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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/25/2026 -
01/20/2026
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.
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/25/2026 -
01/20/2026
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.
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 01/18/2026 -
01/11/2026
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.
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 01/18/2026 -
01/11/2026
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.
The Baptism of the Lord – Second Reading – 01/11/2026 -
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.
The Baptism of the Lord – First Reading – 01/11/2026 -
01/06/2026
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.
The Epiphany of the Lord – Second Reading – 01/04/2026 -
12/29/2025
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.
The Epiphany of the Lord – First Reading – 01/04/2026 -
12/29/2025
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.
The Feast of the Holy Family – Second Reading – 12/28/2025 -
12/25/2025
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.
The Feast of the Holy Family – First Reading – 12/28/2025 -
12/23/2025
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.
