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Gospel Reflections

Gospel Reflections

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‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand’

Second Sunday of Advent Year A

The preaching of John the Baptist prepares us for the coming of Christ. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘Stand ready because you do not know when your master is coming’

1st Sunday of Advent Year A

The fundamental message here is the need to be ready at all times for Christ’s return – a call to trustful perseverance in response to the gospel. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom’

Feast of Christ the King Year C

The heart of the message of this gospel is that Jesus welcomes the repentant sinner, no matter how grievous his offence. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘Your endurance will win you your lives’

Thirty-third Sunday Year C

Here Jesus talks about the end of the world and the importance of trust in God in the midst of disasters and persecutions.

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‘To God all men are alive’

Thirty-second Sunday Year C

In this reading Jesus responds to the Saducees, who do not believe in the resurrection of the dead.

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‘This man too is a son of Abraham’

Thirty-first Sunday Year C

In this story about Zacchaeus, Jesus declares that the purpose of his coming is ‘to seek out and save what was lost’. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner’

Thirtieth Sunday Year C

In this parable, Jesus contrasts the proud Pharisee with the humble tax-collector, who recognises his need for forgiveness. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘He will see justice done’

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

The prayer of the widow in this parable represents the anguish of so many millions who cry out for justice and a resolution of the problems of the world. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘Your faith has saved you’

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

In this reading Jesus heals ten lepers but is only thanked by one, a Samaritan. The others received God’s gifts without acknowledging the giver. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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‘We are merely servants’

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

In this reading which continues the themes of faith and service, Jesus seems to be giving a warning about great expectations in the life of discipleship. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

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