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Second Sunday of Easter
“Eight days later, Jesus came.” This week the Gospel is chosen because it relates “what happened today” – eight days after Easter, Jesus comes again to his disciples. The story of Thomas’s doubt and faith leads us to think about … Continue reading
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Easter Sunday
“Christ our Passover has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast then, in the Lord.” When the Word is proclaimed, it is real and active – the Lord is present, and what is described is, in a sense, happening … Continue reading
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Palm Sunday
Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord On Palm Sunday the long reading of the Passion dominates the celebration, and in a sense its meaning is obvious. Do not allow this, however, to detract from … Continue reading
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5th SUNDAY OF LENT
“If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” There is a logical development in the readings this Sunday: in the Old Testament, God asks us to look … Continue reading
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4th SUNDAY OF LENT
“Your brother here was dead and has come to life.” As today we hear the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son (or the Forgiving Father), the message is Reconciliation – the making new of relationships, the healing of past … Continue reading
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3rd SUNDAY OF LENT
“Unless you repent you will all perish as they did.” “The man who thinks he is safe must be careful he does not fall.” This is the theme of this Sunday: it underlines the need for repentance, which is … Continue reading
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2nd SUNDAY OF LENT
“As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face was changed.” Every year, on the Second Sunday of Lent, we hear about the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain top. Why? Jesus revealed his glory to the three apostles in … Continue reading
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1st SUNDAY OF LENT
“Jesus was led by the Spirit through the wilderness and was tempted there.” As with each First Sunday of Lent the Gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness; as we begin the journey of Lent, during which we will … Continue reading
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5TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
“They left everything and followed him.” We hear the call of another prophet this week – Isaiah. This introduces the Gospel, where we see Jesus calling his first disciples to follow him. Notice that the initiative is Jesus’ there is … Continue reading
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4th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
“Like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus is not sent to the Jews only.” Last week, when Jesus spoke in the synagogue, his words pleased the crowd – as we hear at the beginning of today’s Gospel. How quickly the mood changes! … Continue reading
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