This reading tells us that in Jesus’ death and resurrection the ‘glory’ of God, the self-giving, loving-kindness of God, has been revealed – and we must live according to a new commandment. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘My sheep will never be lost’
The gift of ‘eternal life’ is repeatedly promised in Jesus’ teaching in this gospel and here Jesus assures us that those who belong to him and listen to his voice can never be lost. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘It is the Lord’
This reading shows us that the risen Christ retains his full humanity, including his concern for people in their day-to-day situations, however menial. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Doubt no longer but believe’
The reluctance of Thomas to believe without seeing provokes Jesus’ praise for those who do just that. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘He saw and he believed’
Without the resurrection, the real rising of Jesus to new life in a transformed and glorified body, there would be no good news to proclaim. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit’
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.
‘Go away, and do not sin anymore’
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
‘My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours’
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.
‘Unless you repent you will all perish as they did’
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.
‘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, a life which God prepares for us too, a life we can scarcely imagine. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.