Homily Studio

Weekly discussion on the Catholic readings. Join us each week as we reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s Scriptures.

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Homily Studio – Sunday 20 February 2022

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Homily Studio – Sunday 20 February 2022
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Scriptures for this Sunday, the seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time are explored through an informal conversation with John O’Connor and today’s invited guests David Moxon, Maya Bernardo and Kath Petrie.

Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Homily Studio – Sunday 13 February 2022

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Homily Studio – Sunday 13 February 2022
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Joining John O’Connor today in the Homily Studio to reflect on the scriptures for Sunday 13 February are Felicity Giltrap, Kath Petrie and Rory Paterson. Sunday 13th February also celebrates World Marriage Day. You may find helpful the following Beatitudes which were mentioned during the conversation.

Blessed are you when your marriage is struggling and seems arid, for you will realise that Christ works with you when you work on it every day.

Woe to you who are living married life as the perfect couple, with all the material goods you require and well-behaved children, for you will take your marriage for granted, and stop taking the daily decision to love.

Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

 

Homily Studio – Sunday 06 February 2022

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Homily Studio – Sunday 06 February 2022
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Joining John O’Connor in conversation today are David Moxon, Kate Kearins, Manuel Beazley and Rosalie Connors. They will share insights from the scriptures for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (also in Aotearoa – Waitangi Day.) Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

 

Homily Studio – Sunday 30 January 2022

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Homily Studio – Sunday 30 January 2022
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Scriptures for this Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time are explored through an informal conversation with John O’Connor and today’s invited guests Triona Doocey and Laurel Lanner. A South Island gathering. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Homily Studio – Sunday 23 January 2022

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Homily Studio – Sunday 23 January 2022
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Joining John O’Connor in conversation today are John Kinder, John Kleinsman and Rocio Figueroa. They will share insights from the scriptures for Word of God Sunday – 23 January. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Homily Studio – Sunday 16 January 2022

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Homily Studio - Sunday 16 January 2022
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Scriptures for this Sunday, the second Sunday of Ordinary Time are explored through an informal conversation with John O’Connor and today’s invited guests – Kate Kearins, John Kinder, and Colin MacLeod. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Homily Studio – Sunday 9 January 2022

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Homily Studio - Sunday 9 January 2022
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Scriptures for this Sunday, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, are explored through an informal conversation by John O’Connor with today’s invited guests – Triona Doocey, Colin MacLeod and Cynthia Piper. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Homily Studio – Sunday 2 January 2022

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Homily Studio - Sunday 2 January 2022
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The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 2nd January. Joining John O’Connor today in the Homily Studio to reflect on the scriptures for the Epiphany are Merv Duffy, Kath Petrie and Chris Duthie-Jung. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Musical reflections on these readings:

Homily Studio – Sunday 26 December 2021

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Homily Studio - Sunday 26 December 2021
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The Feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on Sunday 26th December – the day after Christmas Day. Joining John O’Connor today in the Homily Studio to reflect on the scriptures for the Feast of the Holy Family are John Kleinsman, Maya Bernardo and John Kinder. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

Musical reflection for these readings:

  • Marlon Williams – “Tapu te Po / O Holy Night”

Homily Studio – Sunday 19 December 2021

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Homily Studio – Sunday 19 December 2021
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This week John O’Connor returns to reflect on the scriptures for next Sunday 19 December – the fourth week of Advent. Joining John in conversation are John Kinder, Rocio Figueroa and Kath Petrie. Click here to read the Scriptures for this Sunday.

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