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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.