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Mass - Second Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 1, 2026 (EPISODE: 573)

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Second Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 1, 2026
(EPISODE: 573)

Readings for Sunday, 5 March 2023
FIRST READING: Gen 12:1-4a (diff)
Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22. "Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you."
SECOND READING: 2 Tim 1:8b-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matt 17:5). Glory and Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud, the Father's voice was heard. This is my beloved Son, hear him.
GOSPEL: Matt 17:1-9 – Transfiguration

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May the light of Christ expose all those dark and false areas of our lives, things that distract and misdirect us, things that lead us away from the light of God's love, lead us away from the self-forgetting service of Christ. After all, this is our calling, this is the gift God gives us, and this is our final destiny, to be with God in Jesus, who is light from light.
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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).

"Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020.

Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" Inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020.

Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly.
Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser.

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.

First Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, February 22, 2026 (EPISODE: 572)

Readings for Sunday, 22 February 2026
FIRST READING: Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17. "Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned."
SECOND READING: Rom 5:12-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 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 the mouth of God.
GOSPEL: Matt 4:1-11 – Temptation

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There's more than a sense that this army of angels comes to support their king in this first of his many victories and give him what he needs, which Jesus knew would be provided by his Father, and not from rash acts of willfulness, pride or force
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References:

Fr Paul W. Kelly; from Wilkins, M. (2004). Matthew: NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan. E-edition. November 2014. Around p 153-164.
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{Bless you all, and May God's grace guide you each and every day.}

Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.

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"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).

"Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020.

Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" Inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020.

Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly.
Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser.

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.
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Faith, Hope and Love, the first day of the season of Lent, Ash Wednesday.

It's the source of lasting truth. So let's make this time of Lent the wonderful joy-filled gift that it really is, a time of peaceful self-denial and making space for God, fostering positive habits that will last well beyond 40 days, and may God, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to perfection in the secret of our own hearts.

Amen. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Faith, Hope and Love Faith, Hope and Love A time of Christian worship and reflection led by Reverend Paul Kelly Prayers and Chants from the Roman Missal 3rd Edition Copyright 2010 The International Commission on English in the Liturgy Scriptures New Revised Standard Version Copyright 1989 and 2009 by the NCCUSA The Psalms Copyright 1963 and 2009 The Grail Collins Publishers Prayers of the Faithful Together We Pray by Robert Borg E.J. Dwyer Publishers 1993 Australia Lenten Hymn Have Mercy Inspired by Psalm 50 Music by Paul W. Kelly and arranged with additional lyrics by Stephan Kelp 2020 Production by KER

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 15th, 2026 (EPISODE- 571)

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 15th, 2026 (EPISODE- 571)

Readings for Sunday, February 15th, 2026 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A
FIRST READING: Sirach 15:16-21 (diff)
Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34. "Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord."
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matthew 11:25). 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 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37


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Yes, God has given us true freedom, but it's also a freedom to live by God's law and to act responsibly, maturely, and always with love.
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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 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 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.
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Readings for Sunday, February 8, 2026 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A
FIRST READING: Isa 58:7-10
Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. "A Light rises in the darkness for the upright."
SECOND READING: 1 Cor 2:1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 8:12). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord. The man who follows me will have the light of life.
GOSPEL: Matt 5:13-16

The readings this weekend clearly point us to how we are to live as disciples, to be generous, merciful and just, and to share of oneself, a sharing that hurts and can be a cross to carry. But with God's grace, we can be that disciple. Salt, light, a city.
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References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly;

Kersten, J. (2013). New —St. Joseph Sunday Missal, Canadian Edition. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., p. 215; Link, M. (1992). Vision. Year A. Allen, Tex: Tabor Pub.

Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/pS38ayOHJjscYiSqOi21?ru=Paul-Evangelion

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"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.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++