Bob the Lector Podcasts
Each week, Bob the Lector releases two podcast episodes -- one for each of the Sunday readings. Bob begins with his reading of the Scripture, followed by reflection and discussion about tone, pace, and meaning.Episodes are available to stream or download right here, and you can find them on Apple and other podcast platforms.
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/26/2026 -
07/19/2026
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.
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/26/2026 -
07/19/2026
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?
The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/19/2026 -
07/13/2026
Paul gives us some wonderful words of comfort and encouragement today.
Paul gives us some wonderful words of comfort and encouragement today.
The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/19/2026 -
07/12/2026
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.
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/12/2026 -
06/24/2026
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.
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/12/2026 -
06/24/2026
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.
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 07/05/2026 -
06/24/2026
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.
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 07/05/2026 -
06/24/2026
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.
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 06/28/2026 -
06/22/2026
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.
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 06/28/2026 -
06/22/2026
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.
