Faith Hope and Love ep 566 - The Baptism of the Lord. Year A

The Baptism of the Lord A - ( Sunday 11 January 2026) - (EPISODE- 566) Weekday Homily The Baptism of the Lord A - ( Sunday 11 January 2026) (EPISODE- 566) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7. Psalm: 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 The Lord will bless his people with peace. Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The heavens were opened, and the Father's voice was heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 Image: Shutterstock Licensed stock photo ID: 1562076073. OHRID, MACEDONIA - MAY 04, 2019: Baptism of the Lord, fresco in the Church of Saint Paraskeva of the Balkans near Saint Naum Monastery, Ohrid in Macedonia. May the Lord who calls us to follow him into the waters of Baptism, raise us to newness of life, so that, united with Jesus, we may serve him in everything we do and say….. Giving public witness to all, by our love and service … ++++++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly 1. "The New Jerome Biblical Commentary." Brown; Fitzmyer; Murphy (eds.). Published by Geoffrey Chapman (1991). Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. Part I. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: St. Andrew Press. https://www.biblestudymagazine.com/bible-study- magazine-blog/tag/sedeq 2. From Pope Francis called forth in his homily on December 31, 2019, paraphrased in parts for clarity. https://zenit.org/articles/celebration-of-first-vespers-of-solemnity-of-mary-most-holy-mother-of-god-and-te-deum-of-thanksgiving-for-past-year/ 3. Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. Part I. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: St. Andrew Press. 4. Abbot's Homilies - Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert. [online] Benedictine. 5. Notes are taken from Prayer Time, Cycle A. Robert J. Heyer, ed. 2007 DeBona, G. (2013). Between the Ambo and the altar. Year A. 1st ed. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press. ++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] 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 - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++