In Mark’s story of the Passion, Jesus’ final words are words of abandonment. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified’
The arrival of some Greeks shows how the ministry of Jesus breaks the bounds of Judaism – and allows Jesus to speak of his willingness to give his life for all. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘No one who believes in him will be condemned’
The coming of the Son and his self-giving in death and resurrection are the clearest proof of the love of God for the world. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Stop turning my father’s house into a market’
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.
‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him’
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.
‘Jesus was tempted by Satan’
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.
‘Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him’
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.
‘He cured many who were suffering from diseases’
In this week’s reading, Mark sets before us a typical day’s ministry of Jesus in Capernaum. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘He gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him’
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.
‘Repent and believe the Good News’
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.