Bob the Lector Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:26:53 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559092 en-us © 2026 Bob the Lector yes f5c73a80-9a15-5b9a-acf1-4cef809ec65d Bob episodic false This podcast empowers Catholic lectors to bring God's Word to life!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bob https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1lumi7igulgmikql71kqka41w915?.jpg Bob the Lector https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559092 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/23/2026 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/23/2026 After eleven chapters of overthinking, it’s as if St. Paul’s brain is worn out, and his heart bows in worship and wonder.

]]> After eleven chapters of overthinking, it’s as if St. Paul’s brain is worn out, and his heart bows in worship and wonder.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19656525 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0700 445 1 82 full false The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/23/2026 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/23/2026 Isaiah gives the King’s chief steward a piece of God’s mind, after the fella gets too big for his britches.

]]> Isaiah gives the King’s chief steward a piece of God’s mind, after the fella gets too big for his britches.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19656497 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0700 479 1 81 full false The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/16/2026 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/16/2026 We have a poetic exhortation from the Book of Isaiah that speaks to inclusion, covenant fidelity, and the universal scope of God’s salvation.

]]> We have a poetic exhortation from the Book of Isaiah that speaks to inclusion, covenant fidelity, and the universal scope of God’s salvation.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19619378 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0700 604 1 79 full false The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/16/2026 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/16/2026 We have a complex and occasionally confusing message by St. Paul, but he finishes with a beautiful and heartfelt message that God’s mercy is for all.

]]> We have a complex and occasionally confusing message by St. Paul, but he finishes with a beautiful and heartfelt message that God’s mercy is for all.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19619380 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0700 617 1 80 full false The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/09/2026 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/09/2026 We have a classic Old Testament scene you’ve heard dozens of times, but not like you’re about to.  What’s wild about this passage is not what happens in the reading, it’s what happens before and after.

]]> We have a classic Old Testament scene you’ve heard dozens of times, but not like you’re about to.  What’s wild about this passage is not what happens in the reading, it’s what happens before and after.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19590273 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0700 771 1 77 full false The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/09/2026 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/09/2026 We have a potentially confusing message by St. Paul, but when we look at the larger message, we see with clarity.

]]> We have a potentially confusing message by St. Paul, but when we look at the larger message, we see with clarity.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19590024 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0700 550 1 78 full false The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/02/2026 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/02/2026 Paul delivers my absolute favorite of his messages.  He speaks of God’s love in a way that’s compelling to both the hard-hearted and the brokenhearted.

]]> Paul delivers my absolute favorite of his messages.  He speaks of God’s love in a way that’s compelling to both the hard-hearted and the brokenhearted.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19553153 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 550 1 76 full false The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/02/2026 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/02/2026 We’re back with our old friend, the Prophet Isaiah, voicing God’s earnest plea for his people to accept the bounteous gifts he gives freely to them.

]]> We’re back with our old friend, the Prophet Isaiah, voicing God’s earnest plea for his people to accept the bounteous gifts he gives freely to them.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19553145 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 582 1 75 full false The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/26/2026 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/26/2026 Paul explores some heavy theological musing, but with a nugget or two of joyful promises interspersed.

]]> Paul explores some heavy theological musing, but with a nugget or two of joyful promises interspersed.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19516744 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 564 1 74 full false The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/26/2026 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/26/2026 This reading from The First Book of Kings is a fun one.  How often do we mortals get to have a conversation, one-on-one, with God, even if it is in a dream?

]]> This reading from The First Book of Kings is a fun one.  How often do we mortals get to have a conversation, one-on-one, with God, even if it is in a dream?

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19516475 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0700 760 1 73 full false The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/19/2026 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/19/2026 Paul gives us some wonderful words of comfort and encouragement today.

]]> Paul gives us some wonderful words of comfort and encouragement today.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19484887 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0700 380 1 72 full false The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/19/2026 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/19/2026 This reading from The Book of Wisdom is loaded with Good News of grace and forgiveness from our loving God.

]]> This reading from The Book of Wisdom is loaded with Good News of grace and forgiveness from our loving God.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19484578 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0700 804 1 71 full false The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/12/2026 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/12/2026 Paul gives us yet another somewhat complicated theological musing this time on the role of redemptive suffering in our lives.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Paul gives us yet another somewhat complicated theological musing this time on the role of redemptive suffering in our lives.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19398052 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700 661 1 70 full false The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/12/2026 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/12/2026 We’re back with our old friend, the Prophet Isaiah, who poetically promises the powerful potency of God’s word.  Say that three times real fast.

