"The Mother of My Lord"
After the annunciations of John the Baptist to Zechariah, and Jesus to Mary, the two mothers meet. This Feast asks that we recognise the unique role of Mary in the history of our salvation, but also to follow her in seeing the many blessings in our lives as signs that he who is mighty has done great things for us.
Read by Michael and Bridie
Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross (McKillop)
To celebrate the Feast of St Mary McKillop, the Church has wisely chosen a Gospel text from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is perfect. It touches on the aspect of Mary’s life that led her to sanctity. In the face of many challenges, she recognised that all beauty and goodness comes from an unfailing trust in God. There can only be one place for one’s heart. Nothing should lead us away from that place.
Read by Romina and Tristan
"If you want to... Of course I want to!" - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Jesus encounters a leper, who is ostracised from society, regarded as ritually impure yet recognises Jesus' authority, convinced that Jesus can heal him. Jesus' response breaks through the evil of ill-health and of man-made taboos. Jesus does not want to be simply known as the miracle worker from Capernaum - he came to break down divisions, bring joy and to lead all followers of Jesus to the same mission.
Thanks to our readers for this episode, David and Promise
The Kingdom of God Must Go Elsewhere - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
The goodness and healing of the Kingdom of God impacts Simon Peter's mother-in-law. By taking her by the hand, and allowing her to serve a meal, Jesus restores her health and breaks through socially determined taboos for women at that time. Jesus withdraws to pray and the disciples want to return to Capernaum but Jesus will not go back as his purpose is to spread the Kingdom of God further.
Thanks to our readers for this episode, Georgina and Michael!
An Authoritative Teaching That is New - 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
No longer alone, Jesus teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum. All wonder at the newness and authority of his teaching. He overcomes the presence of evil in the demon possessed man, even though the demon knows that Jesus is "the Christ of God." Jesus shows that he is bringing in the Kingdom of God by overcoming the power of evil my his more powerful divine presence, in word and in deed.
Thanks to our readers, Rose and James
What is it that you expect from Jesus? - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
My Son, the Beloved - The Baptism of the Lord, Year B
The Word Became Flesh - Christmas Day Year B
Swaddling Cloths and a Manger on the Road - Christmas Night, Year B
Accepting the Word of God - 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B
The Witness of John the Baptist - 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B
The Kingdom of Heaven is different! - 25th Sunday of the Year, Year A
Be compassionate as I am compassionate - 24th Sunday of the Year, Year A
