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 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/16/2026 -
08/10/2026
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.
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/16/2026 -
08/10/2026
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.
The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/09/2026 -
08/03/2026
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.
The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/09/2026 -
08/03/2026
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.
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Second Reading – 08/02/2026 -
07/26/2026
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.
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – First Reading – 08/02/2026 -
07/26/2026
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.
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.