]]> We’re back with our old friend, the Prophet Isaiah, who poetically promises the powerful potency of God’s word.  Say that three times real fast.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19398044 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700 419 1 69 full false The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/05/2026 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/05/2026 Paul gives us another somewhat complicated theological exhortation this time on the human condition’s inherent conflict between the flesh and the Spirit.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Paul gives us another somewhat complicated theological exhortation this time on the human condition’s inherent conflict between the flesh and the Spirit.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19398009 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0700 570 1 68 full false The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/05/2026 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/05/2026 We have a joyous prophecy from the Prophet Zecharia, that foretells better times for the ancient Israelites, as well as Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

]]> We have a joyous prophecy from the Prophet Zecharia, that foretells better times for the ancient Israelites, as well as Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19397990 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0700 499 1 67 full false The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/28/2026 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/28/2026 Paul gives us a somewhat complicated theological exhortation on baptism and our new life in Jesus Christ.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Paul gives us a somewhat complicated theological exhortation on baptism and our new life in Jesus Christ.  This podcast will help provide clarity from Paul’s complexity.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19381970 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0700 630 1 66 full false The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/28/2026 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/28/2026 We have a great story with the prophet Elisha, his servant Gehazi, and an unnamed woman of influence, with minimalist dialogue, and a wonderful twist of a happy ending.

]]> We have a great story with the prophet Elisha, his servant Gehazi, and an unnamed woman of influence, with minimalist dialogue, and a wonderful twist of a happy ending.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19381934 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0700 580 1 65 full false The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/21/2026 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/21/2026 Paul starts out with a complex theological dissertation on original sin and finishes with jubilant good news of our salvation through Jesus Christ.

]]> Paul starts out with a complex theological dissertation on original sin and finishes with jubilant good news of our salvation through Jesus Christ.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19346278 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0700 509 1 64 full false The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/21/2026 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/21/2026 The Prophet Jeremiah is a veritable force of nature, blasting the powers that be for their false prophesying.  Yet, we see his internal fear and anxiety after suffering harsh retribution for speaking the truth.  Nonetheless, he is unbowed, showing by example that those who trust in the Lord will not be put to shame.

]]> The Prophet Jeremiah is a veritable force of nature, blasting the powers that be for their false prophesying.  Yet, we see his internal fear and anxiety after suffering harsh retribution for speaking the truth.  Nonetheless, he is unbowed, showing by example that those who trust in the Lord will not be put to shame.

]]> Bob the Letor Buzzsprout-19345563 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0700 592 1 63 full false The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/14/2026 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/14/2026 Paul drowns us with salvific Good News.  Discover how to deliver this joyful message with excited jubilation.

]]> Paul drowns us with salvific Good News.  Discover how to deliver this joyful message with excited jubilation.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19323768 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0700 619 1 62 full false The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/14/2026 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/14/2026 With this foundational moment in salvation history, God formalizes his covenant with the Israelites, setting the stage for the establishment of His New Covenant with us, through Jesus Christ.

]]> With this foundational moment in salvation history, God formalizes his covenant with the Israelites, setting the stage for the establishment of His New Covenant with us, through Jesus Christ.

]]> Bob the Lector Buzzsprout-19318064 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0700 589 1 61 full false The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Second Reading – 06/07/2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Second Reading – 06/07/2026 Paul tells us of our mystical union with Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, and the resulting unification of our Christian community.

]]> Paul tells us of our mystical union with Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, and the resulting unification of our Christian community.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168752 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 -0700 409 1 60 full false The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – First Reading – 06/07/2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – First Reading – 06/07/2026 Moses reminds the Israelites how God saved them with life giving bread from heaven, a precursor to the coming of Christ in the Eucharist.

]]> Moses reminds the Israelites how God saved them with life giving bread from heaven, a precursor to the coming of Christ in the Eucharist.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168748 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 503 1 59 full false The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Second Reading – 05/31/2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Second Reading – 05/31/2026  

Paul gently exhorts a young community to mend their ways and support each other.  He closes with a message of sweet affection.  We all can use a little of both every now and then.

