Faith Hope and Love ep 564 - The Epiphany of the Lord - Years ABC (2025)

Sunday 4th January 2026. Sunday – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Sunday 4th January 2026. Sunday – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Epiphany of the Lord. Years ABC - Readings for - Epiphany of the Lord. Year ABC FIRST READING: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13. "Lord, every nation on earth will adore you." SECOND READING: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Alleluia). Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East, and have come to adore the Lord. GOSPEL: Matt 2:1-12 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 229407499 - Abstract background, Christian Christmas scene with a shining star in the sky, the birth of Jesus, and three wise men on camels, illustration. Illustration Contributor: losw ++++ *Prologue (Fr Paul Kelly) On this feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate that God's glory has been revealed to all the nations, and not just the chosen people of Israel. People from every corner of the earth, of every nation and race. Generations of people. God's revelation, God's invitation, is for all people of all times and places. +++++ Today… we kneel before the Christ child… we bow… and open up our treasure chests… what gift is it that we lay before our Lord…???? +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Also: Mark Link: Vision – Year A Gustavo Gutierrez: Sharing the Word through the Liturgical Year Abbot's homily: http://www.christdesert.org Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 229407499 - Abstract background, Christian Christmas scene with a shining star in the sky, the birth of Jesus, and three wise men on camels, illustration. Illustration Contributor: losw ++++++++ 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. https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks 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. Christmas Hymn - "Word Made Flesh" by Paul W. Kelly. Based upon: John's Gospel 1:14, 1 John 4:9 , & Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7. (Written on 8/5/20; 10/9/20). Arranged and sung by Stefan Kelk, with adjusted lyrics. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Traditional hymn: "We Three Kings," performed by the Bobby Cole Chamber Choir, licensed via Shockwave-Sound.com. ( https://www.shockwave-sound.com ) Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - SHURE MV5 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 - 2026] May God bless and keep you.