Category Archives: SUNDAY GOSPEL COMMENTARY

Jn 16: 12 – 15 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 →

Jn 17: 20 – 26 To read the gospel with an open mind is to see beyond all possibilities of doubt that You, Jesus, came to bring us, not only a new life, but also, a new physical power of … Continue reading →

Jn 13: 31 – 35 Lord, you are divine energy and living irresistible might; Since of the two of us it is you who are infinitely the stronger, it is you who must set me ablaze and transmute me in … Continue reading →

Prayer before praying Scripture Each year on the fourth Sunday after Easter we are invited to reflect on the parts of John 10. This chapter is justifiably given the title “Good Shepherd” as is the Sunday. However there are other … Continue reading →

Jn 21: 1 – 19 Be with us, Lord Jesus. Be our companion on our way. In your mercy inflame our hearts and raise our hope, so that, in union with one another, we may recognise you in the Scriptures … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →