[powerpress] Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 Lectionary: 21 Reading 1 IS 42:1-4, 6-7 In this week’s first reading, we return to the prophet Isaiah for the first time since Advent. After such a long time of being in exile, the Lord shows his deliberate favor upon the Jews. God is… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – January 5, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Lectionary: 20 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Merry Christmas! It’s been a beautiful season of Christmas so far. Now we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Reading 1 IS 60:1-6 In this week’s first reading from Isaiah, we see beautiful imagery of the use… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – December 29, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] Sunday December 29, 2013 Lectionary 17 The Feast of the Holy Family (NAB Translation) Each year we have twelve official days of Christmas to contemplate the mystery of the incarnation and to meditate on the humanity of Christ as well as his divinity. The Feast of the Holy Family is one of the feasts… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – December 22, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday December 22, 2013 Fourth Sunday of Advent (NAB translation) Lectionary: 10 We are now in the fourth Sunday of Advent, and Christ is near. In this week of Advent we focus less on the second coming of Jesus and more on the preparation of Christmas. Both require that we prepare our hearts to… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – December 15, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2013 (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Lectionary: 7 (New American Bible Translation) Gaudete! – Rejoice! Rejoice! This is Gaudete Sunday,the Sunday of rejoicing of God’s people. This is the day we start to light the rose or pink candle on the Advent wreath. The tone of the season of… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – December 8, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] Second Sunday of Advent – Year A (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Sunday December 8, 2013 (NAB Translation) Lectionary: 4 We are now in the second Sunday of Advent, and this week we hear some more of the warnings of the coming of the Lord, but this time, the readings focus more on hope. Reading 1… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – December 1, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] First Sunday in Advent Sunday December 1, 2013 (Jerusalem Translation) Liturgy of the Word (NAB Translation) Lectionary: 1 Each year we cycle through the liturgical seasons in order to contemplate God’s mysteries again and again, that over time we may gain a deeper level of understanding of these mysteries and that the insights revealed may have a… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – November 17, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 159 November 17, 2013 (Jerusalem Bible Translation) We are now deep in the setting sun of the liturgical year. We’re only one week away from the celebration of Christ the King, the official end of the liturgical year, and the tone of the readings shows that we are preparing… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – November 3, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2013 Lectionary: 153 Reading 1 WIS 11:22-12:2 Today’s first reading comes again from a very Catholic book of the Old Testament not typically found in Protestant bibles. I find a lot of beauty in this reading that places its focus on God’s intention for all creation and… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 27, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflections
[powerpress] Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday October 27, Liturgy of the Word (NAB Translation) Lectionary: 150 Reading 1 Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 This week’s Old Testament reading comes from the book of Sirach also known as Ecclesiasticus (which means the Church’s book). This book of the Bible is not found in Protestant Bibles but was… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 20, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013 Liturgy of the Word (NAB Translation) Lectionary: 147 Reading 1 EX 17:8-13 This week’s first reading from Exodus is famous battle story of Moses. This is one of those stories that the future generations of Hebrews probably enjoyed telling over and over again in memory of… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 6, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for October 6, 2013 (NAB Translations) Lectionary: 141 The liturgy of the word is fairly straight forward this week, but they serve as a great reminder of the call of our lives as disciples of Jesus. Reading 1 HB 1:2-3; 2:2-4… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 29, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible) Liturgy of the Word for September 29, 2013 (NAB) Lectionary: 138 Reflection begins at 5:34 minute mark. Sunday September 29, 2013 Reading 1: Amos 6:1,4-7 Amos was a prophet and a shepherd originally from the southern kingdom of Judah, who was sent by God to the northern kingdom… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 22, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 22, 2013 (NAB Translations) Lectionary: 135 Reflection begins at 3:30 minute mark. Reading 1 AM 8:4-7 This first reading from Amos is short and to the point. We haven’t heard from this prophet in over a year and half at Sunday… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 15, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 15, 2013 (NAB Translations) Lectionary: 132 Reflection begins at 4:40 minute mark. Reading 1 EX 32:7-11, 13-14 This first reading features a conversation between Moses and God, showing an angrier side of the Father than we are used to hearing about…. [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 8, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time http://universalis.com/mass.htm Sunday September 8, 2013 Reading 1: Wisdom 9:13-18b This week’s first reading comes from the book of Wisdom. This book is generally not found in non- Catholic bibles, but is part of our Canon of scripture and was used at the time of Christ. Here the author… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 1, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 1, 2013 (USCCB NAB Readings) Lectionary: 126 Reflection begins at the 4:00 minute mark. Reading 1 SIR 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 The book of Sirach, also referred to as the book of Ecclesiasticus in some translations, is a collection of wisdom of the… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 25, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for August 25, 2013 – Lectionary: 120 Reflection starts at 4 minute mark. Reading 1 IS 66:18-21 The week’s first reading from Isaiah doesn’t sound very new to us, but to the Jewish people, this was almost too hard to comprehend. The Jewish people rightfully thought of themselves as the… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 18, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for August 18, 2013 – Lectionary: 120 Reflection starts at 3:30 minute mark. Reading 1 JER 38:4-6, 8-10 This first reading sounds like it comes straight from the storyline of a dama. Jeremiah is caught up in a messy scandal of politics in 7th century B.C. Jerusalem. Unfortunately, we miss… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 11, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C Sunday August 11, 2013 Reading 1 WIS 18:6-9 This week’s first reading comes from a very Catholic book. The book of wisdom comes from what is sometimes referred to as the Apocrypha, but we Catholics just say that it is part of the canon of… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 4, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C August 5, 2013 First Reading ECC 1:2; 2:21-23 This week’s first reading includes a very unique passage. It’s from one of the most difficult books to understand. In fact, this is the only time we’ll hear from the book of Ecclesiastes on a Sunday in… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 28, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 5:30 minute mark. Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary July 28, 2013 First Reading GN 18:20-32 In the first reading we see further development of the identity and character of Father Abraham, as we have seen the pat few weeks. Here we see that he has a very personal relationship with God. The… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 21, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 3:50 minute mark. Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary First Reading GN 18:1-10A This is a fascinating story that hides some supernatural details. On the surface, this looks like a very simple lesson about the importance of good hospitality, especially in contrast to the difficult times Abraham and Sarah experienced in Egypt… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 14, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 4:30 minute mark. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2013 Reading 1 DT 30:10-14 In the first reading we hear Moses speaking to the people of Israel in contrasts. He compares their faith to those of the neighboring pagans and reminds them of the simplicity of their faith. Sometimes people… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – July 7, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 Reflection starts at 4:15 minute mark. The language in this week’s readings is colorful. If this was your first mass, and first time to hear these readings, I’m sure they would leave quite the impression, but possibly even more confusion. Some of the central themes of… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 100: That’s All Folks!
Episode 100 [powerpress] Feedback: More feedback!! Current Events: Jason — I was going to go with all the natural disasters that we’ve covered but the one thing that really sticks out to me over this whole time looking back at old show notes is the whole Black Sheep Dog incident Church News: Jason — I… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 99: Coming into the Homestretch
Episode 99 [powerpress] Feedback: Lots of feedback!! Current Events: Next transformers 4 movie is being filmed in our Diocese!! http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/texas/transformers-invade-lockhart US President undermines Catholic schools after Vatican Prefect praised them http://www.sconews.co.uk/news/29253/us-president-undermines-catholic-schools-after-vatican-prefect-praised-them/ Church News: Pope Benedict XVI called religious liberty the “most cherished of American freedoms.” Is our most cherished freedom truly under threat? Consider… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 98: Is One Better Than Two? Two Better Than One?
Episode 98 [powerpress] Current Events: NBA Finals are set El Reno Super Tornado kills 3 well known Meteorologists http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/oklahoma-tornado-that-killed-tim-samaras-paul-samaras-carl-young-was-ef-5-widest-ever-recorded http://newsok.com/el-reno-tornado-is-a-national-record-breaker/article/3841672 I saw a post about the OK F5 tornado and have wide it was. At it’s largest it would have stretched from Mopac to I-35. Can you imagine that!! (Jason) Church News: Workplace Safety Forum… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 97: Big Announcement
Episode 97 [powerpress] Current Events: Spurs going to the NBA Finals again! I-35 underground? http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/new-plan-moves-i-35-underground-through-downtown Church News: A Discernment Dinner for high school age Catholic men will be held June 5 at 7 p.m. at St. William Parish Rectory in Round Rock. Men with an openness to encountering Christ, discovering their identity, and their mission… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 96: Praying For Oklahoma
Episode 96 [powerpress] Feedback: New Google+ layout Current Events: Moore, OK coverage – http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50147264n Church News: Theology on Tap, a ministry for young adults, will meet June 4 at 6 p.m. at Santa Rita Cantina (Escarpment Village 5900 W. Slaughter Ln. in Austin). Pam Neumann of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Austin will discuss… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 95: Revolution in Austin
Episode 95 [powerpress] Feedback: From The Bartlett Here is a possible topic to discuss. Competition – is it a virtue or a vice? If Jesus lead a sports league, would all the kids get trophies? What about in the free market, many demonize the free market and a key catalyst in the free market is… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 94: Mother’s Day Special
Episode 94 [powerpress] Current Events: Mother’s Day is coming! Church News: With Marie Seale at 9:00pm – THRiVE! Youth Event is coming to College Station and Austin Jason Evert will speak on Romance Without Regret for free, for students in 7th to 12th Grades. Friday, May 17, 6:30-10:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church,… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 93: I’m A Very Sensitive Man
Episode 93 [powerpress] Current Events: Jason Collins come out as the first openly gay player in a major sport. Another sports story this week…In the wake of the NFL Draft the Jets release Tim Tebow Topic Suggestions from: Delano Mireles@delano Rita Suva JPII’s canonization, BXVI’s return to Vatican, Morning after pill now OTC,… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast Ep 24 – How Could God Die?
