Simon the sinner becomes Peter the disciple - 5th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus' word attracts so many people that he must take refuge and preach from a boat. Simon the fisherman wonders about Jesus' command to put out the nets, but does what Jesus asks. After the rich haul of fish, Simon the sinner recognises his need for Jesus, and Jesus establishes him as Simon Peter.
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A scheme of Jesus' mission and destiny - 4th Sunday of the Year
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Directly related to Jesus' proclamation of God's year of favour last Sunday, not all are happy. Who does Jesus think he is? The people in Nazareth know his family. Jesus is not surprised by this rejection. He shows how God has worked through two Gentiles, a widow from Sidon, and Naaman the Syrian. Outraged, they try to kill him.
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Luke's design and the Year of Favour - 3rd Sunday of the Year
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The Year of Luke opens with a self-portrait of Luke, a third generation Christian, writing his story of Jesus for a Gentile world. The action begins in Jesus' hometown, Nazareth. In the Synagogue he points to himself as the Messiah who will bring in God's Good News and God's loving presence for those most in need.
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Do whatever he tells you - Second Sunday of the Year
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The Gospel today, reports Jesus' first public act in that Gospel. Despite the challenge that Jesus issues to her, Mary sets "the hour" of Jesus in motion. Because others accepts her command: "Do whatever he tells you," the glory of God's presence in Jesus is seen.
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The Mightier One has Come - The Baptism of the Lord
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This Sunday marks the end of the Christmas celebrations and the beginnings of the Ordinary Sundays. We continue to read Luke's Gospel, as John the Baptist points away from himself to "the mightier one." He brings the fire and the Holy Spirit that will accompany us on our journey through the year to come.
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God's Revelation to the World - Feast of the Epiphany
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The figures of wise men who come from the east represent the coming of the whole world to worship Jesus. This is not only the celebration God's saving presence to all peoples, but also a challenge to those of us who know the truth, but do not live it out with courage.
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Busy with the affairs of my Father - The Holy Family
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The final episode of Luke's story of Jesus' infancy is the only place where Jesus speaks. His parents' concerns over his loss are challenged by his response that he must now be in the house of his Father, and about the affairs of his Father. The story of Jesus' ministry now begins.
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The Word became Flesh - Christmas Morning
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The Gospel of John is among the most profound passages in the Bible. It tells of the pre-existent union of love between God and the Word, the gifts of light and life, and our ambiguous response. But the Word is Jesus Christ who dwelt among us, showing us the wonderful presence of God's saving truth.
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Swaddling cloths and a manger on the road - Christmas Night
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Luke's account of a birth of Jesus, is fixed in a given time and place. But it is surrounded by the symbols of swaddling cloths, only used for a king, a manger, from which Israel should be nourished, recognition by the simplest of people, the Shepherds, and the heavenly proclamation of God's glory.
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Why should we be honoured? - 4th Sunday of Advent
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Two mothers meet, as Mary visits Elizabeth. Elizabeth and the child she is carrying salute the greatness of Mary, a greatness that has been bestowed on her because she has "believed that the promise made her would be fulfilled"
info_outlineI am a King: The final Sunday of Year B is dedicated to Jesus' universal kingship. As we have seen throughout our reflections on the Gospel of Mark, Jesus lays no claim to be a king who exercises worldly power. On trial for his life in the Gospel of John, he tells Pontius Pilate that he has come with a royal message. God loves us without condition. Those who belong to his kingdom are drawn into that love.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Christ the King of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37
This week’s readers are Trezur and Sarah
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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