Faith Hope and Love - Third Sunday of Lent - Year A

Third Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, March 08, 2026 (EPISODE: 574) Readings for Sunday, 8th March, 2026 FIRST READING: Exod 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9. "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." SECOND READING: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. John 4:42+15). Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ. Lord, you are truly the Saviour of the World. Give me living water, that I may never thirst again. GOSPEL: John 4:5-42 – Samaritan Woman Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1630381168 - OHRID, MACEDONIA - MAY 04, 2019: Jesus and the Samaritan woman, fresco in the Church of Saint Paraskeva of the Balkans near Saint Naum Monastery, Ohrid in Macedonia - Important information - Editorial Use Only. Photo Contributor: Zvonimir Atletic ++++ Jesus' example shows us, again, that the solution to division and disagreement is compassion, respect, listening, healing, and lovingly being open to the fullness of vision, and doesn't stand on narrow refusal to have a meeting of mind and heart. +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly; The Samaritan Woman Reconsidered. Kindle Edition. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg (Author), Pinchas Shir (Editor), Ludmila Lizorkina (Editor). ISBN: 1713300362. December 1, 2019; Gutiérrez, G. and Dees, C. (1997). Sharing the Word through the liturgical year. 1st ed. Maryknoll: Orbis Books. Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 1630381168 - OHRID, MACEDONIA - MAY 04, 2019: Jesus and the Samaritan woman, fresco in the Church of Saint Paraskeva of the Balkans near Saint Naum Monastery, Ohrid in Macedonia - Important information - Editorial Use Only. Photo Contributor: Zvonimir Atletic ++++++++ 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). "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" Inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++