Afleveringen
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The necessary yoke and burden: As the Gospel of Matthew moves away from the description of Jesus as a preacher and a healer, he will begin to encounter opposition. Before that begins, we are told that Jesus is so crucial because only He can make God known to those who are open and receptive to his teaching. Once members of his family, we must take on the family discipline: a yoke and a burden that is unlike any other. The burdens that will come our way as followers of Jesus must be borne, but they bring rest for our souls.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the 14th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30
Gospel read by Jeff and Carmel
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The costs and rewards of discipleship: Today's Gospel is dominated by the expression "anyone." That means all of us! We are first challenged by need to put the love of Jesus Christ before all loves, without playing down the centrality of love in our families and elsewhere. Then we are told that there is only one way to find true life, and that is by giving it away. The Gospel closes with examples of this self-gift, welcoming others and helping those in need. When we do these, we welcome no less a figure than Jesus himself.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the 13th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:37-42
Gospel read by James and Raqael
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Do not be afraid: Sent out as missionaries of Jesus, he instructs us that we must not fear. There will be difficulties, but we are to trust in God, who cares for the smallest and simplest creature. But we must be prepared to courageously witness to Jesus in society. He will then speak up for us when we come to meet our heavenly Father. Sisters and brothers of Jesus, we must show our preparedness to be loyal to him and to his word, so that he might stand by us before his - and our - Father.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the twelfth Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:26-33
Gospel read by Rosa and Tony
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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To be Missionaries of Jesus: After a long story of Jesus as a teacher on the mountain (Matt 5-17) and a worker of miracles for the less fortunate (Matt 8-9), Jesus turns to his disciples and commissions them to be missionaries as he is a missionary: dependent upon him, receiving without charge and giving without charge.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the eleventh Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:36–10:8
Gospel read by Fr Jeff and Elizabeth
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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We are the eucharistic presence of Jesus Christ: All of the Gospels tell of Jesus' multiplication of the loaves and fish by the Lake of Galilee. John reports Jesus' words to his audience who cannot accept that his gift of bread is greater than the gift of manna, a body broken and blood spilt for the life of the world.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Body and Blood of Christ, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58
Gospel read by James and Mapalo
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The oneness that Love creates: This brief Gospel is one of the most famous texts from the Bible. Behind these few famous words of Jesus lies the secret of what we call the mystery of the Trinity. Try as we may, and many have tried over the centuries, the inner workings of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are not known to us. We do know that God the Father so loved the world that he sent his Son . We know that the Son, in order to make that love known, gave himself unconditionally to the greatest of all loves: he died for us. We also know that this love continues to dwell and grow among us because of the Holy Spirit. Our doctrine of the Trinity is a way of indicating God in action.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Trinity Sunday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 3:16-18
Gospel read by Lauren and David
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The gift of the Spirit puts and end to fear: In the Gospel of John's account of the encounter between the risen Jesus and his disciples, they gather again in the upper room. Before he suffered and died he promised them that he would give them the Holy Spirit. After his resurrection, he comes to them, but they are gathered in fear, the doors firmly locked. Jesus sets them free. The gift of the Spirit brings joy, courage, freedom to be missionaries of God and Jesus Christ, and the authority to bring God's pardon to those who earnestly seek it.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Pentecost Sunday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-23
Gospel read by Ann-Marie and Trezur
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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I will be with you always! The celebration of the Ascension of the Lord marks the end of an era. Jesus is no longer with us. The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles tell of a departure of Jesus through an ascension. But the Gospel of Matthew reads this period between Jesus' presence and his final return differently: It will be a time when he will be with us. He is Lord of all, calling all nations into a community of the baptised, attempting to observe everything that Jesus has taught them. He may no longer be with us physically, but he will be with us to the end of time.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Ascension Sunday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matt 28:16-20
Gospel read by Steph and Declan
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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To love Jesus and to keep the commandment of love: Anyone who claims to love Jesus must live according to his commandments. We all hope to love Jesus, but wonder if we can keep the commandments. But we are not alone. As Jesus was the "first Advocate," teaching and showing us what love is all about, his return to the Father will lead to the gift of "another Paraclete who will equally journey with us as we attempt to live the single commandment that lies at the heart of all the commandments: "This is my commandment, that you love one another" (John 15:17). To love as Jesus loved seems impossible. But with thro the gift of the guidance of the Spirit, God makes all things possible.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21
Gospel read by Pat and Miriam
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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I am the way, the truth, and the life: Last week, we heard Jesus present himself as "the gate," and now we hear why - he is the way, the truth, and the life. On the night before he died he delivers a long discourse to the disciples. He is about to leave them, and they must continue on in the world in his absence, calling on them to have faith so that they might continue his "way" in the world, until such time that he returns. Jesus points out, however, that we cannot simply go on doing what Jesus did; we must maintain our union with Jesus and his Father so we may do "even greater things" that respond to the needs of our times.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 14:1-12
Gospel read by Sandy and Javier
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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I am the gate!: The tenth chapter of the Gospel of John eventually identifies Jesus as the Good Shepherd, as do other passages in the Gospels (see John 10:11-18; Luke 15:3-7; Matthew 18:12-14). However, the opening ten verses to John 10 that we use in the Liturgy today do not identify Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He is presented as the gate. This is surprising, but the Gospel passage on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, first of all insists that all who wish to nourish and guide God's people must do so by passing through the gate who is Jesus. As Jesus says at another place of the Gospel of John: "I am the way, the truth, and the light" (14:6).
