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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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

4th Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 21, 2025 (EPISODE-561 ) Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1417111835 - FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 11, 2019: Altarpiece of Saint Joseph the Worker, by Pietro Annigoni in the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy. Editorial Use Only.Photo Contributor - Zvonimir Atletic 4th Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 21, 2025 (EPISODE-561 ) Readings for Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 4th Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6. "Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory" SECOND READING: Rom 1:1-7 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 1:23). Alleluia, alleluia! The virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God-is-with-us. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Matt 1:18-24 Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1417111835 - FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 11, 2019: Altarpiece of Saint Joseph the Worker, by Pietro Annigoni in the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy. Editorial Use Only.Photo Contributor - Zvonimir Atletic ++++ Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for the 4th Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 21, 2025, by clicking this link here: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (EPISODE-561) +++++ Special Reflection by Seminarian Oliver Bajon: My name is Oliver Bajon, and this is the fourth Sunday of Advent homily. It is my great honour and privilege to be delivering this homily, as Father Paul has asked me to deliver it. I'm a first-year seminarian with the Holy Spirit Seminary in Banyo, and I'm currently on my pastoral placement here in Surfers Paradise. Make us ready to receive Emmanuel, so that Christ may dwell among us and within us. Amen. +++++ References: Seminarian Oliver Bajon Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1417111835 - FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 11, 2019: Altarpiece of Saint Joseph the Worker, by Pietro Annigoni in the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy. Editorial Use Only.Photo Contributor - Zvonimir Atletic 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 You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: Subscribe to mailing list to keep up-to-date. Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly "O Come. Lord. (Advent) HYMN" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). By Paul W. Kelly. Based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, by Stefan Kelk, 2020. Quiet reflection music and hymn - Original musical composition by William John kelly (1942-2017) Lyrics based on the Song of Praise by the Three Young Men, The Book of Daniel 3:24-9. By Paul kelly. Arranged and sung, and with adapted lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021 [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. Extra Text: unspoken for Advent: - 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) .+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

3rd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 14, 2025 (EPISODE-560 ) https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/nUBzMcQrLphpScjnINRj/john-the-baptist-baptises-jesus-in-the-river-jordan?ru=Paul-Evangelion 3rd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 14, 2025 (EPISODE-560 ) Readings for Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 3rd Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 35:1-6a, 10 Ps 146:6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10. "Lord, come and save us" SECOND READING: Jas 5:7-10 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 the Good news to the poor. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Matt 11:2-11 Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/nUBzMcQrLphpScjnINRj/john-the-baptist-baptises-jesus-in-the-river-jordan?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++ The Kingdom is about sheltering and including the stranger, the outsider, and showing real mercy, patience, respect and care, showing true care, compassion and active assistance. All who follow Christ are urged to be patient, diligent and open. In the meantime, we're called to live and practice the values of God's Kingdom, patience, reverence, hope, service, and all in harmony, avoiding complaining about one another and not getting caught up in factions or rivalries or particular disputes. Waiting and working for the coming of the Lord who is coming to save us. +++++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Gutiérrez, G. and Dees, C. (1997). Sharing the Word through the liturgical year. 1st ed. Maryknoll: Orbis Books. Pilch, J. (1995). The Cultural World of Jesus. SUNDAY BY SUNDAY, CYCLE A. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/nUBzMcQrLphpScjnINRj/john-the-baptist-baptises-jesus-in-the-river-jordan?ru=Paul-Evangelion 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 "O Come. Lord. (Advent) HYMN" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). By Paul W. Kelly. Based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, By Stefan Kelk, 2020. Quiet reflection music and hymn - Original musical composition by William John kelly (1942-2017) Lyrics based on the Song of Praise by the Three Young Men, The Book of Daniel 3:24-9. By Paul kelly. Arranged and sung, and with adapted lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021 [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. Extra Text : unspoken for Advent: - 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) .