Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C - Sunday, July 3, 2022 (EPISODE-372)

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-14c-ordinary-time-2022-episode-372 Many thanks, The Parish Team Readings for 03-Jul-22 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C FIRST READING: Isa 66:10-14c Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20. "Let all the earth cry out to God with Joy." SECOND READING: Gal 6:14-18 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20). Alleluia, alleluia! May the Peace of Christ reign in your hearts, and the fullness of his message live within you. GOSPEL: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1901120383 - walking on old cobblestones street - Photo Contributor: Matej Kastelic ++++ Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C - 03-Jul-22 by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-14c-ordinary-time-2022-episode-372 (EPISODE-372) Prologue: In Australia, this weekend is also Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Sunday (Annually on the first Sunday in July), when Catholics come together across Australia to acknowledge and celebrate the gifts of Australia's First peoples. Let us move forwards as a united people in Christ, committed to embracing the gifts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge to not only Heal Country, but to Heal our relationships with one another, and in doing so our creators' gifts to us all – the gift of this beautiful world. +++++ The gospel this weekend shows Our Lord teaching his disciples to "travel lightly." If we avoid being overly attached to material possessions and if we are not enmeshed with "power and authority," we can successfully proclaim and witness true peace, justice and the values of God's Kingdom. Our Lord knew intuitively that people who are attached to possessions, personal comfort and power will be more tempted to water down the gospel message and tone down the values of the Kingdom for fear of the economic and social consequences of offending the status quo or upsetting the influential. If I value my possessions too much, I will hesitate to proclaim the gospel boldly for fear of forfeiting my valuables when persecuted for my stance. If I value power, I will not be keen to humble myself to the level of a servant, as Christ did. If I value my life too much, the truth and the justice of the gospel will be silenced by the merest threat to life, liberty or well-being by those who hate this message. There is certainly something freeing and light about 'travelling lightly'. Our Lord really knew what he was talking about. Jesus wants us to travel light, (Not just in relation to possessions, but also in relation to other spiritual and emotional baggage that we can tend to get bogged down with). I find the second reading by Saint Paul a bit mysterious. Paul was writing a very important message to the people of Galatia. There were tensions in the community, and Paul's letter is a passionate, loving and sometimes stern masterpiece of writing… to get across the message of the gospel to the arguing people. Saint Paul tells people that they shouldn't get bogged down on focusing on external signs of religiousness unless one keeps the meaning of the gospel. He is so passionate he even says at the end of it. See!… look! It is my own handwriting.. See the big letters….… (He is so honest and plain-speaking in his words: "I am so old and hard of sight now. But I am so moved by this issue, I am scribbling this down myself….in my own hand.. I have taken the writing implement from my usual scribe!…)…. Saint Paul then goes on to remind them, and us, that some people wear the signs of faith but don't live them. Some people wear the outward signs of membership of God's people in the Jewish faith, but only to avoid being persecuted by the Romans for being Christian. He says, "enough of this!" - "No more trouble on this topic." "Look, the cross of Christ shows us the meaning of true discipleship. If you really want signs to convince you, then look no further than the signs made by the scars that I bear on my own body," says Saint Paul, referring to what he has suffered for proclaiming the gospel. He had been through shipwreck, imprisonment, floggings, stoning, starvation, and so much more. Finally, in the gospel, the seventy-two disciples come back from their mission with success. They are delighted that the spirits deferred to them. But Jesus seems to warn them, "don't give in to pride and don't gloat over your power. Our achievements as disciples of Christ are all about God's grace. Then, Jesus follows this teaching up with a strange comment. He says: "I saw Satan fall from heaven." He may be saying, "watch out, even one of the Angels in heaven fell from heaven because of pride!" So, do not fall for the trap of pride in your own life and actions. Being a disciple of Christ is not about us, or how much power we personally can glean for ourselves. Our powers and abilities are actually about allowing God's grace and peace to work in and through us. This requires deep humility, generosity, openness and also not going around looking at everything I can possibly get out of this or that situation. Only by this humility, simplicity, openness to serve, and willingness to travel lightly, can we more fully allow God's grace to work in us, as willing and living instruments in the hand of God who is the Divine Artist. {To listen to the whole 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. } +++++ References: THE DAILY STUDY BIBLE. GOSPEL OF LUKE. (REVISED EDITION). BY WILLIAM BARCLAY. Sharing the Word through the Liturgical Year: (1997). Gustavo Gutierrez Fr Paul W Kelly scripture scholar William Barclay, as cited above ): "the first disciples are sent out on their first missionary assignment as raw recruits, with little to help them, but the lessons they learn here will be greatly needed later. Whatever we seek to achieve in Jesus' name, we are indeed doing it in the name of Jesus... not in our own names or by our own powers of talents....