Gospel Reflections

When Jesus causes disruption in the temple, the conversation shifts to the significance of the temple and to the significance of his coming. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The transfiguration of Jesus gives the disciples a glimpse of the future which lies beyond suffering and death – and has a profound effect on them. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The description of Jesus’ time in the desert has a particular resonance as we begin the season of Lent, a time of self-examination and self-denial. His temptation shows his humanity but, ‘like us in all but sin’, he did not succumb. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In his reaction to the leper Jesus mirrors the compassion of God – he is not afraid to challenge the rules about what is ‘clean’, and what is ‘unclean’. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this week’s reading, Mark sets before us a typical day’s ministry of Jesus in Capernaum. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading, Jesus’ actions in healing the sick man show the power of God, while his teaching proclaims the coming of the kingdom. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading, the first disciples abandon both their daily work and their family ties to respond immediately to Jesus’ summons. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

This week’s verses reflect the enthusiastic response of the first disciples to Jesus and their eagerness to spread the news about him. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The baptism of Jesus is a clear demonstration of his solidarity with all those who need healing and forgiveness. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In the story of the magi, Jesus is ‘made manifest’ as Messiah not only for his own people, but for all the peoples of the earth. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.