]]>  

Paul gently exhorts a young community to mend their ways and support each other.  He closes with a message of sweet affection.  We all can use a little of both every now and then.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168732 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 534 1 58 full false The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – First Reading – 05/31/2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – First Reading – 05/31/2026 A couple Exodus chapters back, the Israelites kicked God to the curb in favor of a golden calf.  This reading is startling illustration of God’s fidelity as a response to human infidelity.  This podcast will help you proclaim this reading specifically to those most in need of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

]]> A couple Exodus chapters back, the Israelites kicked God to the curb in favor of a golden calf.  This reading is startling illustration of God’s fidelity as a response to human infidelity.  This podcast will help you proclaim this reading specifically to those most in need of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168726 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 555 1 57 full false Pentecost Sunday – Second Reading – 05/24/2026 Pentecost Sunday – Second Reading – 05/24/2026 Peter writes to a  community struggling with division and disunity.  Sound familiar?

]]> Peter writes to a  community struggling with division and disunity.  Sound familiar?

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168677 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 494 1 56 full false Pentecost Sunday – First Reading – 05/24/2026 Pentecost Sunday – First Reading – 05/24/2026 Happy birthday!  It’s Pentecost, the birth of the Church.  This is an electrifying reading with lots of exciting action.

]]> Happy birthday!  It’s Pentecost, the birth of the Church.  This is an electrifying reading with lots of exciting action.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19168667 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700 668 1 55 full false The Seventh Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/17/2026 The Seventh Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/17/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor encouragers his readers, and your listeners, to persevere through their personal crosses of redemptive suffering, following Christ’s example.  Also, consider Bob’s suggestion for how to present this reading’s one particularly challenging sentence.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor encouragers his readers, and your listeners, to persevere through their personal crosses of redemptive suffering, following Christ’s example.  Also, consider Bob’s suggestion for how to present this reading’s one particularly challenging sentence.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19152665 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700 570 1 54 full false The Seventh Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/17/2026 The Seventh Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/17/2026 This reading recounts the obedience of the eleven surviving apostles, Mary, Jesus’s brothers, and “some women,” as they wait in Jerusalem for the Jesus’s promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

]]> This reading recounts the obedience of the eleven surviving apostles, Mary, Jesus’s brothers, and “some women,” as they wait in Jerusalem for the Jesus’s promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19152586 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700 411 1 53 full false The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/10/2026 The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/10/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor gives us a roadmap for enduring suffering, looking to Christ as our example.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor gives us a roadmap for enduring suffering, looking to Christ as our example.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19117385 Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 -0700 480 1 52 full false The Sixth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/10/2026 The Sixth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/10/2026 This reading recounts the birth of the missionary Church and just maybe the first administering of the sacrament of confirmation.  Also, learn about Bob the Lector’s secret affinity with Philip the Evangelist (not to be confused with Philip the Apostle).

]]> This reading recounts the birth of the missionary Church and just maybe the first administering of the sacrament of confirmation.  Also, learn about Bob the Lector’s secret affinity with Philip the Evangelist (not to be confused with Philip the Apostle).

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19117365 Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 -0700 474 1 51 full false The Fifth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/03/2026 The Fifth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 05/03/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor gives us rich biblical images of the Church with Christ as the living cornerstone, and we as living stones, built into a spiritual temple.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor gives us rich biblical images of the Church with Christ as the living cornerstone, and we as living stones, built into a spiritual temple.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19081058 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0700 643 1 50 full false The Fifth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/03/2026 The Fifth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 05/03/2026 This reading recounts the birth of the missionary Church and just maybe the first administering of the sacrament of confirmation.  Also, learn about Bob the Lector’s secret affinity with Philip the Evangelist (not to be confused with Philip the Apostle).

]]> This reading recounts the birth of the missionary Church and just maybe the first administering of the sacrament of confirmation.  Also, learn about Bob the Lector’s secret affinity with Philip the Evangelist (not to be confused with Philip the Apostle).

