EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 4 MIN
This Sunday's Readings: Why God's Word Never Returns Empty – Deacon Randy Kiel – 07/09/2026
from The Catholic Morning Show · host Bo Bonner*, Deacon Randy Kiel
Sunday's Readings, July 12, 2026 – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading (Isaiah 55:10-11): God's Word, like rain and snow, never returns to Him without accomplishing its purpose — a foreshadowing of Jesus as the Bread of Life. Second Reading (Romans 8:18-23): Saint Paul reflects on his own suffering and reminds us that present hardships are nothing compared to the glory to come, even as creation itself groans in "labor pains," awaiting new life rather than death. Deacon Randy connects both readings to the hope Catholics carry into Mass each week. Full text of Sunday's readings: USCCB – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time #SundayReadings #CatholicMass #DeaconRandyKiel #CatholicMorningShow #WordOfGod #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Deacon Randy Kiel returns for his regular Thursday visit to The Catholic Morning Show to preview the Mass readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. He connects Isaiah's prophecy of rain and snow watering the earth to the fruitfulness of God's Word and the Eucharist, then turns to Saint Paul's letter to the Romans on suffering, hope, and the glory that awaits. It's a concise, practical preview for anyone preparing to hear Sunday's Gospel at Mass.
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