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Your Catholic Corner - 20-08-2023( 0:28:19)
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20th Week Ordinary Time – Year A
Join Julie as she likens today’s Gospel reading from Matthew to her life-changing event in 2006. Isaiah 56:1,6-7 - The Lord reveals his salvation to all. Romans 11:13-15,29-32 - God’s favour to Israel is irrevocable. Matthew 15:21-28 - Jesus heals the daughter of the Canaanite woman because of her great faith.
Published: 20/08/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 06-08-2023( 0:28:18)
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Transfiguration of Our Lord – Cycle A
Julie shares how crepuscular rays always remind her of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. She sheds light on today’s liturgical readings: Daniel 7:9–10,13–14 - The prophet Daniel describes his vision of one like the Son of Man who received dominion from God. 2 Peter 1:16–19 - Peter says that the voice heard from Heaven confirmed the truth of his testimony about Christ. Matthew 17:1–9 - Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.
Published: 4/08/2023 8:00:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 30-07-2023( 0:28:21)
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17th Sunday Ordinary Time – Cycle A
Join Julie as she helps shed some light on today’s liturgical readings, puts them into historical context for better understanding, as well as sharing her personal reflections. 1 Kings 3:5,7-12 - Solomon pleases God when he asks for a wise and understanding heart to better govern the people, Romans 8:28-30 - God chose us to be conformed to the image of his Son, and Matthew 13:44-46 - Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven.
Published: 26/07/2023 12:15:00 p.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 23-07-2023( 0:28:22)
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16th Sunday Ordinary Time – Cycle A
Join Julie as she helps shed some light on today’s liturgical readings as well as share her personal reflections. She wonders whether God (through Paul) is asking her to slow down…? Wisdom 12:13,16-19 - God has shown himself to be a God of justice and mercy. Romans 8:26-27 - The Spirit intercedes for us with God. Matthew 13:24-43 (shorter form: Matthew 13:24-30) - Jesus offers parables about the Wheat and the Weeds and explains them to his disciples.
Published: 20/07/2023 2:30:00 p.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 09-07-2023( 0:28:20)
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14th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year A
Join Julie as she shares her personal reflections on today’s liturgical readings. This week’s Gospel reminds her of her first Rite 2 Reconciliation not long after she became Catholic.
Zechariah 9:9-10 - The Lord shall come to reign in Zion.
Romans 8:9,11-13 - Those in whom the Spirit of God dwells must now live according to the Spirit, not the flesh.
Matthew 11:25-30 - Jesus prays in thanks to God, who has revealed himself to the lowly.
Published: 7/07/2023 9:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 02-07-2023( 0:28:21)
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13th Sunday Ordinary Time:
Join Julie as she shares her personal reflections on today’s liturgical readings. She draws a parallel between the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly and the transformative experience of baptism. Do you die? No. Are you reborn? Yes.
2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16a - Hospitality extended to Elisha will be rewarded. Romans 6:3-4,8-11 - Through Christ we are dead to sin but alive in God. Matthew 10:37-42 - Jesus outlines the costs and rewards of discipleship.
Published: 27/06/2023 1:00:00 p.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 20-06-2023( 0:28:15)
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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A
Today's readings emphasise the importance of unwavering faith in God amidst difficulties. Julie provides historical context and shares her personal 21st-century reflection on this theme.
Jeremiah 20:10-13 - Jeremiah expresses confidence that the Lord will protect him.
Romans 5:12-15 - Sin came into the world through one person; so salvation came through one person for many.
Matthew 10:26-33 - Jesus assures the Twelve that God cares about them.
Published: 20/06/2023 9:00:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 11-06-2023( 0:28:21)
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CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY: Julie breathes life into the timeless texts on Corpus Christi Sunday. Her personal reflections serve to enrich your understanding and strengthen your connection with the Word of God. Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a: Moses tells the people to remember how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17: Though many, we are one body when we partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. John 6:51-58: Jesus says, “I am the living bread.”
Published: 8/06/2023 2:15:00 p.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 04-06-2023( 0:28:22)
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Holy Trinity Sunday
Get a better understanding of today’s Holy Trinity Sunday readings with Julie as she sheds light on each reading’s context. She also shares her personal reflections as a way to help you appreciate God’s word in today’s 21st Century.
Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel John 3:16-18
Published: 4/06/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 28-05-2023( 0:28:20)
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Pentecost Sunday – Join Julie as she unpacks Pentecost Sunday with 5 ways today’s Gospel reading can have meaning and relevance in today’s 21st Century world.
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 - The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles gathered in Jerusalem.
Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 - God’s Spirit renews the earth.
1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 - We are all one in Christ Jesus.
