Meditations on the Gospel of John: Recent Episodes

The Word Proclaimed Institute

Fr Francis Martin gives a series of talks on the Gospel of John

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The Concluding Chapter (John 21:1-25)

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The Concluding Chapter (John 21:1-25)

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Jesus Visits the Second Time (John 20:24-31)

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Jesus Visits the Second Time (John 20:24-31)

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The Appearance to the 10 Disciples, the Forgiveness of Sin (John 20:19-23)

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The Appearance to the 10 Disciples, the Forgiveness of Sin (John 20:19-23)

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Jesus Appears to Mary (John 20:11-18)

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Jesus Appears to Mary (John 20:11-18)

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The Empty Tomb (John 20:1-10)

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The Empty Tomb (John 20:1-10)

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The Burial of Jesus (John 19:38-42)

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The Burial of Jesus (John 19:38-42)

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Hand Over the Spirit (John 19:31-37)

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Hand Over the Spirit (John 19:31-37)

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Confide the Church to Mary (John 19:25-30)

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Confide the Church to Mary (John 19:25-30)

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The Undivided Robe (John 19:23-24)

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The Undivided Robe (John 19:23-24)

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The Crucifixion and the Plaque of Kingship (John 19:16b-22)

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The Crucifixion and the Plaque of Kingship (John 19:16b-22)

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The Ensuing Trial Ending with Condemnation (John 19:6-16a)

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The Ensuing Trial Ending with Condemnation (John 19:6-16a)

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Introductory Remarks and the Beginning of the Trial Before Pilate (John 19:1-5)

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Introductory Remarks and the Beginning of the Trial Before Pilate (John 19:1-5)

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The Arrest and the Questioning by the Jewish Leaders (John 14:4-24)

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The Arrest and the Questioning by the Jewish Leaders (John 14:4-24)

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Introductory Remarks and the Arrival of Judas and the Cohort (John 18:1-3)

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Introductory Remarks and the Arrival of Judas and the Cohort (John 18:1-3)

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The Means of Unity: Glory, Love (John 17:24-26)

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The Means of Unity: Glory, Love (John 17:24-26)

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The Trinity: Source and Model of the Church's Unity (John 1:20-23)

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The Trinity: Source and Model of the Church's Unity (John 1:20-23)

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Sanctification in the Truth (John 17:17-19)

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Sanctification in the Truth (John 17:17-19)

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Prayer for the First Disciples (John 17:13-16)

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Prayer for the First Disciples (John 17:13-16)

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Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples (John 17:9-12)

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Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples (John 17:9-12)

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Jesus Speaks of Revealing the Father (John 17:6-8)

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Jesus Speaks of Revealing the Father (John 17:6-8)

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Jesus Prays for Glorification (John 17:1-5)

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Jesus Prays for Glorification (John 17:1-5)

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Intimacy, Forgiveness and Encouragement (John 16:25-33)

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Intimacy, Forgiveness and Encouragement (John 16:25-33)

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Sadness, Joy, and Clarity (John 16:22-25)

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Sadness, Joy, and Clarity (John 16:22-25)

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Absence, Sadness, and Joy (John 16:12-21)

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Absence, Sadness, and Joy (John 16:12-21)

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The Meaning of The Paraclete's Action in Regard to the Believer continued

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The Meaning of The Paraclete's Action in Regard to the Believer continued

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The Meaning of The Paraclete's Action in Regard to the Believer

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The Meaning of The Paraclete's Action in Regard to the Believer

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Preparation for Departure and The Role of the Spirit vis a vis the World (John 16:4b-6)

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Preparation for Departure and The Role of the Spirit vis a vis the World (John 16:4b-6)

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The Conclusion of the Section on Persecution (John 16:1-4a)

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The Conclusion of the Section on Persecution (John 16:1-4a)

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The World's Hatred and the Paraclete's Strengthening (John 15:18-27)

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The World's Hatred and the Paraclete's Strengthening (John 15:18-27)

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The Lord's Choice and Our Love (John 15:16-17)

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The Lord's Choice and Our Love (John 15:16-17)

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Joy and Loving Each Other (John 15:11-15)

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Joy and Loving Each Other (John 15:11-15)

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The Key: Abiding in Love (John 15:9-10)

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The Key: Abiding in Love (John 15:9-10)