//.We are given the assistance that we need. Jesus reminds us that the crucial factor is not that we are personally powerful or that we are successful. What really matters is that we are doing the will of God, in Jesus' name, and it is this which is the reason for our ultimate salvation"). [Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1901120383 - walking on old cobblestones street - Photo Contributor: Matej Kastelic] Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C (03-Jul-22) (EPISODE-372) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You) +++++++++++++ {{Shalom (peace)}} Coming together as brothers and sisters in Christ, let us prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries by recalling our sins and remembering Christs greater mercy. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20. "Let all the earth cry out to God with Joy" GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20). Alleluia, alleluia! May the Peace of Christ reign in your hearts, and the fullness of his message live within you. Memorial Acclamation 2. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Sundays Ordinary IV Euch prayer II (pre+post variation: v1-SHORT) ++++ {I pray that you have a wonderful and grace-filled week.} Go forth, the Mass is ended. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my 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 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 - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish sends these emails in order to speedily keep in touch with parishioners, including for the occasional urgent/emergency emails affecting parish schedules (which has come in handy already for several unexpected events in the past - which people were grateful to receive quickly - So, we ask that you please consider keeping subscribed to this mailing list, as it helps us keep in touch in all sorts of changing situations. We have had times when parishioners said they did not know of an important development within the parish and it turns out that they had opted out of this central email). Copyright (C) 2022 Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Our mailing address is: Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Parish Sunday Mass - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C. - Sunday, June 26, 2022 (EPISODE: 371)

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-13c-ordinary-time-2022-episode-371 Many thanks, The Parish Team Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C. - Sunday, June 26, 2022 (EPISODE: 371) Readings for 26-Jun-22 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C. FIRST READING: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21 Ps 16:1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11. "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." SECOND READING: Gal 5:1, 13-18 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 9:51-62). Alleluia, alleluia! Speak, Lord, your servant is listening. You have the words of everlasting life. GOSPEL: Luke 9:51-62 Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2075040958 FORLÍ, ITALY - NOVEMBER 11, 2021: The modern fresco -Jesus invites - (detail) in church Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista di Coriano by Franco Vignazia (1995 - 1997). Contributor: Renata Sedmakova ++++ Please listen to the audio-recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers and homily), for Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C. - 26-Jun-22 by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-13c-ordinary-time-2022-episode-371 (EPISODE: 371) +++++ The Gospel this weekend shows various people coming up to Jesus and giving reasons why they cannot follow him immediately, but also how they intend to follow him as soon as possible.I think the key to this gospel is the first words of the passage: "As the time drew near for Jesus to be taken up to heaven." In other words, there was no time left. There was an absolute urgency and immediacy to Jesus' last days. There was no time but the present and there was not a time for hesitations, excuses or delays. It was now or never. So, irrespective of whether the excuses given by people were good or whether they were weak, nothing must be allowed to stop the mission of Christ from being accomplished. So, one needs to get their priorities right. Jesus' gospel has an urgency that demands first priority. And we must not let the many reasons that surround us, frustrate that plan. There may very well always be good reasons to put off until tomorrow (or later) what really needs to be done today. And of course.. tomorrow may never come…. There is a story told of an Olympic champion who lived in an Eastern Block nation during the time of the Cold War. … They wanted to defect to the West…. When they finally decided to do so… it was only by literally turning their back on their special car and their unique privileges and leaving immediately, without hesitation, carrying only what fitted into a had in the small suitcase they carried…. If they had tried to take anything more it would have alerted the