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10
Gospel read by Alex and Laura
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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From Jerusalem to Emmaus, and back again!: For Luke, the centre-point of God's saving presence among us is Jerusalem. There all the Paschal events take place. There the community will begin. But two disillusioned disciples have had enough. They walk away from Jerusalem. The risen Jesus sets out to journey with them. They know everything, but they do not see Jesus. By explaining the Scriptures and breaking bread with these weak disciples, Jesus brings them back to the home they should never have left: Jerusalem.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35
Gospel read by Bridie and Dino
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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Blessed are those who do not see, yet believe: Today's reading focuses upon the risen Jesus' gift of peace to his frightened disciples. Most importantly, it blesses all subsequent disciples who, unlike the first disciples and Thomas, believe without seeing. John wrote his Gospel for these subsequent disciples.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31
This week's readers are Tristan and Romina
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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The Birth of Easter Faith: The empty tomb does not generate belief in Jesus as the Risen One for Mary Magdalene, nor for the two disciples, Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple. But they are drawn to the tomb. There they see that God has been victorious over death. The clothes of death have been emptied. Even though he does not "see" the Risen Jesus, the Beloved Disciples sees God's victory, and believes. Easter faith has been born.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 7th Sunday of the Year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9
Gospel read by Bronwyn and John
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Jeff Miller
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The Risen Jesus Promises a New Era in Galilee: Matthew has already reported earth-shattering events such as an earthquake, splitting of rocks and the resurrection of the dead at Jesus' death. He does the same in his account of the resurrection, marking the turning point of the ages. The women only find an empty tomb, are told to announce Jesus' resurrection and his future meeting with them all in Galilee. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, nothing can be the same again. We gather as brothers and sisters of Jesus to form the new family of the Risen Lord.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Easter Vigil, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
Gospel read by Miranda and Joseph
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Jeff Miller
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The death of Jesus, and the birth of a new era: John's story of Jesus' passion is unique. Jesus is in control at all times in the Garden, before Jewish authorities, before Pilate, on the Cross, and is buried as a king. At the centre of the story, Pilate proclaims him as a King, and on the Cross he comes to his final glory, perfecting the task given to him by his Father. In dying, he pours down the Spirit on the infant Church of his Mother and the Beloved Disciple. The blood and water of Eucharist and Baptism flow from his pierced side.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Good Friday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19:42
Reading by Jennifer and Chris
Narrated by Michael GartlandProduced by Jeff Miller and Jeff Miller
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The Foot Washing: Jesus symbolically shows his limitless love for his own in his self-gift for "his own." His loving care for others is the way all his disciples are called to follow.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Holy Thursday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 13:1-15
Read by Paige and Michael
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Jeff Miller and Ashley Trethowan
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The Death of Jesus, and the Birth of a New Era: Matthew's passion narrative tells the story of Jesus' last night with his disciples, his arrest, trials, and eventual execution. Through this account of Jesus' unjust and violent death Matthew has insinuated a message central to his understanding of what God has done for us in and through Jesus: he has opened the way to God for all nations as all the signs of the end of the world accompany his death. Heaven and earth pass away, but after he has been raised, the Gospel will be preached to all nations.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Passion Sunday, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:14-27:66
This week's reading performed by volunteers from the Salesian Youth Movement
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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Do you believe this? Instruction on true faith continues. The sickness and death of Lazarus is not "unto death," but to manifest the glory of God and set in motion the glorification of Jesus, the Son of God. The disciples, Martha, Mary, and the Jewish people all struggle to cope with Jesus' claim to be the resurrection and the life. His restoration of Lazarus to life is a sign that his claim is true, but doubt and rejection surround his insistence that we see the life-giving power of his death and resurrection: Do you believe this? Many do not.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 11:1-45
This week's readers are Lauren and Xavier
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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From blindness to sight - from sight to blindness: The story of the man born blind leads us further in our understanding of true faith. The man begins totally without sight. Gradually he comes to confess that "the man called Jesus" is a "prophet," possibly "from God," and falls before Jesus confessing that he is "the Son of Man." He has journeyed from blindness to sight. Another story is also told. It is of the gradual and increasing blindness of the Jewish leaders who begin by accepting that Jesus is a miracle worker, but who finish by rejecting Jesus as a sinner. They are judged to be blind.
Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for 4th Sunday of Lent, Year A.
Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41
This week's readers are Michael and Maria
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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