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Scripture reflections by Fr Adrian Graffy
8 Mar 2010 :: 'My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours' » The story of the prodigal son reflects God's delight at the return of a sinner but its main message concerns the attitude of the elder son. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...
2 Mar 2010 :: The parable of the fig tree » This week's gospel raises crucial questions about the justice of God and the need for repentance. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...
22 Feb 2010 :: 'This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to him' » The story of the Transfiguration invites us to accompany Jesus as he journeys through death to the life of the resurrection, says Fr Adrian Graffy. Read more...
20 Feb 2010 :: 'Man does not live on bread alone' » To overcome evil with goodness is the constant challenge of the gospel, says Fr Adrian Graffy, as he reflects on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness and its parallels in modern life. Read more...
8 Feb 2010 :: 'Your reward will be great in heaven' » Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the mystery at the heart of the gospel: that suffering and loss are an extraordinary channel of blessing. Read more...
1 Feb 2010 :: 'From now on it is men you will catch' » Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the call of Simon Peter in this week's reading from the Gospel of Luke. Read more...
25 Jan 2010 :: 'No prophet is ever accepted in his own country' » This week's reading continues the story of Jesus' visit to Nazareth and his rejection by the people of the town. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...
18 Jan 2010 :: Jesus preaches in Nazareth » This week Luke begins the story of Jesus' ministry with his return to Nazareth as the 'anointed one of God'. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...
11 Jan 2010 :: 'He let his glory be seen' » The transformation of water into wine at Cana heralds a time of richness and fulfilment and points towards the 'glory' of Jesus, says Fr Adrian Graffy. Read more...
5 Jan 2010 :: 'You are my Son, the Beloved' » In this the final feast of the Christmas season, Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the baptism of Christ and the vision and voice that follow it. Read more...