authorities to their planned defection and the escape would have failed and ended tragically. If something is urgent and important hesitation or looking back could be catastrophic. Christ knew that. This weekend's readings are about setting out on an urgent and very important journey…. Jesus has been up 'til this point, traveling about proclaiming the good news… Now he has resolutely set his face towards Jerusalem and his impending suffering and death. As he journeys, various people come up to him and say: "I want to come with you." Jesus impresses upon them that he is not forcing anyone to come along with him. Rather, he is giving them absolute freedom. But, if they choose to follow him it will require total, complete and single-minded commitment. There can be no "ifs or buts," and no hesitation. To those who say "I will follow you anywhere, but first I have to do such and such," Jesus cuts them off and virtually says…. "forget it! Go home. I am heading in this direction immediately. Come with me now or lose the moment. There is only now. No time for wavering" ….. The intensity and the urgency of Jesus' mission cannot be more strongly emphasized. The first reading has a strikingly similar incident. Elisha is chosen by the prophet Elijah to follow him as a disciple, symbolised by the beautiful image of the Prophet Elijah throwing his cloak over the young man as he walks by. Elisha is obviously both honoured and frightened. He says, "first let me say goodbye to my parents." Elijah is affronted and says to him: "have I done anything to you? Am I forcing you to come with me? Go back and forget it." This has the desired effect of shocking Elisha into realising that this offer is once-and-only. (Elijah in his wisdom knew that Elisha, would probably have hesitated and not returned if he had looked back), and so Elisha went and followed Elijah immediately. At various times we all find ourselves setting out on new journeys. Whether those journeys be physical, spiritual, vocational, or otherwise. These journeys create some hesitations and fears. They involve moving out of comfort zones and into unfamiliar territory. But we also know that we follow Jesus wherever he has led us in life, without significant hesitation. God never has been one to lead us down the wrong paths, even if sometimes we have occasionally turned down some seemingly "dead-end streets" in some of our decisions and actions. ………. but we are sure that ultimately we will be led by the Lord to our destination.We trust in the shepherd who leads us all in the right paths…and who is always true to his name. The gospel today also raises the really important question of the extent to which we are capable of fooling ourselves… and self-deceiving ourselves… it can be a very subtle but effective thing…. Let us never underestimate the power of self-deception… it is a barrier and an obstacle to the generous challenge of self-forgetting service, demanded by the gospel of Jesus… The more we accept that we can tend to fall into self-justification to mask self-indulgence or water down Christ's message, the more we will be open to Jesus' call to follow him and place our priorities at his service. +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Mission 2000 – Praying Scripture In A Contemporary Way. Year C. By Mark Link S.J; A Book Of Grace-Filled Days. By Alice Camille; Sharing The Word Through The Liturgical Year. Gustavo Gutierrez). Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2075040958 FORLÍ, ITALY - NOVEMBER 11, 2021: The modern fresco Jesus invites - (detail) in church Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista di Coriano by Franco Vignazia (1995 - 1997). Contributor: Renata Sedmakova Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C. (26-Jun-22) (EPISODE: 371) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. +++++++++++++ {{Welcome everyone}} As we begin the Holy Eucharist, let us acknowledge our sinfulness, so as to worthily celebratethe sacred mysteries. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 16:1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11. "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 9:51-62). Alleluia, alleluia! Speak, Lord, your servant is listening. You have the words of everlasting life. Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Sundays Ordinary I Euch prayer I Communion side. pwk: LH (theme variation: 1 ) (pre+post variation: v1-lshort) ++++ {thanks everyone. And may God sustain you with his grace and love.} Go in peace.(glorifying the Lord by your life) ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my 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 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 - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish sends these emails in order to speedily keep in touch with parishioners, including for the occasional urgent/emergency emails affecting parish schedules (which has come in handy already for several unexpected events in the past - which people were grateful to receive quickly - So, we ask that you please consider keeping subscribed to this mailing list, as it helps us keep in touch in all sorts of changing situations. We have had times when parishioners said they did not know of an important development within the parish and it turns out that they had opted out of this central email). Copyright (C) 2022 Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Our mailing address is: Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year C - Sunday, June 19, 2022 (EPISODE: 370)

Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - Weekly Parish Mass - podcast of Eucharist, including readings, prayers, homily) Greetings from Surfers Catholic parish! Please find below the latest edition of the Parish weekly Sunday Mass/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-body-and-blood-of-christ-2022-episode-370 Many thanks, The Parish Team The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year C - Sunday, June 19, 2022 (EPISODE: 370) Readings for 19-Jun-22 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year C FIRST READING: Gen 14:18-20 Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4. "You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek" SECOND READING: 1 Cor 11:23-26 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:51). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living Bread from heaven, says the Lord. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. GOSPEL: Luke 9:11b-17 Shutterstock Licensed. Vector ID: 619558265 - Eucharist symbols of bread and wine, chalice and host. Modern stained glass window style first communion vector Contributor: Thoom ++++ Please listen to the audio-recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers and homily), for The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year C - 19-Jun-22 by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-body-and-blood-of-christ-2022-episode-370 (EPISODE: 370) ++++++++++++++++ This is such a beautiful feast day, the Body and Blood of Christ…. Or "Corpus Christi", as it is also known….. The Eucharist is so central to our church and to our faith….. A priest I worked with, once described regular Eucharist as like the piers on a bridge…. The Length of the bridge represents the journey of our daily and weekly lives…. The upward support pylons of the bridge are what support the length of the bridge…. to keep the whole thing standing. Similar to the image of a bridge, we need regular Eucharist as our weekly, (for many people a daily), support, along the whole length of our life-journey; lest the whole thing "caves in," under the weight of the world. …. It is so fitting to be celebrating this feast, when, in our parish children are celebrating their first Holy communion and (around this time) many parishes around the country and the world are doing so at this time too….. By receiving Holy Communion they truly are ONE with Jesus, united with God, and united with all of us, .. We are truly "in communion" of heart, mind, and soul with God and with one-another….. I love to tell First communion candidates that "First Holy Communion is a truly very special moment. ....There is only one thing better than first holy communion, and that is "second holy communion," and there is only one thing better than second holy communion and that is "third"….. and so on……. This sacrament makes the best sense when it is the beginning of a pattern for one's weekly life…. (And most certainly may it NOT be the first and last time one ever comes to communion…and also, may it not be the first and the rarest of times that one occasionally comes to communion). Eucharist is participating in the fullness of our membership as a disciple of Jesus. It is wonderful that God knows that we are physical beings who need tangible ways of connecting to God who is bigger than we can see or touch…. So, Our Lord gives us the gift and mystery of his Body and Blood. Real food and real drink for our spiritual journey and our connection to Christ. God comes to us in a 'touchable' (tangible) form and that is a gift of priceless value that we need to cherish by participating in regularly…. I remember when I was only about five or six…. In Church at Canberra… (and by the way, my earliest memories of the church was not in a 'church'… in Canberra in the seventies, they had virtually no churches… and there were many new areas and growing areas… so we had masses at the local school assembly hall.. which was transformed into a church for the Sunday Masses … God was present in the midst of the church, literally the 'ecclesia' - "the People of God" gathered by God… The only permanent piece of furniture at that time was a tabernacle built into a wall and kept safely locked to store the blessed sacrament. I remember as a six-year-old being in awe and wonder about the Mass. Even then I KNEW that Jesus came to us in a real way during the Mass.. and made his home in our hearts…., though I got a little confused about HOW this happened, as I was too young to receive communion at this time… …. I somewhat confusedly thought that Jesus was released into our hearts when they went to open the tabernacle at communion time… As a child, I thought that that Jesus was in there locked away and at communion time they would go and unlock the tabernacle and Jesus would fly out and fill our hearts… Well.. I didn't connect that the host given and the chalice given to people was Jesus truly coming into our hearts.. in a real way.. as real nourishment… Isn't it wonderful how the child's mind works… May the blessings of the sacrament fill our hearts and lives… so that WHAT we profess with our lips will be proclaimed by the loving ways we live our daily lives….. As we take in the Body and Blood of Christ, we become more and more the Body of Christ …. A real sacrament and sign of God's constant care and presence amongst us….always… +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Vector ID: 619558265 - Eucharist symbols of bread and wine, chalice and host. Modern stained glass window style first communion vector Contributor: Thoom The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year C (19-Jun-22) (EPISODE: 370 ) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. +++++++++++++ {{Good day everyone}} As we prepare to celebrate the great Sacramental feast of Gods love, let us pause, recall our sins, and trust in Gods infinite mercy. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4. "You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek" GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:51). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living Bread from heaven, says the Lord. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Sundays Ordinary I Euch Prayer II Communion side. pwk: RH (theme variation: 2) (pre+post variation: v1 -short) ++++ {heartfelt thanks to you all for uniting in prayer and reflectying upon God's goodness and care.} Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my 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 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: - RODE-NT-USB-mini 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 - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish sends these emails in order to speedily keep in touch with parishioners, including for the occasional urgent/emergency emails affecting parish schedules (which has come in handy already for several unexpected events in the past - which people were grateful to receive quickly - So, we ask that you please consider keeping subscribed to this mailing list, as it helps us keep in touch in all sorts of changing situations. We have had times when parishioners said they did not know of an important development within the parish and it turns out that they had opted out of this central email). Copyright (C) 2022 Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. All rights reserved. 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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. Year C. - Sunday, June 12, 2022 (EPISODE: 369)

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-holy-trinity-2022-episode-369 Many thanks, The Parish Team The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. Year C. - Sunday, June 12, 2022 (EPISODE: 369) Readings for 12-Jun-22 - The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. Year C. FIRST READING: Prov 8:22-31 Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. "O Lord our God how wonderful your name in all the earth" SECOND READING: Rom 5:1-5 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Rev 1:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. To God who is, who was, and who is to come. GOSPEL: John 16:12-15 [Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 1345663283 Holy Trinity. Trinitarian. Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Illustration - fresco in Byzantine style. Important information Release information: Signed property release on file with Shutterstock, Inc. - Contributor =Julia Raketic) ++++ Please listen to the audio-recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers and homily), for The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. Year C. - 12-Jun-22 by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-holy-trinity-2022-episode-369 (EPISODE: 369) +++++ This weekend, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity is a celebration of the very inner nature of God. This inner nature of God is such a profound mystery that we will never fully be able to express it, but it is so very helpful to comprehend it, as far as humanly possible. It is the mystery that there is ONE God… and only one God… and that God, in his own divine nature, is three persons, equal in majesty…. One in nature, (as God), but three distinct persons within this one nature… Father, Son, and Holy Spirit… This Means… God's very nature and essence are about community, diversity, unity, and sharing. God is, by nature, generous, loving, giving, sharing and so much more….. So much has been written about the Trinity… as a means of explaining its meaning to us, as believers…. Some very insightful Spiritual writers have captured some very profound ideas about God – the Trinity of persons….. For example…. "Within God there is perfect ease when it comes to the concepts of authority……."….Christ willingly submitted to the Father, without a word of protest. It is precisely that willingness that we are called to imitate in submitting ourselves to God the Father's authority. …..(So)….Jesus… who is one with the Father…. Is also perfectly comfortable subordinating himself to the Father…. And the Father, in return, gives his son, all authority and power……….Within the Holy Trinity, we see that the notion of subordination does not carry with it the notion of inferiority. [i]….. In return, the Heavenly Father gives back this obedience from the Son, as a profound re-gift. There is a hierarchy, without domination and without any form of indignity,……. This reminds us that in life, there can be equality of dignity but still distinct roles. But this never means inequality of dignity or lack of importance…… especially where there is mutual respect and cooperation and unity of purpose….. The Trinity reminds us that God is by nature generous, and giving and sharing……. "God created us so that the joy God has in God's very self might be ours too. God does not simply think about Himself or talk to Himself. God is filled with joy and love, within Himself! He celebrates with infinite and eternal intensity the beauty of this internal nature as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And we've been created to join the party! [ii] God as Trinity tells us that God's nature is