The reading for the Feast of the Assumption demonstrates with what faith and generosity Mary answered God’s call. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘You too must stand ready’
In this reading Jesus encourages us all to be ready with our lamps lit to welcome the return of the master. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘A man’s life is not made secure by what he owns’
The lesson in each of today’s Scripture readings is of enormous relevance to the world of today, both developed and developing, in which desperate poverty is so often found alongside extraordinary wastefulness and extravagance. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Ask, and it will be given to you’
In this reading Jesus teaches the disciples the Lord’s Prayer – and stresses the compassion and loving kindness of the Father. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘It is Mary who has chosen the better part’
The heart of the story in this reading lies in the contrast between the attitudes and actions of Mary and Martha. Mary somehow understands how precious the words of Jesus are. Everything else is of little importance. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Go and do the same yourself’
The painstaking compassion of the Samaritan for an unknown victim of violence in a hostile environment provides an example for all followers of Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few’
In this reading Jesus sends out 72 disciples to prepare the way for his arrival – and announce the peace of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘No one who looks back is fit for the kingdom of God’
This reading focuses on the beginning of the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, the place of his passion and death on the cross, and of his resurrection. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘They all ate as much as they wanted’
The narrative of the feeding of the five thousand clearly prepares for the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the mystery of the Eucharist. 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.