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19081023 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0700 570 1 49 full false The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/26/2026 The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/26/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor is loaded with joyous Good News, with throwbacks to Isaiah’s prophecy of the suffering servant, fulfilled by Jesus’s suffering on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor is loaded with joyous Good News, with throwbacks to Isaiah’s prophecy of the suffering servant, fulfilled by Jesus’s suffering on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19041744 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 541 1 48 full false The Fourth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/26/2026 The Fourth Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/26/2026 This reading recounts the very first moments of the very first day of the Church’s birth, on Pentecost.  Proclaim it with the power it deserves, especially its climactic finish.

]]> This reading recounts the very first moments of the very first day of the Church’s birth, on Pentecost.  Proclaim it with the power it deserves, especially its climactic finish.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19041332 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0700 591 1 47 full false The Third Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/19/2026 The Third Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/19/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor reminds us we have been redeemed at a great price.  This episode will help you provide clarity to this complex passage.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor reminds us we have been redeemed at a great price.  This episode will help you provide clarity to this complex passage.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19004185 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 569 1 46 full false The Third Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/19/2026 The Third Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/19/2026 This reading catches Peter just minutes after his receiving the Holy Spirit.  His inspired proclamation to the assembled multitude resulted in 3,000 baptisms!

]]> This reading catches Peter just minutes after his receiving the Holy Spirit.  His inspired proclamation to the assembled multitude resulted in 3,000 baptisms!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-19003366 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 822 1 45 full false The Second Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/12/2026 The Second Sunday of Easter – Second Reading – 04/12/2026 Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor is loaded with joyous Good News.  This episode will help you provide clarity to this complex passage.

]]> Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor is loaded with joyous Good News.  This episode will help you provide clarity to this complex passage.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18967883 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 633 1 44 full false The Second Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/12/2026 The Second Sunday of Easter – First Reading – 04/12/2026 This reading is a walk down memory lane of the earliest days of the Christian Church.  Think of it as our baby book, and proclaim it with the joy and wonder it deserves.

]]> This reading is a walk down memory lane of the earliest days of the Christian Church.  Think of it as our baby book, and proclaim it with the joy and wonder it deserves.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18967601 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 515 1 43 full false The Resurrection Mass of Easter Day – Second Reading – 04/05/2026 The Resurrection Mass of Easter Day – Second Reading – 04/05/2026 Paul's letter to the first describes his theology of baptism, then closes with Christ’s promise of our resurrection on the last day, a perfect segue to the resurrection gospel!

]]> Paul's letter to the first describes his theology of baptism, then closes with Christ’s promise of our resurrection on the last day, a perfect segue to the resurrection gospel!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18928748 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0700 459 1 42 full false The Resurrection Mass of Easter Day – First Reading – 04/05/2026 The Resurrection Mass of Easter Day – First Reading – 04/05/2026 This powerful reading summarizes our salvation story.  Proclaim this with all you got, and give everyone, especially those twice a year Catholics, a reason to come back . . . BEFORE Christmas!

]]> This powerful reading summarizes our salvation story.  Proclaim this with all you got, and give everyone, especially those twice a year Catholics, a reason to come back . . . BEFORE Christmas!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18928590 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0700 690 1 41 full false Palm Sunday – Second Reading – 03/29/2026 Palm Sunday – Second Reading – 03/29/2026 Paul's letter to the Philippians first describes Christ’s status and actions, then reveals God the Father’s response to His Son’s obedience.

]]> Paul's letter to the Philippians first describes Christ’s status and actions, then reveals God the Father’s response to His Son’s obedience.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18889538 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 490 1 40 full false Palm Sunday – First Reading – 03/29/2026 Palm Sunday – First Reading – 03/29/2026 This reading from Isaiah is the third of his four Servant Songs, demonstrating obedience and faithfulness.  Proclaim this as a preview of the coming attraction—the reading of Christ’s Passion.

]]> This reading from Isaiah is the third of his four Servant Songs, demonstrating obedience and faithfulness.  Proclaim this as a preview of the coming attraction—the reading of Christ’s Passion.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18889006 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 455 1 39 full false The Fifth Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/22/2026 The Fifth Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/22/2026 Paul's Letter to the Romans challenges us to live with a mindset focused on things of the spiritual realm rather than the earthly one.