John 20:19-23 - Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Published: 28/05/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 14-05-2023( 0:27:55)
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Sixth Sunday Easter 2023 – this week Julie and Thomas chat about a hitch-hiker Thomas and his boss picked up, as well as reflect on today’s readings.
Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17 - The people of Samaria accept the Gospel of Jesus proclaimed to them by Philip.
Psalm 66:1-7,16,20 - Sing praise to God, all the earth.
1 Peter 3:15-18 - Be ready to give explanation for your hope in Christ.
John 14:15-21 - Jesus promises his disciples that he will send them another advocate, the Spirit of truth.
Published: 14/05/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 30-04-2023( 0:28:20)
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
This week Julie and Thomas reflect on this Sunday’s readings and talk about Thomas’s upcoming Youth Convention in Europe.
Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41- Peter and the other apostles baptise 3,000 people.
Psalm 23:1-6 - The Lord is my shepherd.
1 Peter 2:20b-25 - We have been healed by the wounds of Christ.
John 10:1-10 - Jesus is the gate for his sheep.
Published: 30/04/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 16-04-2023( 0:28:20)
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Divine Mercy Sunday – the Second Sunday of Easter
Julie shares her short pilgrimage on the Kapiti Coast + reflections.
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47: The first community of Christians grows as its members meet to pray and break bread.
Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24: God’s love is everlasting.
1 Peter 1:3-9: We have new hope because of Jesus’ Resurrection.
John 20:19-31: Thomas believes because he sees Jesus.
Published: 16/04/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 09-04-2023( 0:28:18)
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This Easter Sunday Julie celebrates and reflects the glory of Easter with her favourite absolutely, positively, only Easter music from artists you’ll recognise from outside the church. Join her as she shares why she chose these particular songs.
Published: 9/04/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 02-04-2023( 0:28:21)
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PALM SUNDAY 2023 REFLECTION
Gospel at the Procession with Palms
Matthew 21:1-11
Jesus enters Jerusalem as the crowd waves palm branches and shouts, "Hosanna!"
Isaiah 50:4-7
The Lord’s Servant will stand firm, even when persecuted.
Psalm 22:8-9,17-20,23-24
A cry for help to the Lord in the face of evildoers
Philippians 2:6-11
Christ was obedient even to death, and God has exalted him.
Matthew 26:14—27:66
Jesus is crucified, and his body is placed in the tomb. (shorter form: Matthew 27:11-54)
Published: 2/04/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 19-03-2023( 0:28:22)
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today Julie and Thomas reflect on what being blind and living in the light looks like in today’s secular world as Catholics.
1 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a - Samuel is sent to anoint David as king.
Psalm 23:1-6 - The Lord is our shepherd.
Ephesians 5:8-14 - The Ephesians are told to live as children of light.
John 9:1-41 - Jesus heals the man born blind and reveals himself to him as the Son of Man.
Published: 19/03/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 12-03-2023( 0:28:20)
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Third Sunday of Lent
Today Julie and Thomas continue their discussion on what it means to be Faithful during Lent – how it’s important to keep in mind ‘context’ in everything we do.
Exodus 17:3-7 - God tells Moses to bring forth water from the rock.
Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 - Sing joyfully in the presence of the Lord.
Romans 5:1-2,5-8 - Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
John 4:5-42 - Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well.
Published: 12/03/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 05-03-2023( 0:28:21)
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Second Sunday of Lent
Today Julie and Thomas reflect on what their Lenten journey looks like so far in relation to today’s readings.
Genesis 12:1-4a - God promises Abram a great blessing.
Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22 - God’s mercy is upon those who trust in God.
2 Timothy 1:8b-10 - Through God’s grace we are called to holiness.
Matthew 17:1-9 - Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.
Published: 5/03/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 19-02-2023( 0:28:20)
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary – readings and reflections with Julie and Thomas
Leviticus 19:1–2, 17–18 - Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.
Psalm 103: 1–4,8,10, 12–13 - Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness.
1 Corinthians 3:16–23 - Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
Matthew 5:38–48 - command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors.
Published: 19/02/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 05-02-2023( 0:28:20)
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Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time – Julie and Thomas discuss and reflect on:
Isaiah 58:7-10 - In the work of justice, light shall break through darkness.
Psalm 112:4-9 - The just person will be a light in the darkness.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Paul shows that he came to Corinth preaching Christ crucified.
Matthew 5:13-16 - Jesus teaches that his disciples are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Published: 5/02/2023 8:30:00 a.m.
Your Catholic Corner - 15-01-2023( 0:28:22)
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SECOND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A
First Reading – Isaiah 49:3, 5-6.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40.
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:1-3.
Gospel – John 1:29-34.
Julie and Thomas reflect on the Will of God and discernment.
Published: 15/01/2023 8:30:00 a.m.