Gospel Reflections

Jesus’ words of forgiveness empower us – as they did the woman caught committing adultery – to stand erect, and to accept the challenge not to sin again. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects

The reluctance of Thomas to believe without seeing provokes Jesus’ praise for those who do just that. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The gospel reading for Easter Sunday is John’s account of the discovery of the empty tomb. He is convinced of the resurrection without even seeing the risen Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Here Luke tells us not only of the compassion Jesus shows for others amid his own suffering but also of his trust at the moment of death. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The main message of the parable of the Prodigal Son is the contrasting attitude of the elder son, which is told for those who contest Jesus’ welcoming attitude to sinners. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In the first part of this gospel passage Jesus makes it clear that suffering is not necessarily brought about by sin, before stressing the need for repentance when we, like the fig tree in the parable, are lacking in ‘fruitfulness’. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The story of the Transfiguration invites us to accompany Jesus as he journeys through death to the life of the resurrection, a life which God prepares for us too, a life we can scarcely imagine. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Jesus’ encounter with the devil mirrors what his ministry is all about – to overcome evil with goodness is the constant challenge of the gospel. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus speaks about the need to recognise our own faults before criticising others. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading a radical new teaching is given to all the disciples of Jesus, that we should love our enemies. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.