]]> Paul's Letter to the Romans challenges us to live with a mindset focused on things of the spiritual realm rather than the earthly one.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18850222 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 520 1 38 full false The Fifth Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/22/2026 The Fifth Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/22/2026 In this reading the prophet Ezekiel has a vision of God bringing Israel back to life, a precursor for us, and setting the stage for today’s Gospel of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

]]> In this reading the prophet Ezekiel has a vision of God bringing Israel back to life, a precursor for us, and setting the stage for today’s Gospel of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18850182 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 417 1 37 full false The Fourth Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/15/2026 The Fourth Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/15/2026 Paul's Letter to the Ephesians provides words of encouragement and instruction.  Touch the hearts of the congregation before you with this life-giving message.

]]> Paul's Letter to the Ephesians provides words of encouragement and instruction.  Touch the hearts of the congregation before you with this life-giving message.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18812202 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 410 1 36 full false The Fourth Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/15/2026 The Fourth Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/15/2026 This story from the first Book of Samuel describes the scene of David’s selection as king of Israel, an unexpected victory for the underdog.  Have some fun bringing this to life!

]]> This story from the first Book of Samuel describes the scene of David’s selection as king of Israel, an unexpected victory for the underdog.  Have some fun bringing this to life!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18811868 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 672 1 35 full false The Third Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/08/2026 The Third Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/08/2026 Paul's Letter to the Romans aims for both the head and the heart.  Get inspired to do justice to both.

]]> Paul's Letter to the Romans aims for both the head and the heart.  Get inspired to do justice to both.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18772309 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0800 500 1 34 full false The Third Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/08/2026 The Third Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/08/2026 This story from Exodus tells of God saving his chosen people in the desert.  The Israelites, Moses, and God engage in stimulating conversation.  Have some fun bringing this to life!

]]> This story from Exodus tells of God saving his chosen people in the desert.  The Israelites, Moses, and God engage in stimulating conversation.  Have some fun bringing this to life!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18770150 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0800 613 1 33 full false The Second Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/01/2026 The Second Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 03/01/2026 Paul's Letter to Timothy delivers the most quintessential Good News: Jesus saves us!  Be inspired to give clarity to this complicated text.

]]> Paul's Letter to Timothy delivers the most quintessential Good News: Jesus saves us!  Be inspired to give clarity to this complicated text.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18737663 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0800 522 1 32 full false The Second Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/01/2026 The Second Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 03/01/2026 This Genesis story of Abram is referred to as the acorn of salvation history.  This is where it all began!  Be inspired to bring this story of Abram’s calling to life.

]]> This Genesis story of Abram is referred to as the acorn of salvation history.  This is where it all began!  Be inspired to bring this story of Abram’s calling to life.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18737261 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0800 384 1 31 full false The First Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 02/22/2026 The First Sunday of Lent – First Reading – 02/22/2026 This Genesis story of Adam and Eve is as old as time.  This podcast will empower lectors to retell this exciting story about a damsel in distress and a really evil villain, with wonder and drama.

]]> This Genesis story of Adam and Eve is as old as time.  This podcast will empower lectors to retell this exciting story about a damsel in distress and a really evil villain, with wonder and drama.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18696322 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0800 820 1 29 full false The First Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 02/22/2026 The First Sunday of Lent – Second Reading – 02/22/2026 Paul’s letter to the Romans uses complex parallelisms to illustrate a profound theological concept.  This podcast will empower lectors to provide clarity for the people in the pews, and bring the Good News of Jesus’s “one righteous act” to life.

]]> Paul’s letter to the Romans uses complex parallelisms to illustrate a profound theological concept.  This podcast will empower lectors to provide clarity for the people in the pews, and bring the Good News of Jesus’s “one righteous act” to life.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18695371 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800 569 1 30 full false The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 02/15/2026 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 02/15/2026 This is so cool!  This podcast will empower lectors to proclaim the marriage of the Old Testament with the New Testament as St. Paul quotes Isaiah in his letter to the Corinthians.

]]> This is so cool!  This podcast will empower lectors to proclaim the marriage of the Old Testament with the New Testament as St. Paul quotes Isaiah in his letter to the Corinthians.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18646835 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0800 481 1 28 full false The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/15/2026 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/15/2026 Yikes!  This is a difficult reading, but this podcast will empower lectors to deliver an intimate and compassionate rendering of Ben Sira’s 2,200 year-old missive to God’s chosen people, and make it compelling for the people in the pews in 2026.

]]> Yikes!  This is a difficult reading, but this podcast will empower lectors to deliver an intimate and compassionate rendering of Ben Sira’s 2,200 year-old missive to God’s chosen people, and make it compelling for the people in the pews in 2026.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18646746 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0800 666 1 27 full false The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 02/08/2026 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 02/08/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to proclaim St. Paul's exhortation to place our faith in the power of Christ crucified, not on human wisdom.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to proclaim St. Paul's exhortation to place our faith in the power of Christ crucified, not on human wisdom.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18608422 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0800 509 1 26 full false The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/08/2026 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/08/2026  This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life Isaiah's Good News of God's command to create a just world. 

]]>  This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life Isaiah's Good News of God's command to create a just world. 

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18608374 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0800 649 1 25 full false The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time –Second Reading – 02/01/2026 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time –Second Reading – 02/01/2026  The podcast will empower lectors to proclaim St. Paul's exhortation to the Christian community in Corinth to boast in Christ, not of things of this world. 

]]>  The podcast will empower lectors to proclaim St. Paul's exhortation to the Christian community in Corinth to boast in Christ, not of things of this world. 

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18576047 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 658 1 24 full false The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/01/2026 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 02/01/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to deliver Zephaniah’s message of justice and humility, to cue up one of the greatest gospel readings ever, Christ’s Beatitudes.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to deliver Zephaniah’s message of justice and humility, to cue up one of the greatest gospel readings ever, Christ’s Beatitudes.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18576021 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 434 1 23 full false The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/25/2026 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/25/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to echo St. Paul's exhortation for unity in the Christian community in Corinth.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to echo St. Paul's exhortation for unity in the Christian community in Corinth.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18538839 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 712 1 22 full false The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/25/2026 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/25/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to cue up the gospel, which quotes this reading verbatim, revealing Jesus’s fulfillment of this 700-year-old prophecy about the Messiah.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to cue up the gospel, which quotes this reading verbatim, revealing Jesus’s fulfillment of this 700-year-old prophecy about the Messiah.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18538556 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 669 1 21 full false The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/18/2026 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/18/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to echo St. Paul's tender greeting to the Corinthians.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to echo St. Paul's tender greeting to the Corinthians.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18491659 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 444 1 20 full false The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/18/2026 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/18/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of God's servant commissioned to save all nations.

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of God's servant commissioned to save all nations.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18491560 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 474 1 19 full false The Baptism of the Lord - Second Reading - 01/11/2026 The Baptism of the Lord - Second Reading - 01/11/2026 This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life St. Peter's announcement in the home of Cornelius that Jesus also came to save the Gentiles.

]]> This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life St. Peter's announcement in the home of Cornelius that Jesus also came to save the Gentiles.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18460227 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 457 1 18 full false The Baptism of the Lord - First Reading - 01/11/2026 The Baptism of the Lord - First Reading - 01/11/2026 This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life Isaiah’s poetic introduction of the Messiah.

]]> This podcast will empower lectors to bring to life Isaiah’s poetic introduction of the Messiah.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18460215 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0800 645 1 17 full false The Epiphany of the Lord - Second Reading - 01/04/2026 The Epiphany of the Lord - Second Reading - 01/04/2026 This podcast will empower lectors to bring the Good News to your parish the same way Saint Paul did to the Ephesians.

]]> This podcast will empower lectors to bring the Good News to your parish the same way Saint Paul did to the Ephesians.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18429155 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0800 460 1 16 full false The Epiphany of the Lord - First Reading - 01/04/2026 The Epiphany of the Lord - First Reading - 01/04/2026 The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of the Israelites return from captivity to Jerusalem. 

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of the Israelites return from captivity to Jerusalem. 

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18429137 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0800 482 1 15 full false The Feast of the Holy Family - Second Reading - 12/28/2025 The Feast of the Holy Family - Second Reading - 12/28/2025 This podcast will help the Catholic lector give clarity to the complexity of Paul's Letter to the Colossians.

]]> This podcast will help the Catholic lector give clarity to the complexity of Paul's Letter to the Colossians.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18412932 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0800 727 1 14 full false Christmas Day - Second Reading - 12/25/2025 Christmas Day - Second Reading - 12/25/2025 This podcast will empower lectors in their proclamation of this reading's glorification of Jesus Christ.

