design. By Thoom. +++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic. Blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email [email protected] Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: ."Faith, Hope and Love, A time of Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul W. Kelly Texts used in this programme are for worship and prayer for listeners wherever you are. Prayers and chants are taken from the English Translation of the Roman Missal, edition three, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the Liturgy. Scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, by the National Council of Churches of Christ, USA. , //adaptations to conform with Catholic liturgical norms, © 2009, by the same. [{selected psalms } - ***Psalm verses are (also) taken from "The Psalms: A New Translation" ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins. **] Prayers of the Faithful are adapted from Robert Borg's 1993 book " Together we pray." Published in Sydney Australia By E.. Dwyer. (out of print). { "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -published 2011, Composed and Sung by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski Featuring the. loria, The Creed, The Kyrie, The Mass parts, Psalms: http://www.ccwatershed.org/chabanel/ ]]] ] COPYRIGHT @ 2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. https://www.ccwatershed.org/vatican/Ralph_Sherwin_Videos/ "Faith, Hope and Love" theme Hymn: Words, based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, set to original music © 1996 by Paul W. Kelly. For more details, please visit http://homilycatholic.Blogspot.com.au Contact us at [email protected] Production by KER (Kelly Enterprises Resources) 2025 May God bless and keep you.

The SOLEMNITY of the Nativity of the Lord. Year ABC - December 25, 2025 (EPISODE- 562) https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/VzYw4OVpQx7I5eGyPVfV/first-century-palestine-a-serene-depiction-of-holding-a-newborn-child-also-bathed-in-light-joseph-st?ru=Paul-Evangelion The SOLEMNITY of the Nativity of the Lord. Year ABC - December 25, 2025 (EPISODE- 562) Readings for December 25, 2025 - The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord. Year ABC 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 +++ Amidst all this joy and hope, worry and messiness is indeed news of extraordinary joy and amazing wonder and significance. Joy (and news) to be shared by everyone - of every time and place! +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly (1) **Alain de Botton. "The Course of Love -By: ISBN: 9781501134517 - Penguin Books: 20th June 2017. Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Vector ID: 1220902873 - Biblical vector illustration series, nativity scene of The Holy Family in stable. Vector Contributor: rudall30 Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Roman Missal, 3rd edition, 2010, (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. "The Psalms" by The Grail - 1963, 2009. Prayers of the Faithful - Robert Borg "Together we pray" - (1993). St. Ralph Sherwin Gloria - written and sung By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. 2011 ccwatershed.org. Christmas Hymn - "Word Made Flesh" by Paul W. Kelly. Based upon: John's Gospel 1:14, 1 John 4:9, & Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7. (Written on 8/5/20; 10/9/20). Arranged and sung by Stefan Kelk, with adjusted lyrics. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Traditional hymns: O Holy Night (Vocal Duet), Joy to the World (Choir), Away in a Manger (Choir), performed by the Bobby Cole Chamber Choir, licensed via Shockwave-Sound.com (https://www.shockwave-sound.com) [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++