by Elisa Feiritear | May 12, 2020 | Gospel Reflections, Sunday Gospel Reflections
Gospel Reflection “I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate” The Gospel (John 14:15-21) Writing to the Romans (Romans 8:14) Paul says: “All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God”. The Sunday readings today stress the part played by...
by Elisa Feiritear | Apr 16, 2020 | Gospel Reflections
Gospel Reflection “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe” The Gospel (John 20:19-31) I once heard a playwright being asked what extra experience he would like to have had in life. His reply was: “I would like to have met Jesus”. One can only...
by Elisa Feiritear | Mar 19, 2020 | Gospel Reflections
Like others in society, our parishes have been introducing restrictions to help keep people safe, especially those who are most vulnerable. I invite you to join me today in praying the beautiful prayer of Saint Patrick, known as his “breastplate” prayer, in...
by Karen Moloney | Jun 15, 2019 | Gospel Reflections, Sunday Gospel Reflections
Gospel Reflection Mystery of the Blessed Trinity and Mystery of the Church The Gospel (John 16:12-15): Everything the Father has is mine; all the Spirit tells you is taken from what is mine. This reading from Christ’s Farewell Discourse is chosen for this feast of the...
by Karen Moloney | May 18, 2019 | Gospel Reflections, Sunday Gospel Reflections
Gospel Reflection In his departure discourse from this world, Jesus gives a new commandment – a commandment for the new age to come with his resurrection and in eternal life. It is in keeping with the vision of the New Jerusalem of today’s second reading, something...