]]> This podcast will empower lectors in their proclamation of this reading's glorification of Jesus Christ.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18396375 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0800 602 1 12 full false The Feast of the Holy Family - First Reading - 12/28/2025 The Feast of the Holy Family - First Reading - 12/28/2025 This episode will inspire the lector to speak warmly of God's gift of family.

]]> This episode will inspire the lector to speak warmly of God's gift of family.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18404242 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0800 433 1 13 full false Christmas Day - First Reading - 12/25/2025 Christmas Day - First Reading - 12/25/2025 This podcast will empower lectors to proclaim Isaiah's bold and joyous message of Good News, culminating the Advent Season.

]]> This podcast will empower lectors to proclaim Isaiah's bold and joyous message of Good News, culminating the Advent Season.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18396349 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0800 421 1 11 full false The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/21/2025 The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/21/2025 This podcast will help the Catholic lector soldier through this difficult reading of Paul's Letter to the Romans.

]]> This podcast will help the Catholic lector soldier through this difficult reading of Paul's Letter to the Romans.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18361539 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0800 799 1 10 full false The Fourth Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/21/2025 The Fourth Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/21/2025 The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of the long-awaited Messiah to life!

]]> The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah's Good News of the long-awaited Messiah to life!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18353038 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0800 530 1 9 full false The Third Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/14/2025 The Third Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/14/2025 This podcast assists lectors to proclaim Saint James's exhortation to be patient.  Good luck with those kids who can't wait to open their Christmas presents!

]]> This podcast assists lectors to proclaim Saint James's exhortation to be patient.  Good luck with those kids who can't wait to open their Christmas presents!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18329199 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0800 386 1 8 full false The Third Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/14/2025 The Third Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/14/2025 This episode will empower the lector to give life to the exultant jubilation in this passage from Isaiah.

]]> This episode will empower the lector to give life to the exultant jubilation in this passage from Isaiah.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18329180 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0800 549 1 7 full false The Second Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/07/2025 The Second Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 12/07/2025 This episode will empower the lector to bust open Paul's Good News that Jesus came to save us all!

]]> This episode will empower the lector to bust open Paul's Good News that Jesus came to save us all!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18283575 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0800 608 1 6 full false The Second Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/07/2025 The Second Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 12/07/2025 This episode will empower the lector to double down on Isaiah's passage last from last Sunday.  The prophet outdoes himself!  Bring it to life.

]]> This episode will empower the lector to double down on Isaiah's passage last from last Sunday.  The prophet outdoes himself!  Bring it to life.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18283157 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0800 589 1 5 full false The First Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 11/30/2025 The First Sunday of Advent - Second Reading - 11/30/2025 This episode will empower the lector to deliver this difficult reading as a powerful call to action.

]]> This episode will empower the lector to deliver this difficult reading as a powerful call to action.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18256670 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0800 552 1 4 full false The First Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 11/30/2025 The First Sunday of Advent - First Reading - 11/30/2025 This episode will empower the lector for this reading to bring to life one of the most iconic passages in all of scripture.

]]> This episode will empower the lector for this reading to bring to life one of the most iconic passages in all of scripture.

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18242065 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0800 444 1 3 full false Preparation and Practice Preparation and Practice This is a bonus episode.  It accompanies the regular weekly episodes that cover each Sunday's non-Gospel readings.  The purpose of this podcast is to give Catholic lectors ideas for the preparation for and the practice of the Liturgy of the Word.  It provides suggestions and tools to help you, the Catholic lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform your listeners and bring God's Word to life!

]]> This is a bonus episode.  It accompanies the regular weekly episodes that cover each Sunday's non-Gospel readings.  The purpose of this podcast is to give Catholic lectors ideas for the preparation for and the practice of the Liturgy of the Word.  It provides suggestions and tools to help you, the Catholic lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform your listeners and bring God's Word to life!

]]> Bob Buzzsprout-18240053 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0800 765 1 2 bonus false Introducing Bob the Lector Introducing Bob the Lector The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower Catholic lectors to bring God's Word to life every Sunday.  This podcast will feature two weekly episodes, one for each reading.  You'll hear my interpretation of the reading, followed by ideas and insights to help you, the lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform the lives of your listeners.

]]> The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower Catholic lectors to bring God's Word to life every Sunday.  This podcast will feature two weekly episodes, one for each reading.  You'll hear my interpretation of the reading, followed by ideas and insights to help you, the lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform the lives of your listeners.

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