Thursday, June 29, 2023

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 2, 2023 (EPISODE- 427)

Readings for Sunday, July 2, 2023 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A

FIRST READING: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a
Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19. "Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord."
SECOND READING:
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (
1 Peter 2:9). Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvellous light.
GOSPEL:
Matt 10:37-42

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Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, July 2, 2023, by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-thirteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-episode-427-year-a-2023  (EPISODE- 427)
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Suffering Love

Even Our Lord hesitated at the enormousness of the cross..  at the garden of Gethsemane he prayed that this cup of suffering would be taken from him...  but then added (wonderfully- the post-script that we always add to every prayer we make to God) "However, not my will be done, but yours!"   Nobody rushes towards suffering or prefers the Cross. The mystery of the cross is a difficult but central reality in the life of Christ and of us all.....  And in life, there are many little crosses as we journey along our path......... Helen Keller...   the American author, political activist, and lecturer, who was both deaf and blind.  She said the most extraordinary thing once...It is challenging and difficult to comprehend this message but it is the message of the Cross.......The following are her words and this is what she said motivated her life....."I thank God for my disabilities. For through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God!"        -           WOW.   What an amazing outlook...... one that transformed everything she did and said.   Because of... and despite many major obstacles in life, she did not let stop her.

 

There is something very beautiful and central about the readings this weekend.They speak of the "cost" of discipleship. A very big difference when we follow Christ and "die to sin" - We die with Christ so that we can rise to newness of life, as the readings say.

 

It reminds us that when we become followers of Christ, it really does change our priorities. We "die" to selfishness and live to "generosity", -   And although we know that there is indeed a cost to following Christ, we do not keep a ledger - we don't count the cost. Because we follow Jesus' ways, we can be opposed by others who feel threatened by Christ's values.  We can be rejected by others whom the Gospel challenges.  We must be prepared for the fact that we may lose earthly "things" because of our discipleship and be put at a material disadvantage in terms of material priorities. Still, we are greatly encouraged to know that we are living something greater - life with and in Christ!  

 

I think of the wonderful generosity of that lady in the first reading. This lady just wanted to help a holy man, a servant of God, and she supported him in his holy work. She did it unselfishly, without expecting anything back, but because she and her husband had been so kind, they were blessed in ways they could never have imagined or expected. 

 

I was reading a reflection by the Jesuit commentator Mark Link, SJ. He was speaking about this Gospel message of "taking up one's cross and following Christ"  -  I must say, that at times I have said to the Lord,  "Look, Lord, I will follow you, and I will keep your message and values and proclaim it...  but this "taking up the cross"  and "suffering" thing....  that part!...  can we talk about that...   maybe re-negotiate it ...   I find that difficult!   "   -  I think most people baulk at the idea that there will be pain, loss and suffering in life and in our decision to follow Christ's ways.....   

 

Mark Link tells a story of a movie he once saw called "American Anthem"  -  it shows a young man who is having great difficulties coming to terms with the loss of a limb in an accident.  The man falls into a deep depression and stays in his room, with curtains drawn, not speaking to others, - passing his time in darkness....              he then contrasts this scene with another incident reported by a man called Robert Bruce... who recounted the day he was walking down a crowded street -  He heard the voice of someone singing joyfully.....and when he located the source of this uplifting singing.....He could not believe his eyes.... it was a man without legs, pushing himself along in a wheelchair, and singing joyfully and beautifully at the top of his voice....//  it is a reminder  that one person's rejection of a cross brought sadness, whilst another person's acceptance of a cross was the source of peace and joy.  This is not at all an easy message.  This is something that Our Lord not only taught us about, but he also lived this message so wonderfully.

 

There are crosses in our lives that we will surely find very difficult to accept or to carry.

 

Can we turn to the Lord and allow his grace to help us carry these burdens...   

 

May the Lord and his grace help us in our crosses and struggles...   May the Lord pass by the desert spaces and make them into a place of life-giving waters.......   and may we trust in the Lord when he bids us   ..  come to me all you who labour and are heavily burdened... and I will give you rest..... learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and I will give rest for your souls..."...

 

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References:

Fr Paul W. Kelly;

 

Mark Link S.J.  Vision 2000: Praying Scripture in a Contemporary Way: A Cycle.

 

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To listen to the Sunday Mass each week (including homily) from Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish, please visit this link: Liturgy for you at Home (by SPCP) -  https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks  

 

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A (Sunday, July 2, 2023) (EPISODE- 427)

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 greetings to you all. as we gather - Pondering with reverence, God's word.}}

My brothers and sisters, trusting in God's mercy and love, let us call to mind our sins.
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.
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Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19. "Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord."