+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2nd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, December 7, 2025 (EPISODE-559) https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/y14DqEqW9MkbA6yiJQaH/john-the-baptist-thin-and-ascetic-with-unkempt-hair-and-curly-unbrushed-hair-and-tattered-clothes-ma?ru=Paul-Evangelion 2nd Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday,December 7, 2025 (EPISODE-559 ) Readings for Sunday,December 7, 2025 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17. "Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever" SECOND READING: Rom 15:4-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 3:4+6). Alleluia, alleluia! Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all people shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Matt 3:1-12 Conversion, repentance, lives of justice, compassion, practical assistance to the needy, and above all love, are the only right paths to God's kingdom. The Lord is indeed coming, he will not delay, and he must find us awake and alert and busy about the Father’s work. ++++++++++ Fr Paul W. Kelly Gutiérrez, G. and Dees, C. (1997). Sharing the Word through the liturgical year. 1st ed. Maryknoll: Orbis Books. #Link, M. (1992). Vision - PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. Year A. Allen, Tex.: Tabor Pub. P.20. ISBN: 0883474328 Pilch, J. (1995). The Cultural World of Jesus. SUNDAY BY SUNDAY, CYCLE A. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. **"Alfred Nobel". 2019. En.Wikipedia.Org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel **https://www.ozy.com/flashback/the-newspaper-error-that-sparked-the-nobel-prize/40007/ Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/y14DqEqW9MkbA6yiJQaH/john-the-baptist-thin-and-ascetic-with-unkempt-hair-and-curly-unbrushed-hair-and-tattered-clothes-ma?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to my 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 "O Come. Lord. (Advent) HYMN" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). By Paul W. Kelly. Based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, By Stefan Kelk, 2020. Quiet reflection music and hymn - Original musical composition by William John kelly (1942-2017) Lyrics based on the Song of Praise by the Three Young Men, The Book of Daniel 3:24-9. By Paul kelly. Arranged and sung, and with adapted lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021 [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. Extra Text : unspoken for Advent: - 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) .+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1st Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (EPISODE-558) Image: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/vgXHw10mPrdDDAf3hZ5M/jesus-christ-returns-in-glory-at-the-last-judgement?ru=Paul-Evangelion 1st Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (EPISODE-558) Readings for Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 1st Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9. "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord" SECOND READING: Rom 13:11-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Matt 24:37-44 ++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Brown, R., Fitzmyer, J. and Murphy, R. (1993). The New Jerome Bible handbook. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. Image: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/vgXHw10mPrdDDAf3hZ5M/jesus-christ-returns-in-glory-at-the-last-judgement?ru=Paul-Evangelion 1st Sunday of Advent - A (Sunday, November 30, 2025) (EPISODE-558) ____ In the Name of the Father (+) and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. [Presider blesses the wreath with the sprinkling of holy water, using these words]: As we begin our Advent Journey, in preparation for Christmas, We bless this Advent Wreath. May the sprinkling of this water remind all of us gathered here of our first sharing in the grace of baptism. During this time of Advent may we prepare for the Lord's coming with open hearts and minds. May this wreath be a symbol to us (+) of this time of prayerful watching and waiting For the coming of the Lord. {Presider now blesses the wreath and sprinkles it with holy water} • We now light the candle for the 1st Sunday of Advent. The "Prophet's Candle" Symbol of Hope. Reminding us that Jesus is coming. {Presider takes taper and lights first candle on Advent wreath} · Lord Jesus your coming was proclaimed by the prophets of old. Lord Have Mercy. · Lord Jesus, call us to lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. Christ Have Mercy. · You instruct us to STAY AWAKE, for our salvation is near at hand. Lord, Have Mercy. (No Gloria during the Advent season). Collect: Let us Pray…. ++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9. "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord" GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Advent I Eucharistic Prayer II (theme variation: 1) (pre+post variation: v1-long) ++++ {Cheers and thanks everyone for this time of prayer and reflection - I hope you have a blessed 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: [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 Theme Hymn - "O Come. Lord. (Advent) HYMN" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Words based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, By Stefan Kelk, 2020. Quiet reflection music and hymn - Original musical composition by William John Kelly (1942-2017) Lyrics based on the Song of Praise by the Three Young Men, The Book of Daniel 3:24-9. By Paul kelly. Arranged and sung, and with adapted lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021 [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.