Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A –
Sunday, September 6, 2020.
(EPISODE: 250)
Father’s Day in Australia.
Readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - A
FIRST READING: Ezekiel 33:7-9
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. “O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.”
SECOND READING: Romans 13:8-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (2 Corinthians 5:19). Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; And the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
GOSPEL: Matthew 18:15-20
Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed ID: 30700369. Large group of people seen from above gathered together in the shape of a cross, on white background. (photographed prior to COVID-restrictions). By Arthimedes .
References:
Homily- Fr Peter Dillon
Prologue: Fr Paul W. Kelly
Bergant, D. and Fragomeni, R. (2001). Preaching the new lectionary. Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press. P. 340
Barclay, W. (2009). The gospel of Matthew. Edinburgh: Saint Andrew.
Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
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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.
- “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.
[ Production - KER - 2020]
May God bless and keep you.
