The story of the magi demonstrates that Jesus is Messiah not only for his own people, but for all the peoples of the earth. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘Love your neighbour as yourself’
This reading shows how Jesus’ teaching takes the Hebrew Scriptures as its starting point – and his agreement with the teachers of Judaism. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven’
In speaking of his flesh and blood which he gives to us, Jesus is employing a metaphor for his very self. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘How can Satan cast out Satan?’
In this Sunday’s reading we hear about the reaction to Jesus’ activity, from his family and from the religious authorities – and his response to it. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘I am the good shepherd’
The image of the shepherd is developed in this reading with an extraordinary richness, focusing on the Lord’s free and generous self-giving. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘My Lord and my God!’
Despite his initial reluctance to believe, Thomas subsequently gives 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’
Mary Magdalene plays a prominent role in John’s account of the discovery of the empty tomb. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the resurrection of Jesus.
‘Where is the infant king of the Jews?’
The extraordinarily rich story of the magi teaches us about the mission of the Son of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘This child is destined for the fall and the rising of many’
The Presentation at the Temple is of profound significance, signalling the willingness of Jesus to do the will of the Father. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘You must not put the Lord your God to the test’
In this reading for the first Sunday of Lent, three distinct temptations invite Jesus to abuse his miraculous powers for selfish ends. While he has the same power of choice that we have, he does not succumb to the lure of evil. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.