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Purpose
There are many websites with references to the lectionary, bible links, notes for preaching, etc. This website is an attempt to focus on the common theme between the First Reading, usually from the Septuagint, i.e., the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), and the Gospel Reading. This project will explore the meaning of the gospel passage proclaimed to a worshipping congregation in dialogue with the First Reading for the liturgical celebration.
When the website framework for engaging with the whole year is in place, I will begin with a discussion on either Sundays 4-9 in ordinary time – The Sermon on the Mount; or how Matthew’s Gospel might guide discernment of a Christian response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum.
A comprehensive list of resources used or mentioned on this website is here. A Glossary pertinent to the Gospel of Matthew is here.
Readers may find the following to be good places to get started:
- New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
- New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
- A New English Translation of the Septuagint
- Pray As You Go. An Ignatian inspired collection of resources for contemplating the Sunday and Weekday gospel readings in 10–13-minute sessions including music and reflection that can be downloaded in text and audio formats. Many resources including Ignatian spiritual exercises, Lectio Divina, Examen, and much more. There is an app for phones/tablets that enables one to literally pray as you go.
- Resources at Lockleys Catholic Parish (Rev. Dr. Michael Trainor, parish priest)
- Matthew’s Gospel – Liturgical Year A – Michael Trainor (twenty-two 30-minute video presentations of the whole of Matthew’s Gospel.
- Matthew’s Gospel – Liturgical Year A – Don Senior CP. Ten 60-minute video lectures on Matthew’s Gospel from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, USA. Donald Senior (1940-2022) was a respected Catholic scholar.