Bob the Lector
This podcast empowers Catholic lectors to bring God's Word to life!
Episodes
44 episodes
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.
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Episode 44
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10:33
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.
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Episode 43
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8:35
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!
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Episode 42
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7:39
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!
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Episode 41
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11:30
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.
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Episode 40
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8:10
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.
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Episode 39
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7:35
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.
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Episode 38
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8:40
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.
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Episode 37
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6:57
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.
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Episode 36
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6:50
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!
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Episode 35
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11:12
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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8:20
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!
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Episode 33
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10:13
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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8:42
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.
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Episode 31
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6:24
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.
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Episode 29
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13:40
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...
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Episode 30
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9:29
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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8:01
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...
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Episode 27
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11:06
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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8:29
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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10:49
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.
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Episode 24
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10:58
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.
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Episode 23
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7:14
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.
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Episode 22
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11:52