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The True Vine (John 15:1-8)

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The True Vine (John 15:1-8)

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The Gift of Peace (John 14:27-31)

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The Gift of Peace (John 14:27-31)

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Mutual Abiding and the Paraclete (John 14:22-27)

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Mutual Abiding and the Paraclete (John 14:22-27)

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Love Leads to Presence (John 14:15-21)

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Love Leads to Presence (John 14:15-21)

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Seeing the Father in Jesus (John 14:9-14)

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Seeing the Father in Jesus (John 14:9-14)

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Becoming Part of God's Household (John 14:1-8)

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Becoming Part of God's Household (John 14:1-8)

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The Glorification of the Son of Man (John 13:31-36)

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The Glorification of the Son of Man (John 13:31-36)

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One of the Two Traitors (John 13:21-30)

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One of the Two Traitors (John 13:21-30)

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Peter's Objections and Jesus' Response (John 13:6-20)

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Peter's Objections and Jesus' Response (John 13:6-20)

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Lessons in Leadership (John 13:1-5)

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Lessons in Leadership (John 13:1-5)

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A Reflective Overview of the Book of Signs (John 1-12)

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A Reflective Overview of the Book of Signs (John 1-12)

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Evaluation of Jesus' Ministry, and Summary Proclamation (John 12:37-50)

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Evaluation of Jesus' Ministry, and Summary Proclamation (John 12:37-50)

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The Judgment on This World (John 12:31-36)

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The Judgment on This World (John 12:31-36)

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The Moment of Decision (John 12:27-30)

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The Moment of Decision (John 12:27-30)

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The Entrance into Jerusalem and the Meeting with the Greeks (John 12:15-26)

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The Entrance into Jerusalem and the Meeting with the Greeks (John 12:15-26)

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The Anointing and the Entrance into Jerusalem (John 12:1-14)

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The Anointing and the Entrance into Jerusalem (John 12:1-14)

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The Raising of Lazarus and Conflicting Reactions (John 11:41-57)

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The Raising of Lazarus and Conflicting Reactions (John 11:41-57)

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The Meeting With Mary and Approaching the Tomb (John 11:27-40)

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The Meeting With Mary and Approaching the Tomb (John 11:27-40)

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Jesus Arrives and Interacts with Martha: Her Faith (John 11:17-26)

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Jesus Arrives and Interacts with Martha: Her Faith (John 11:17-26)

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Jesus Receives the News of Lazarus and Decides to Go to Him (John 11:1-16)

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Jesus Receives the News of Lazarus and Decides to Go to Him (John 11:1-16)

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Jesus establishes His Identity from Scripture and from His Works (John 10:34-42)

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Jesus establishes His Identity from Scripture and from His Works (John 10:34-42)

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The Initial Debate (John 10:22-23)

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The Initial Debate (John 10:22-23)

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The Gift of Mutual Knowledge and the Power of the Cross (John 10:14-21)

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The Gift of Mutual Knowledge and the Power of the Cross (John 10:14-21)

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Jesus Lays Down His Life for His Sheep (John 10:7-13)

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Jesus Lays Down His Life for His Sheep (John 10:7-13)

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Jesus is the Shepherd who Gives Life for his Sheep (John 10:1-6)

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Jesus is the Shepherd who Gives Life for his Sheep (John 10:1-6)

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The Blind Man Comes to the Light and the "Jews" stay in the Dark (John 9:24-41)

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The Blind Man Comes to the Light and the "Jews" stay in the Dark (John 9:24-41)

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The Healed Blind Beggar on Trial (John 9:15-23)

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The Healed Blind Beggar on Trial (John 9:15-23)

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The Healing at Siloam and the Initial Confrontations (John 9:1-14)

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The Healing at Siloam and the Initial Confrontations (John 9:1-14)

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Jesus, the Light of the World (John 8:12-20)

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Jesus, the Light of the World (John 8:12-20)

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Jesus and the Adulterous Woman (John 7:53; 8:11)

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Jesus and the Adulterous Woman (John 7:53; 8:11)

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A discussion of Jesus' Identity (John 7:40-53)

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A discussion of Jesus' Identity (John 7:40-53)

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Jesus the Source of Living Water (John 7:37-39)

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Jesus the Source of Living Water (John 7:37-39)

