Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, August 9, 2026
EPISODE 597
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Readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A
FIRST READING: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a
Psalm 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14. "Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation."
SECOND READING: Romans 9:1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION, (cf. Psalm 130:5).Alleluia, alleluia! I hope in the Lord. I trust in his Word.
GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33
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(Fr Paul). Prologue:
God is found in the gentle whisper and not in the raging storm. His quiet yet authoritative voice speaks a truth more powerful than any clamour of the world.
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Homily;
In the first reading, Elijah meets God, whose presence is indicated by a “tiny whispering sound” or, as some translations put it, “a gentle breeze”, also rendered as “the sound of sheer silence”.
And then, in the Gospel, Jesus is encountered calming the wild, raging, stormy waters. God is gentle and immensely powerful at the same time. God is more powerful than any storms, dramas, or “clamours” in life. God is quiet, yet completely authoritative—He does not need to “out-yell” any contrary voices. His quiet, profound truth will prevail over even the biggest, loudest, and scariest of situations or people.
We have learnt, all too well, that the loudest voices in the world are not necessarily the ones that hold the key to eternal truth. Jesus’ voice was by no means the loudest voice of his time, but his message is ultimate truth and life. And his gentle, quiet voice of truth has resounded powerfully down the centuries, further than any other voice ever could.
So, whether it be storms or silence—whether it be dramatic or ordinary—the message is the same: God is present and active among us and with us. The signs are there if we search and listen with the “eyes and ears” of faith.
Like Saint Peter, we too must be willing to get out of the boat, “with heart pounding and mind racing”, doing so despite fear and doubt, and all the while keeping our eyes fixed firmly on Jesus.
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Fr. Paul Kelly
(References: Alice Camille; and WILLIAM BARCLAY . THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS. REVISED EDITION. 1975 . The Saint Andrew Press. Edinburgh, Scotland).
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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A (Sunday, August 9, 2026)
EPISODE 597
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You)
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{{Peace and Goodness to you all}}
My brothers and sisters, trusting in God’s mercy and love, let us call to mind our sins.
Lord Jesus, you have revealed yourself as the way to the Father: Lord, have mercy//You have poured out on your people the Spirit of truth: Christ, have mercy//You are the Good Shepherd, leading us to eternal life: Lord, have mercy.//
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
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Memorial Acclamation
3. Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
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PREFACE: Sundays VII
EP II
(OPENING THEME VARIATION: 3)
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{{Cheers and thanks everyone for this time of prayer and reflection - I hope you have a blessed week.}}
Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
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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 Tricia 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.
May God bless and keep you.
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