[powerpress] Ep 24 – How Could God Die? Questions How can our God allow himself to be killed? 1 Cor 1:23: but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 92: Turn The Other Cheek
Episode 92 [powerpress] Feedback: Phil’s Voice feedback Current Events: Boston Manhunt Coverage Gosnell Trial #Gosnell abcnews.go.com/US/abortion-doctor-kermit-gosnell-condemned-pro-abortion-rights/story?id=18958384#.UXdjLspvBX8 http://www.lifenews.com/2013/04/24/gosnell-must-answer-for-abortions-at-his-house-of-horrors-clinic/ First Communion Reflection http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2013/04/dont-let-your-childrens-first-communion-be-their-last/ The Vatican doctors approve the miracle to make Wojtyla a saint http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/the-vatican/detail/articolo/wojtyla-wojtyla-wojtyla-24259/?utm_source=feedly Vandals tag the statue of Jesus at St. Albert the Great http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/22045564/north-austin-church-plagued-by-graffiti-taggers Church News: They said “yes” to God’s call, and gave… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 91: Pray For West
Episode 91 [powerpress] Current Events: Boston What do you think about Cardinal O’Malley’s statement http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2013/04/16/cardinal-omalley-we-turn-to-the-light-of-jesus-christ/ West, TX Fertilizer Plant explosion “If you would like to help the citizens of West, we are needing O Negative and O Positive blood donors, as well as platelet donors. For information on hours and locations, please check out website… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 90: Extreme Catholics
Episode 90 [powerpress] Feedback: Lots of G+ goat feedback Current Events: Speaking of Google. Looks like Google Fiber is coming to Austin (Jason) http://www.kvue.com/home/Google-Fiber-coming-to-Austin-201695291.html Catholics are now extreme!!! (Jason) http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20130405/NEWS/304050016/Training-material-listing-Catholics-8216-extremists-8217-angers-archdiocese Speaking of extremes… Accidental Racist? http://gawker.com/5994056/accidental-racist-is-a-real-horrible-song-by-brad-paisley Church News: Saints and Sinners 5K St. Patrick Parish in Hutto will host a Saints & Sinners After-Dark 5k… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 89: Screaming Goats
Episode 89 [powerpress] Current Events: Happy Easter Everyone! #whyaustin http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13286/north-korea-targets-austin-the-best-whyaustin-responses#gsc.tab=0 Austin officials to take “whatever precautions necessary.” Like what, exactly? http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/03/officials-to-take-whatever-precautions-needed-after-north-korea-threat/ Pope is praying for Peace for North Korea, we should too http://www.catholicvote.org/pope-francis-is-praying-for-peace-in-korea-we-should-too/ Church News: CSLewis Conferences http://www.hillcountryinstitute.org/events/cs-lewis-divine-presence-2013 On April 9, 2013, Catholics from across the state will join in a rally hosted by our… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 88: The Conclave Seagull Is Watching
Episode 88 [powerpress] Current Events: Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1301387.htm http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/26/17477922-pope-chooses-simple-residence-over-regal-papal-apartment?lite Speaking of the Pope it looks like the new Pope App is topping the charts over on the iTunes store. I was talking with our good friend Scott Whitaker about the excitement going on during the conclave and… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 87: The Pope Is Still Catholic
Episode 87 [powerpress] Current Events: Recap of Unofficial event http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2013/03/listen-to-the-sxswi-unofficial-catholic-panels-and-keynotes/ Pope Francis’ Coat of Arms and new ring http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/pope-francis-ring-pallium.cfm Cardinal Borgolio, now Pope Francis was not a popular vote. View Fantasy Conclave results http://blog.ecatholicwebsites.com/fantasy-conclave-update/ Church News: The annual Chrism Mass will be held March 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St…. [Read More]
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