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (
1 Peter 2:9). Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvellous light.
Memorial Acclamation
2. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
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PREFACE: Sundays Ordinary III
Eucaristic Prayer II

(theme variation:
4)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You)

 

{Peace and greetings to you all. as we gather - Pondering with reverence, God's word.)

 

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{Bless you all and May God's grace guide you each and every day.}

Go forth, the Mass is ended.

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com

To listen to the weekly mass/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  (https://eepurl.com/hpETjf)

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 Masters v10.27. Multitrack Studio Recording Software
NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.42

Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor v.6.10.4320

[Production - KER -
2023]
May God bless and keep you.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 25, 2023 (EPISODE-426)

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 25, 2023 (EPISODE-426)


Readings for Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A
FIRST READING: Jer 20:10-13
Ps 69:8-10, 14+17, 33-35. "Lord, in your great love, answer me."
SECOND READING:
Rom 5:12-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (
John 15:26b-27a). Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of Truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord. And you also will be my witness.
GOSPEL:
Matt 10:26-33

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Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 25, 2023, by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-twelfth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-episode-426-year-a-2023  (EPISODE-426 )
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I have a saying, and I truly believe this… whenever you are doing a thing that is right and good… inevitably, someone will come along and tell you to "Stop!" - We must ignore them. Jesus looked into their hearts and saw their opposition for what it is fear and feeling threatened in the comfy world that they had made. Jesus' response to these opponents was to keep going! Our Lord is the ultimate example of this complete faithfulness. His enemies knew that there was only one way they could stop him from proclaiming and living his good news message of inclusion, justice and love… and that was to destroy him… kill him and discredit him……. But the Word of God in Jesus cannot be silenced… God's living word cannot be held in the tomb for long. God's Word, in Jesus, rose up again….. showing once and for all that the opposing forces of lies, injustice and violence… were real, but ultimately empty threats…
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Poor Jeremiah, he was only doing God's will….. and awful people were doing everything they could to close him down. Jeremiah was speaking God's message - calling for Justice, and faithfulness, repentance and obedience to God's law….. and this got him immediately offside with those who were personally benefitting from BEING unjust and selfish. So, instead of listening to his message, Because it was hard and challenging and required a mindset change…. they did what people have done throughout the generations….. they took the easiest option and tried to shoot the messenger….. Jeremiah's enemies did everything they could to abuse him, contradict him…. lie about him so that he would be discredited, laugh at him and attack him…….. the wonderful thing is…. Jeremiah just kept telling his message; he ignored the attacks and the lies…..(although it hurt him and got him down)…… and he put his faith in God and kept going……

Jesus is the ultimate example of this complete faithfulness…… his enemies knew that there was only one way they could stop him from proclaiming and living his good news message of inclusion, justice and love… and that was to destroy him… to kill him and discredit him……. But the Word of God in Jesus cannot be silenced… God's living word cannot be held in the tomb for long. God's Word, in Jesus, rose up again….. ….. showing once and for all that the opposing forces of lies, injustice and violence… were real, but ultimately empty threats…

Saints and real heroes …are people who can endure any hardship, bear any indignity, face any danger (even death)… not because they think they can't be hurt…. no…. but because they know that what they struggle for is the TRUTH… and it is RIGHT…. and it is REAL…. and that they know their souls are safe -

(and Jesus knew this perfectly…. do not be afraid of those who can harm your body…… rather fear the one who has power over your very soul).

Of course, Jesus had a right to fear physical harm… there were indeed people out there trying to kill him…… (and they eventually did kill him - for a short time - but he believed in something much bigger than physical safety in this lifetime….

Jeremiah had people trying to kill him…. he was right to be concerned

For us today, the dangers are often not physical… although occasionally, in this country.. and in other places, its more common…. there are people still risking their lives and freedom for the cause of justice and truth……

but for many of us.. the dangers we face are more subtle… often spiritual…

When we have everything that we need, then we can be wordlessly tempted to think that we do not need God. When we look at our world today, we see that the richer nations believe less…….. That surely looks like a trend.

Jesus preaches a very different Gospel. Jesus tells us that real happiness comes from belief in God, from seeking the will of the Father, from giving to others, from sharing what we have with those who do not have, from respect for marriage, from praying and from forgiving.

