Faith Hope and Love - ep 596 -The Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary time - Year A

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, August 2, 2026 EPISODE 596 Readings for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A FIRST READING: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18. “The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.” SECOND READING: Romans 8:35, 37-39 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matthew 4:4b). Alleluia, alleluia! No one lives on bread alone. But on every word that comes from the mouth of God. GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21 Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/lVLdSb71i80Khz7HxnqL?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++ Daily, we come to understand more deeply that it is because we are all brothers and sisters to everyone that he bids us (in so many ways): “you give them something to eat yourselves.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ REFERENCES: FR. PAUL W. KELLY https://www.who.int/news/item/28-07-2025-global-hunger-declines-but-rises-in-africa-and-western-asia-un-report Plus, “Break Open the Word” ++ Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: 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 - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++