In this reading Jesus assures his disciples that the bond between them will endure after his departure, and will be maintained by the Spirit. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life’
As Jesus prepares to leave his disciples, he offers them words of reassurance, words which emphasise that in him truth and life are to be found. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘I am the gate of the sheepfold’
The parables in this week’s reading show that not only does Jesus lead his people, but he is also the way through which they enter to reach life. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘The Lord has risen’
In the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus the Risen Jesus brings new hope to two men who have lost all hope. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘My Lord and my God!’
In this reading Thomas overcomes his reluctance to believe, giving the fullest declaration of faith in Christ found anywhere in the gospels. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb’
Today we read 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.
‘My God, my God, why have you deserted me?’
According to Matthew, the death of the Son of God heralds new life, not only for Jesus and the saints who sleep in death but for all of us. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘I am the resurrection and the life’
Just as the healing of the man born blind was a ‘work of God’, inviting faith, similarly the raising of Lazarus in this week’s reading shows the ‘glory of God’ and strengthens faith. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘I am the light of the world’
In this reading we are reminded that, like the man born blind, we too have the opportunity of seeing again, seeing with greater clarity. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Anyone who drinks the water that I shall give will never be thirsty again’
The Samaritan woman’s journey towards understanding in this week’s reading reflects our own journey of faith. Fr Adrian Graffy writes.