Jesus challenge us: What are you doing with what you have? Are you loving God and loving one another? What are you doing in your daily life? Are you seeking only your own pleasures or are you seeking the Kingdom of God?

So often, we long for material pleasures, reassurances and the delights of this world! Jesus invites us to recognise that there is another world in which other values are much more important. When one person sins, others are encouraged to sin. When one person chooses to live according to the will of God, others can begin to grasp that there is another world. Jesus had a remarkable gift of convincing others of the Kingdom of God. Jesus is God, of course, but He invites us also to share His life and share that gift of convincing others of the Kingdom of God by our manner of living.

Okay, we may not live in a world where people are trying to kill us….. but… there are so many ways of 'neutralising' a person…. the most insidious of all is forms of aggression that seem to have been perfected in this modern world….. we can destroy a person with our words….. with lies and distortions…. how easy is it to say something about another that makes others think less of them,…. killing their reputation with either outright falsehoods… or even more insidious, by subtle innuendo….. this is another way people try to remove those who threaten them…..

But Jesus assures us…. things spoken in the dark will be brought into the light…. things whispered … will be shouted from the rooftops…. I believe that the truth will often be revealed eventually…. but not denying the damage that can be done in the meantime…. in any case, Jesus, our role model… assures us not ever to be spooked by the power of lies and threats….. he showed us to keep going, keep trusting and keep living and proclaiming the truth… and that those who try to oppose.. are doing so because the truth threatens them…. but, ultimately, they will not win. (but let us make no mistake… enormous damage might be done in the meantime… so we need strength, grace and love…to persevere…

And so, … we should not be surprised that - whenever we are doing a thing that is right and good… inevitably, someone will come along and tell us to "Stop it !" –Just because someone is unhappy with what we are doing –does not mean we are doing something wrong. Perhaps the other is unhappy because the good work being done is raining on their self-focused parade. - If that happens, - we are told to stop doing something that is good and worthwhile - we must be quite clear in our mind about this… we must ignore them. This could actually be an indication that the good we are doing is having an effect, and (as Our Lord knew all too well) not everyone is happy when good things change a situation that might have been benefitting some but not others. Jesus saw their opposition for what it is…. fear and threat… and he kept going, no matter what.

May we love the Lord our God, and may the way we live to show forth clearly that the Kingdom of Heaven is in our midst, especially in the face of opposition or criticism. May we live now in such a way that gives testimony to the love of God and to life everlasting. May we have no fear! And follow the Lord.

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References:

adapted and taken from Monastery of Christ in the desert,
and

also 2008 A Book of Grace-Filled Days,and

additions by Paul Kelly).

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To listen to the Sunday Mass each week (including homily) from Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish, please visit this link: Liturgy for you at Home (by SPCP) -  https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

Also found at -   https://tinyurl.com/FHLpwk

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A (Sunday, June 25, 2023) (EPISODE- 426)

The Lord be with you.
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{{Good wishes to you all. as we gather - Reflection upon God's word.}}

My friends in Christ, to worthily celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us first acknowledge our sins.
Lord Jesus, you are the image of the unseen God: Lord, have mercy.//You are the firstborn of all creation: Christ, have mercy//You are the head of the body, the Church: 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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Ps 69:8-10, 14+17, 33-35. "Lord, in your great love, answer me."

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 15:26b-27a). Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of Truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord. And you also will be my witness.
Memorial Acclamation
1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
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PREFACE: Sundays Ordinary II
Eucharistic Prayer III

(theme variation: 3)

The Lord be with you.

{Good wishes to you all. as we gather - Reflection upon God's word.)

(pre+post variation: v1-short)
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{thank you so much for taking this time with me to listen to God's word and for praising God for his goodness and care.}

Go in peace.(glorifying the Lord by your life)

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com

To listen to the weekly mass/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  (https://eepurl.com/hpETjf)

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 Masters v10.27. Multitrack Studio Recording Software

NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.42


Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor v.6.10.4320


[Production - KER -
2023]
May God bless and keep you.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Saturday 17th June 2023. (Weekday Memorial) The Immaculate Heart Of Mary

(Weekday Memorial) The Immaculate Heart Of Mary



Readings

 

Is 61:9-11: I will rejoice in my God.

 

Response:  (1 Sam 2:1,4-8):

R. My heart rejoices in the Lord my saviour.

 

Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is the Virgin Mary, who kept the word of God, and pondered it in her heart. Alleluia! (Cf Lk 2:19)

 

Lk 2:41-51: She stored up all these things in her heart.

