Faith Hope and Love ep 547 - The Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross - Years ABC -

Exaltation of the cross -Year C - Sunday, 14 September 2025 (EPISODE: 547) Readings for Exaltation of the cross- Year C FIRST READING: Num 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38. “Do not forget the works of the Lord.” SECOND READING: Phil 2:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ((no bibl. ref.)). Alleluia, Alleluia! We adore you, O Christ and we praise you, because by your cross you have redeemed the world! GOSPEL: John 3:13-17 Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/prV7OXUEYjhGLpQIBP6Q/a-family-kneeling-in-prayer-before-the-crucifix?ru=Paul-Evangelion Jesus believed so completely in the needs and protection of everyone… even those most on the margins…. and put his whole life on the line to ensure it….. this power is stronger than all others…. and we celebrate the love and care of God revealed in this most contradictory sign … of victory and love…. Through the Cross..! +++++ REFERENCES: - FR. PAUL W. KELLY - [1] MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT. ABBOT’S HOMILY. [Abbots Homily, Christ in the Desert - The Monastery of Christ in the Desert Homily posted on September 10 2014. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2014. Cycle ABC. 2014] – ++++++ Exaltation of the cross Year C -(Sunday, 14 September 2025) (EPISODE: 547 ) 2. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Eucharistic Prayer 2 (theme variation: theme 2 ) (post version: v2-long) ++++ {8. Bless you all and May God's grace guide you each and every day of this week.} 2. Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to the 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 visting here: https://surfersparadiseparish.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85b9ddd594b242276d423bfe9&id=002282d9e0 Details 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 (1942-2017) - 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 Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. And (2024+) Rode Nt-1 + AI-1 Sound Mixer. Editing equipment: -- MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software v10.49 (NCH Software). NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.63 (NCH Software) Sound Processing: iZotope RX 10 Audio Editor (Izotope Inc.) Text transcription as per recorded podcast version is transcribed by TurboScribe.ai {excellent and accurate transcription from voice to text} [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++