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Scripture Reflections

by Fr Adrian Graffy



Pentecost Duccio
13 May 2013 :: 'Receive the Holy Spirit' »

In this reading Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to his disciples, relating it to the preaching of forgiveness and the possibility of new life for those who ask for it. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Ascension
7 May 2013 :: 'I am sending down to you what the Father has promised' »

The overriding theme in this reading is preparation for mission. The disciples will preach to all nations. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Easter cross
29 Apr 2013 :: 'My own peace I give you' »

In this reading from the Last Supper, Jesus promises his disciples the assistance of the Holy Spirit once he is gone. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the implications for Christians. Read more...

Clouds
22 Apr 2013 :: 'Love one another, just as I have loved you' »

'The love we are asked to practise imitates the love of Christ, seen in the glory of his death and resurrection. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Good Shepherd - Vatican Museum
15 Apr 2013 :: 'The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice' »

The few words of this reading richly illustrate the mission and identity of Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Fish cooking
8 Apr 2013 :: 'Come and have breakfast' »

As he provides for the disciples' needs, the risen Christ shows that he retains his full humanity. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Christ Risen, Piero della Francesca
2 Apr 2013 :: 'My Lord and my God!' »

While doubting Thomas provokes Jesus' praise for those who believe without seeing, he also makes the fullest declaration of faith in Christ found anywhere in the gospels. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Easter cross
25 Mar 2013 :: 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb' »

The story of the empty tomb and the resurrection shows us that the God of love is more powerful than death and sin. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

Dali's Christ of St John of the Cross
18 Mar 2013 :: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" »

Even while suffering on the cross, Jesus shows great compassion for others. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the story of the passion. Read more...

Stones
12 Mar 2013 :: 'If there is one of you who has not sinned let him be the first to throw a stone' »

Like the woman in this reading, Jesus' words of forgiveness empower us to stand erect and accept the challenge not to sin again. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

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