 

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To listen to the audio recording of the readings, prayers and reflections for the (Weekday) Memorial of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-weekday-memorial-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-2023

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

{{May Our Lord's grace and love abide in you}}

On this special (memorial of) the
Immaculate Heart Of Mary

As one family in Christ, let us prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries by calling to mind our sins.

·         Lord Jesus, you came to open our hearts and minds to the will of the Father. Lord have mercy.

·         You came that we might have eternal life. Christ, have mercy.

·         By your death and resurrection, you have saved the world. 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
1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
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PREFACE: Blessed Virgin Mary 1
Euch .Prayer: II

(PROPOSED THEME OPENING 2)
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{May God's grace strengthen your love and hope and faith, and may God's love surprise you even in the trials and challenges of the week.}

Dismissal:

*(special for feast): ….
 or: Go forth, the Mass is ended.

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Prologue:

 

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HOMILY:

The Immaculate Heart of Mary 

St John Eudes, who died in 1680, promoted devotion to both the  Sacred Heart of Jesus and devotion to the Heart of Mary. And today's celebration is now placed on the church's calendar, very appropriately, straight after the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It celebrates the Love in Mary's heart.  How often do we fall short of reflecting God's Love for us and for others?

 

What is celebrated in the feasts of the sacred heart of Jesus and the immaculate heart of Mary are both related and also distinguishable….

 

Jesus' heart is the heart of God… with unbounded love flowing generously and limitlessly into all creation.

 

May, completely obedient to God's will…   opened her heart entirely to God's love,,, and her love for God is a perfect response to God's divine love.  

 

In the office of readings for this feast day…    we hear a beautiful passage – which is a   sermon of St Laurence Justinian (who died in 1456)

He writes:

"Mary kept all these things in her heart" (Luke's Gospel),

 

As Mary pondered all she had learned from reading and from what she had heard and seen, how greatly did she increase in faith, advance in merit and become enlightened with wisdom! More and more she was consumed with burning love. Drawing life and inspiration from the heavenly mysteries which were being unlocked for her, she was filled with joy; she became alive with the Spirit, she was guided towards God and was kept humble in herself. The effects of divine grace are such indeed that they raise one from the depths to the heights, and transform one in an ever greater degree of glory. Entirely blessed was the mind of the Virgin which, through the direction of the Spirit dwelling in her, ever obeyed the command of the Word of God in all things. She was governed not by her own judgement or opinions, but she outwardly performed through her body whatever wisdom had indicated inwardly to her faith. It was surely fitting that divine Wisdom, which had built the house of the Church for its abode, should use most holy Mary as its instrument, where the observance of the law, purification of the heart, the doctrine of humility and spiritual offering were concerned.

 

Imitate her, O faithful soul. Enter into the temple of your heart that you may be purified in spirit and cleansed of the pollution of your sins. In everything we do God considers our disposition rather than our actions. And so, whether we retire mentally to God in earnest contemplation and remain at rest or whether we are intent on being of service to those around us with good works and worthy undertakings, let our object be that we are motivated only by love of Christ. So the really acceptable offering of purification of the spirit is that which is rendered not in a man-made temple but in the temple of the heart, where Christ the Lord is pleased to enter.

 

The image of the Immaculate heart of Mary is often depicted with seven swords surrounding it, and piercing her heart.  This represents the seven sorrws….   Mary can teach us so much about continuing along the path even when sorrow and suffering burden us.  Mary teaches us to store these sorrows in our heart and ponder them with love,  so that wisdom, love, compassion and humility will be just some of the fruits of this deep meditation…

 

. I know not how to praise you, holy and immaculate Virgin.* Heaven itself cannot contain the One whom you bore in your womb.

 

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

 

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References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly


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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 – Jerusalem Bible – 1966 – Darton, Longman and Todd.


"The Psalms" ©1963 The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

Marian Hymn –– "Rainfall – Hail Holy Queen." Music by Paul W. Kelly. 1994, 2021. Words by Paul kelly, based on the Traditional Salve Regina Hymn. Arranged & with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021. 
https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk

Reflection Hymn post communion - Salve Regina (tono simple) 450 voces coro virtual Música Católica. 
https://cantocatolico.org/salve-regina/

Magnificat (Praise and sing to God)- (July 2021) -Music by Paul W. Kelly. (1985, 2010, 2021), Lyrics inspired by Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55). Music arranged, with adapted lyrics by Stefan de Freyne Kelk. [
https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk ] July 1, 2021.

