Gospel Reflections

Luke’s gospel portrays John the Baptist as a social reformer: he calls on us to share with the hungry and with the needy, to act with justice and to avoid violence. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading we hear about John the Baptist who challenges the people to a new start, a change of heart, and to seek the forgiveness of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Jesus’ words in this reading remind us that in Advent we look forward both to the first coming of the Son of God in Bethlehem, and to his glorious return. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The gospels throughout the year present us with a choice, whether, like Pilate, to pursue earthly values or, alternatively, to pursue the truth. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this week’s gospel Jesus talks in the language of his time about the end of the world, warning that no one but the Father knows when this will come. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus contrasts the self-assured scribes parading their virtue with the humble widow offering all she has to live on. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

This reading shows how Jesus’ teaching takes the Hebrew Scriptures as its starting point – and his agreement with the teachers of Judaism. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this week’s reading the story of Bartimaeus reminds us that human beings are in need of healing and forgiveness, and these are the things that Jesus provides. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus tells his disciples that they should not crave status and power but must be the servants of all. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the implications for us.

In this reading Jesus makes clear that material possessions – or a love of them – can hold us back as his followers. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.