Scripture Reflections

by Fr Adrian Graffy

14 May 2012 :: 'Proclaim the Good News to all creation' »

As Jesus returns to the Father, he sends his disciples out on their mission to the whole world. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

8 May 2012 :: 'Love one another, as I have loved you' »

The love of which Jesus speaks in this reading is one that imitates what he has shown, a love ready to lay down one's life for others. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

1 May 2012 :: 'I am the vine, you are the branches' »

Jesus adopts the image of the vine to speak of the way in which he provides life for those who believe and follow him. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

23 Apr 2012 :: 'I am the good shepherd' »

This reading focuses on the loving care Jesus shows for his flock and his free and generous giving of his life for them. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

18 Apr 2012 :: 'Look at my hands and feet' »

In this week's reading, Jesus demonstrates the reality of his risen body to his disciples and sends them out as witnesses to the world. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

10 Apr 2012 :: 'As the Father sent me, so I am sending you' »

In this week's reading Jesus appears to the disciples. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the gift of forgiveness available to all who seek it. Read more...

2 Apr 2012 :: 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb' »

Without the resurrection, there would be no good news to proclaim. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the gospel reading for Easter Sunday. Read more...

26 Mar 2012 :: 'My God, my God, why have you deserted me?' »

Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the Passion of Jesus, according to Mark. Read more...

19 Mar 2012 :: 'I shall draw all men to myself' »

In this week's reading the arrival of some Greeks prompts Jesus to speak of his willingness to give his life for all. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

12 Mar 2012 :: 'No one who believes in him will be condemned' »

Jesus explains the significance of the coming of the son of God to Nicodemus who is himself a teacher. Like him, we are free to embrace or reject the light, says Fr Adrian Graffy. Read more...