[ Production - KER - 2023]
May God bless and keep you.

Friday, June 16, 2023

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 18, 2023 (EPISODE- 425)

 

Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - Weekly Parish Mass - podcast of Eucharist, including readings, prayers, homily)

Greetings from Surfers Catholic parish!

Please find linked below the latest edition of the Parish weekly Homily and link to the (audio) podcast of the mass, especially produced for those who are unable to be with us at mass.

https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-eleventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-episode-425-year-a-2023/s-ELRZIkCI2yV


Many thanks,

The Parish Team

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 18, 2023 (EPISODE- 425)

Readings for Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A

FIRST READING: Exod 19:2-6a

Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5. "We are his people. The sheep of his flock."

SECOND READING: Rom 5:6-11

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 1:15). ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news.

GOSPEL: Matt 9:36—10:8

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Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 18, 2023, by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-eleventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-episode-425-year-a-2023/s-ELRZIkCI2yV   (EPISODE- 425)

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Today,  Our Lord teaches us that there is always room for more members of his family.  The invitation to all people everywhere is always open. God wants to extend the definition of family beyond the narrow confines of blood or region.   The importance of community is also powerful in the readings this weekend.  We need to support and uplift each other, on our journey along the ways of the Lord.

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(Always Room for one more!)

We are God's own beloved children….   We are called, loved and embraced…..   Cherished…..

We are God's people (daughters and sons of God),  not because we have earned it or deserve it….   Not because we are in ourselves worthy of it…  But because God loves us.  It is God, overflowing with generous love, who calls us to Himself.

Initially, Jesus' call is to go out to the recognised children of Israel…   The ones God first took as his own .. after all, first things first. Later, however, (due to God's limitless love), this invitation would be expanded to include all peoples and nations…

God has so much love, and there is always room for yet one more…. There is so much noise and business in our world today….  So many conflicting voices……   Different worldly values – Many which directly contradict each other. The many, many people in the world….   Near and far…   are, very much like harassed lambs …. ….   The Lord says…. Go out to them, show them my love, and invite them into my pastures….    … It is heartbreaking. How do people make sense of things amongst so much clamour?

In the first reading…  the place called "Rephidim" means – resting place….    Place of refreshments…  A place of support….  Here Moses, only with God's grace, won the battle against the Amalekites,  and his tired uplifted arms were supported by Aaron and Hur….(supported in the place named "support"  -  Here also, the people thirsted and lost trust in God, but God still refreshed them with streams of water from a rock.

God loves us and wants to nurture us… and wants to help us primarily through the ministry of his children…. through and for our brothers and sisters around us…  The harvest is indeed plentiful, and there is so much work to be done….  But the workers are few…only God's grace can we achieve success against these overwhelming demands  

We might ask: "Who are we to go out and do this work of living and proclaiming the message of Jesus?….   The answer is simply this:  We are loved and called by God. // God has commissioned us to do this work.// Not by our merit!  God calls us with love, and we respond with love.

And so we, each of us, go out in mission; and not very far afield either….  Our familiar, local territory is also in dire need of God's loving guidance and care…   We go back… into our homes, our workplaces, our social situations…   and our wider community….

As the gospel shows us….

-       We achieve this mission primarily by "doing";…  and some explanatory speaking….

-       Actions…   more than words…     We do all sort of acts of kindness, compassion, healing, mercy and practical help….    

-       And with the powerful witness of selfless service – (not for one's own personal gain)….    After the example of the Good Shepherd.  

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REFERENCES:  

FR. PAUL W. KELLY

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To listen to the Sunday Mass each week (including homily) from Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish, please visit this link: Liturgy for you at Home (by SPCP) -  https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A (Sunday, June 18, 2023) (EPISODE- 425)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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{{hello everyone as we gather - Praise and Worship of our God.}}

Coming together as God's family, 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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Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5. "We are his people. The sheep of his flock."

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Mark 1:15). ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news.

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 Ordinary I

Eucharistic Prayer II

(theme variation: 2)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

{hello everyone as we gather - Praise and Worship of our God.)

(pre+post variation: v2-short)

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{my heartfelt thanks for your participation in this time of reflection, prayer and praise.}

Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com

To listen to the weekly mass/homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

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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 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 Masters v10.27. Multitrack Studio Recording Software

NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.42

Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor v.6.10.4320

[Production - KER - 2023]

May God bless and keep you.

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