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The Second Part of the Initial Dialogue (John 7:27-36)

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The Second Part of the Initial Dialogue (John 7:27-36)

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Jesus at the Feast of Sukkoth continued

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Jesus at the Feast of Sukkoth continued

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The Initial Dialogue on the Temple Precincts (John 7:1-24)

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The Initial Dialogue on the Temple Precincts (John 7:1-24)

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Biblical Understanding of Liturgy

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Biblical Understanding of Liturgy

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Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:56-58)
Jesus, the Sign of Contradiction (John 6:59-71)

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Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:56-58)
Jesus, the Sign of Contradiction (John 6:59-71)

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Jesus, the Living Bread (John 6:39-55)

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Jesus, the Living Bread (John 6:39-55)

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Jesus, the Bread of Eternal Life (John 6:34-38)

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Jesus, the Bread of Eternal Life (John 6:34-38)

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The Basic Principles (John 6:22-33)

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The Basic Principles (John 6:22-33)

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Jesus Walks on the Water

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Jesus Walks on the Water

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The Biblical Principles of Liturgy (cont'd)

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The Biblical Principles of Liturgy (cont'd)

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The Multiplication of the Loaves

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The Multiplication of the Loaves

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The Biblical Principles of Liturgy

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The Biblical Principles of Liturgy

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The Four Witnesses (John 5:31-40), The Accusers Accused (John 5:41-47)

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The Four Witnesses (John 5:31-40), The Accusers Accused (John 5:41-47)

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The Work of the Father and the Son (John 5:19-30)

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The Work of the Father and the Son (John 5:19-30)

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The Initial Conflict with "the Jews" (John 5:10-23)

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The Initial Conflict with "the Jews" (John 5:10-23)

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The Miracle Itself (John 5:1-9)

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The Miracle Itself (John 5:1-9)

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Reflection on "Mystery", The Interior Dimension of Jesus' Human Act

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Reflection on "Mystery", The Interior Dimension of Jesus' Human Act

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The Act of Jesus Itself: The Healing of a Pagan at a Distance

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The Act of Jesus Itself: The Healing of a Pagan at a Distance

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The Success of the Samaritan Woman's Evangelization; Some Reflections (John 4:40-42)

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The Success of the Samaritan Woman's Evangelization; Some Reflections (John 4:40-42)

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Jesus Speaks of the Harvest, The Woman Witnesses to the Town (John 4:27-39)

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Jesus Speaks of the Harvest, The Woman Witnesses to the Town (John 4:27-39)

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The Conversation Continues into Theological Issues (John 4:12-28)

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The Conversation Continues into Theological Issues (John 4:12-28)

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The Meeting and the Initial Part of the Conversation (John 4:1-11)

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The Meeting and the Initial Part of the Conversation (John 4:1-11)

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Concluding Reflections (John 3:31-36)

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Concluding Reflections (John 3:31-36)

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The Baptist's Final Testimony (John 3:22-30)

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The Baptist's Final Testimony (John 3:22-30)

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Further Reflections on the Text

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Further Reflections on the Text

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Preliminary Remarks Concerning "Nicodemus" and Beginning of Exegesis

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Preliminary Remarks Concerning "Nicodemus" and Beginning of Exegesis

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An Analysis of Jesus' Gesture in Cleansing the Temple

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An Analysis of Jesus' Gesture in Cleansing the Temple

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Introductory Remarks Concerning the Temple as the House of God

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Introductory Remarks Concerning the Temple as the House of God

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Some Examples of How John 2:1-12 Was Understood in the Tradition of the Church

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Some Examples of How John 2:1-12 Was Understood in the Tradition of the Church

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An Explanation of the Wedding Feast at Cana

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An Explanation of the Wedding Feast at Cana

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Further Preliminary Considerations

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Further Preliminary Considerations

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Allusions and the Mystery; Typology and the Mystery of the Incarnation

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Allusions and the Mystery; Typology and the Mystery of the Incarnation

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John 1:35-51

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John 1:35-51

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John 1:19-34

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John 1:19-34

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John 1:14-18

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John 1:14-18

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John 1:4-14

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John 1:4-14

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John 1:1-3

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John 1:1-3

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Preliminary Reflections on the Gospel of John

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Preliminary Reflections on the Gospel of John