love…. And a will to include us… share with us … and save us,……. "It was the whole Trinity, which at the beginning of creation said, "Let us make humanity". It was the whole Trinity again, which at the beginning of the Gospel seemed to say, "Let us save humanity". [iii] Because God is Trinity, God is by nature and essence a perfect community of sharing and union and love… This inner nature of the community means that God is, by definition, generous, and cannot help but allow God's loving sharing, and generosity to flow out into the creation of the universe and of creating the world, and humans and all the creatures in it…. And God's nature as a community in perfect union, cannot help but flow out into inviting his beloved people to share in this life forever too… And so, we celebrate today and always, that Our God's inner nature, motivation and essence are that of a perfect communion of persons, sharing the one nature as God, and lovingly inviting us his disciples to share in this life…. and to echo in our own lives and actions, the profound generosity, community, inclusion, love, respect, diversity, distinction, and authority with mutuality, that God's nature inspires. References: Fr Paul W. Kelly MISSION 2000 – PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. YEAR C. Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 1345663283 Holy Trinity. Trinitarian. Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Illustration - fresco in Byzantine style. Important information Release information: Signed property release on file with Shutterstock, Inc. - Contributor =Julia Raketic) +++++ The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. Year C. (12-Jun-22) (EPISODE: 369) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You) +++++++++++++ {{Greetings}} Our Gods love and mercy knows no bounds, and so let us recall our sins so as to worthily celebrate this Holy Sacrifice. Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of peace. Lord have mercy// You are Son of God and the Son of Mary. Christ have mercy// You are Word made flesh, the splendour of the Father. Lord have mercy. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9. "O Lord our God how wonderful your name in all the earth" GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Rev 1:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. To God who is, who was, and who is to come. Memorial Acclamation 3. Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Preface of the Most Holy Trinity Eucharistic Prayer III (pre+post variation: v1-short ) ++++ {Bless you all and May God's grace guide you each and every day.} Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my 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 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 MV-5 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 - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish sends these emails in order to speedily keep in touch with parishioners, including for the occasional urgent/emergency emails affecting parish schedules (which has come in handy already for several unexpected events in the past - which people were grateful to receive quickly - So, we ask that you please consider keeping subscribed to this mailing list, as it helps us keep in touch in all sorts of changing situations. We have had times when parishioners said they did not know of an important development within the parish and it turns out that they had opted out of this central email). Copyright (C) 2022 Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Our mailing address is: Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Surfers Catholic Parish Sunday Mass - Pentecost Sunday. Year C - Sunday, June 5, 2022 (EPISODE:368 )

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. Pentecost Sunday. Year C - Sunday, June 5, 2022 (EPISODE:368 ) Readings for 05-Jun-22 - Pentecost Sunday. Year C FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1+24, 29-30, 31+34. "Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth." SECOND READING: Rom 8:8-17 (new) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ((no bibl. ref.)). Alleluia, alleluia! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. GOSPEL: John 14:15-16, 23b-26 Image Credit Shutterstock Item ID: 2100398038 - Holy Spirit religious symbol, white dove on red background - Vector Formats- Contributor: Xolopiks ++++ Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Mass, Readings, prayers, and homily), for Pentecost Sunday. Year C - 05-Jun-22 by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/pentecost-year-c-faith-hope-and-love-2022-episode-368 (EPISODE:368) +++++ The Holy Spirit makes us disciples, able to be the Warm breath of human kindness at times of terrible coldness and need..... In the first book of the Bible, we are told that God "breathed on" us the first day he created us. "Genesis tells us that the Lord put his lips to ours and breathed in us and gave us his spirit of life. And so we became human beings. And John tells us that on the day of Pentecost, the risen Lord breathed on us a second time and gave us new life in The Spirit. Courage replaced caution and a fire was lit in our hearts that has scattered the darkness of fear forever. Those first disciples became new creations and so we are. The new life of the Spirit has been given to us so as to call us to a heroic life, —- to be instruments of God's peace and mercy in a beautiful but broken world." The Gospel today, from Saint John, tells us about the coming of the Holy Spirit. It is clear again that these early followers