Gospel Reflections

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.

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.

The Samaritan woman’s journey towards understanding in this week’s reading reflects our own journey of faith. Fr Adrian Graffy writes.

In this reading, the experience of the transfiguration gives the three chosen disciples a glimpse of something beyond the suffering and death that awaits Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading we see Jesus submit to the challenge of evil. He is tempted, as through his humanity he has the same power of choice that we have, but does not succumb. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus presents us with a stern challenge: to love our enemies and endure without retaliating when evil is done to us. We have to make God’s compassion and love the measure of our actions. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Having challenged the inadequate ‘virtue’ of the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus shows how his teaching deepens the scriptural tradition of Jewish faith. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus uses the images of salt and light to challenge his disciples – and us – to share the good news with others through lives that are transparently good. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading for the 28th/29th January, the beatitudes of Jesus present a radical challenge to commonly accepted ideas, challenging us to rethink our behaviour and beliefs. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Today’s reading begins the story of the ministry of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.