Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, June 14, 2026 (EPISODE- 589)
Readings for Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 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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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 beloved children. We are called, loved and embraced — cherished beyond measure.
We are God’s people — daughters and sons of God — not because we have earned it or deserve it, nor because we are worthy in ourselves, but simply because God loves us. It is God, overflowing with generous love, who calls us to himself.
At first, Jesus’ call was to go out to the recognised children of Israel — those whom God first claimed as his own; after all, first things first. Later, however, because of God’s limitless love, this invitation was extended to include all peoples and all nations.
God’s love is so abundant that there is always room for one more.
There is so much noise and busyness in our world today — so many conflicting voices, and many competing values, some directly contradicting one another.
The countless people of our world, both near and far, are very much like harassed sheep. 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 life amid so much clamour?
In the first reading, the place called Rephidim means a resting place — a place of refreshment and support. There, with God’s grace, Moses prevailed in battle against the Amalekites. His weary, uplifted arms were supported by Aaron and Hur — sustained in a place whose very name speaks of support. It was also there that the people, though they thirsted and lost trust in God, were still refreshed when God brought forth water from the rock.
God loves us, nurtures us, and seeks to help us — most often through the ministry of his own people, through our brothers and sisters around us.
The harvest is plentiful, and there is much work to be done, but the labourers are few. Only by God’s grace can we meet such overwhelming demands.
We might ask, “Who are we to go out and live and proclaim the message of Jesus?” The answer is simple: we are loved and called by God. He has commissioned us for this work — not because of our merit, but because of his love. God calls us in love, and we respond in love.
And so each of us goes out on mission — not necessarily far afield. Our own local communities also need God’s loving guidance and care. We return to our homes, our workplaces, our social circles and the wider community.
As the Gospel shows us:
We fulfil this mission primarily through our actions, accompanied by words where needed.
Actions speak louder than words.
We carry out acts of kindness, compassion, healing, mercy and practical help.
We give a powerful witness through selfless service — not for personal gain, but following the example of the Good Shepherd.
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REFERENCES:
FR. PAUL W. KELLY
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A (Sunday, June 14, 2026) (EPISODE- 589)
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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"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 - 2026]
May God bless and keep you.
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