Author Archives: Catholic Bible Foundation

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Jn 8: 1 – 11 Father, you wait for us until we are open to you. We wait for your Word to make us receptive. Attune us to your voice, to your silence. Speak and bring your Son to us … Continue reading

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Third Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Luke 13: 1 – 9 If it is true, that the development of the world can be influenced by our faith in Christ, then Lord let this power flow through your Word to us and though us. Speak Lord, your … Continue reading

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First Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Luke 4: 1 – 13 Lord, you are divine energy and living irresistible might; Since of the two of us it is you who are infinitely stronger, it is you who must set me ablaze and change me into fire … Continue reading

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First Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Luke 4: 1 – 13 Lord, you are divine energy and living irresistible might; Since of the two of us it is you who are infinitely stronger, it is you who must set me ablaze and change me into fire … Continue reading

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5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C

Lk 5: 1 – 11 Before we start our reflection on today’s Gospel we need to learn a little about the fishermen of Galilee. We are often told that they were extremely poor. It appears that this may not be … Continue reading

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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.

Lk 1: 1 – 4;  4: 14 – 21 The Gospel according to Luke, subtitled, Reflections of Jesus Has it occurred to you that this is the Year of Luke. This is my Year of Luke! This is my opportunity … Continue reading

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Baptism of the Lord, Year C.

Lk 3: 15-16; 21-22 and Is 42: 1-4, 6-7 Prayer before praying Scripture Your Word is near, O Lord our God.  Your grace is near.  Come to us then, with mildness and power.  Do not let us be deaf to … Continue reading

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Article 47: Jesus the Rebel

The Woman at the Well  Jn 4: 1 – 42 I am sure we are all familiar with this story, if not, I suggest that you take time to read it once more from your Bible. On the surface this … Continue reading

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year C

Lk 3: 10 – 18 Prayer before praying Scripture Father you wait for us until we are open to you. We wait for your Word to make us receptive. Attune us to your voice, to your silence, speak and bring … Continue reading

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Article 46.1: Mark’s little people

Who is the most important friend of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel? I am sure if you asked this question in your Bible Sharing group there would be many answers. My answer is, ‘YOU’. Having introduced Jesus and John, Mark turns … Continue reading

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