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Video reflections for the Readings of Cycles B and C are not available. While the scriptures might vary from year to year, they may share themes. Thus the Video reflections for Cycle A is accessible from the calendar tool for Cycles B and C.

The Baptism of the Lord (Recorded during Cycle A)
Reflection Scripture
First Reading Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Psalm Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Second Reading Acts 10:34-38
Gospel Matthew 3:13-17

Targeted reflections are not available for the Gospel preached in Cycles B or C nor alternate readings for this feast. However, some content may be gleaned from the following homilies and reflections:

• Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 - Tuesday, Second week of Advent
• Isaiah 55:1-11 - Easter Vigil, 5th Reading & Psalm
• Responsorial Psalm - Isaiah 12:2-3, 4BCD, 5-6 - Easter Vigil, 5th Reading & Psalm (at 8:53)
• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 104:1B-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30 - no content available
• Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 - Christmas, Mass at Midnight
• 1 John 5:1-9 - Friday after Epiphany (1 Jn 5:5-13)
• Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 (Cycle C) - no content available
• Mark 1:7-11 (Cycle B) - 2012-01-09 (Mon) or Christmas Weekday, 2012-01-06 (Fri)