were hiding behind closed doors, feeling very, very fearful. And they were not imaging the danger. They were right to expect that they would be persecuted and harmed for being followers of Christ. The coming of the Holy Spirit takes their fears away. Interestingly the Spirit does not take the danger away, but it gives us disciples boldness to do what is right and not be frightened into backing down. At the heart of our Christian life, fear is taken away, and peace and forgiveness are given. In turn, we as instruments and living vessels of God's Spirit, - we too can dispel the fears of others and proclaim peace and forgiveness that are given to us in Jesus. Our gifts are different, each person has different gifts. We need all the gifts that each person has so that we can continue the work of Christ in our world. How different our world looks when we begin to recognize that each person brings his or her own gifts and that we need those gifts to live in the fullness of Jesus Christ. We KNOW the Spirit is at work in our lives especially when the love and sacrifice we show is clearly coming from a loving hand far bigger than our own lives and our own finite motives and actions when we do actions that are loving and unselfish, we are deeply aware that there is a power and a loving presence at work in us that is bigger than just ourselves. ….Transcending our limitations … and not explainable only by our own actions… but bigger, ……. And "of which are freely cooperating part…."It is God's Holy Spirit at work in and through us. At work in the world. A power of unselfish, sacrificing love and service. Unconditional love. That is at the heart of creation.As the readings this weekend tell us, we become beloved sons and daughters of God, and heirs to God's kingdom. We have been given the freedom of the children of God. But, this freedom is given to us in order that we too can live as Christ did, being all about service, sacrifice, and self-forgetting love. The Gospel this weekend also reminds us that the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the lives of the church will always work to remind us of all that Christ did and said, and keep us close to Christ and his values. The Holy Spirit is the "Spirit of Truth." All who live by the Spirit, strive to live authentic, honest, integrated lives built on truth. Finally… just an interesting insight -- … we often read this text about how (after the Spirit descended) people of different languages and cultures could all hear and understand….. but what is interesting is that the text does not say that the people were not speaking the same language… In fact, they were still speaking in the language of the different cultures present. But even so, they could all understand the same message. This is a reminder that the Spirit brings not uniformity, but diversity and variety. We are all ONE in that rich diversity because the common language we speak is the language of God… and that is LOVE… +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Also quoting from the St Mary's College daily diary entry on the Holy Spirit; MISSION 2000 – PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. YEAR B. BY MARK LINK S.J.; SHARING THE WORD THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR. GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ; MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT. ABBOT'S HOMILY Image Credit Shutterstock Item ID: 2100398038 - Holy Spirit religious symbol, white dove on red background - Vector Formats- Contributor: Xolopiks To listen to the whole 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 Pentecost Sunday. Year C (05-Jun-22) (EPISODE: 368 ) The Lord be with you. +++++++++++++ {{Hi}} My brothers and sisters, trusting in Gods 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. +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 104:1+24, 29-30, 31+34. "Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth." GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ((no bibl. ref.)). Alleluia, alleluia! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: the Mystery of Pentecost Eucharistic Prayer III (pre+post variation: v2-lonjg) ++++ Go forth, the Mass is ended. Alleluia! Alleluia! ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: 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 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. -Come Holy Spirit Hymn: inspired by the Hymn by Rabanus Maurus (9th century). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. Sound effects by Mark DiAngelo, "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - RODE-NT-USB-mini 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 - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish sends these emails in order to speedily keep in touch with parishioners, including for the occasional urgent/emergency emails affecting parish schedules (which has come in handy already for several unexpected events in the past - which people were grateful to receive quickly - So, we ask that you please consider keeping subscribed to this mailing list, as it helps us keep in touch in all sorts of changing situations. We have had times when parishioners said they did not know of an important development within the parish and it turns out that they had opted out of this central email). Copyright (C) 2022 Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Our mailing address is: Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office 50 Fairway Drive CLEAR ISLAND WATERS, QLD 4226 Australia Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe