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Fr Francis J. Moloney SDB AM - Salesians of Don Bosco
Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the upcoming Sunday's gospel, presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. The podcast offers a fantastic resource to those who are studying, or simply hunger for the gift that comes from listening and understanding the Word of God. Presented in a medium easily accessible to all ages in the modern world, it is a perfect example of Don Bosco's teaching that ministry must be presented to the young in a realm and a method that they can understand. New episodes will be released each Wednesday of the week reflection on the coming Sunday's gospel.
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Holy Saturday: The attention in the account of Easter Sunday morning in Luke's Gospel is given to the fact that an encounter with the risen Jesus will not take place in a graveyard. He has been raised. Look for him elsewhere. The women, and all the disciples are asked to "remember the words" that Jesus had spoken to them about his resurrection from the dead during his ministry. As often in the Gospel of Luke, the faith of the women exceeds that of the men. The women "remember" Jesus' words and believe, but the men do not. Peter is "amazed." 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 Saturday, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12
Today's readers are Andree and Ashley
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Sermon 1: The new Order: Jesus' ministry began with the call of the disciples. He next establishes his Twelve Apostles, his future missionaries, comes down onto a plain with them, and preaches to all who come to him, including the Gentiles. Jesus' blessings and woes establish a new order in which those least favoured are seen as closest to God, and challenges all Christians never to submit to the absolutes of a society built on power and possessions. 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 6th Sunday of the Year, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17, 20-26
This week’s readers are Georgina and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Simon the sinner becomes Peter the disciple: Jesus' word attracts so many people that he must take refuge and preach from a boat. Simon the fisherman wonders about Jesus' command to put out the nets, but does what Jesus asks. After the rich haul of fish, Simon the sinner recognises his need for Jesus, and Jesus establishes him as Simon Peter, a disciple who will have authority to seek out other followers for Jesus.
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 4th Sunday of the Year, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11
This week’s readers are Lauren and Finnian
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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A scheme of Jesus' mission and destiny: Directly related to Jesus' proclamation of God's year of favour last Sunday, not all are happy. Who does Jesus think he is? The people in Nazareth know his family. Jesus is not surprised by this rejection. He shows how God has worked through two Gentiles, a widow from Sidon, and Naaman the Syrian. Outraged, they try to kill him. As at the end of his life, Jesus passes through the threat of death. His journey has begun. He will never come back to Nazareth.
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 4th Sunday of the Year, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 4:21-30
This week’s readers are Giselle and David
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Luke's design and the Year of Favour: The Year of Luke opens with a self-portrait of Luke, a third generation Christian, writing his story of Jesus for a Gentile world. The action begins in Jesus' hometown, Nazareth. In the Synagogue he points to himself as the Messiah who will bring in God's Good News and God's loving presence for those most in need.
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 3rd Sunday of the Year, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
This week’s readers are Anna and Duc
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Do whatever he tells you: The Gospel reading for today, chosen from the Gospel of John, reports Jesus' first public act in that Gospel. Despite the challenge that Jesus issues to her, the Mother of Jesus sets "the hour" of Jesus in motion. Because others accepts her command: "Do whatever he tells you," the glory of God's presence in Jesus is seen, and the disciples believe. But "the hour" has only begun, as has our year with the Gospel story of Jesus.
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 2nd Sunday of the Year, Year C.
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The Mightier One has Come: This Sunday marks the end of the Christmas celebrations and the beginnings of the Ordinary Sundays of the Year. We continue to read Luke's Gospel, as John the Baptist points away from himself to "the mightier one." He brings the fire and the Holy Spirit that will accompany us on our journey through the year to come.
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 Baptism of the Lord, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
This week’s readers are Lisa and Thomas
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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God's Revelation to the World: The figures of wise men who come from the east represent the coming of the whole world to worship Jesus. The figures of Herod and his wise men represent those who reject Jesus as Messiah. This is not only the celebration God's saving presence to all peoples, but also a challenge to those of us who know the truth, but do not live it out with courage.
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 Feast of the Epiphany, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Issac
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Busy with the affairs of my Father: The final epsiode of Luke's story of Jesus' infancy is the only place where Jesus speaks. His parents' concerns over his loss are challenged by his response that he must now be in the house of his Father, and about the affairs of his Father. The story of Jesus' ministry can now begin. Mary treasures all these things in her heart, waiting and accepting God's design for her family and her Son.
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 Holy Family, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:41-52
This week’s readers are Pat and Maria
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The Word became Flesh: The Prologue to the Gospel of John is among the most profound passages in the Bible. It tells of the pre-existent union of love between God and the Word, the Word's saving gifts of light and life, and our ambiguous response. But the Word is Jesus Christ who dwelt among us, showing us the wonderful presence of God's saving truth. Those who accept that truth become children of God.
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 Christmas Morning, Year C.
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18
This week’s readers are Ben and Bronwyn
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Swaddling cloths and a manger on the road: Luke's account of a birth of Jesus, as with the appearance of John the Baptist, is fixed in a given time and place. But it is surrounded by the symbols of swaddling cloths, only used for a king, a manger, from which Israel should be nourished, recognition by the simplest of people, the Shepherds, and the heavenly proclamation of God's glory. Jesus is born on a journey, for a journey.
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 Christmas Night, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-4
This week’s readers are Luc and Miranda
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Why should we be honoured? Two mothers meet, as Mary visits Elizabeth. Elizabeth and the child she is carrying salute the greatness of Mary, a greatness that has been bestowed on her because she has "believed that the promise made her would be fulfilled" (Luke 1:45)
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 Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-44
This week’s readers are Alex and Rosa
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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What must we do?: Continuing his ministry of preparation for the Lord, John the Baptist instructs the people, the tax-collectors, and the soldiers, that they are to do justly what they have always done. However, a new era is coming that will be marked by the inspirational presence of the Spirit, and the fiery division of good and bad.
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 Third Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:10-18
This week’s readers are Jacqui and Carlos
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Prepare the Way of the Lord: The great figure of Advent, John the Baptist, set in a time and place in the history of humankind, proclaims a time of preparation for the Lord, and the sight of the salvation of God in the one who is coming.
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 Second Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-6
This week’s readers are John and Paige
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The two advents of Jesus: The first Sunday of Advent does not focus upon the coming of Jesus at Christmas time, but on the final coming of Jesus at the end of all time. This Gospel reading catches a central element of the Advent Season: the two comings of Christ, and the need to live well the in-between-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 the First Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
This week’s readers are Pat and Geselle
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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I am a King: The final Sunday of Year B is dedicated to Jesus' universal kingship. As we have seen throughout our reflections on the Gospel of Mark, Jesus lays no claim to be a king who exercises worldly power. On trial for his life in the Gospel of John, he tells Pontius Pilate that he has come with a royal message. God loves us without condition. Those who belong to his kingdom are drawn into that love.
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 Christ the King of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37
This week’s readers are Trezur and Sarah
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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My words will not pass away: We hear words from the Jesus of the Gospel of Mark for the last time in Year B. Writing to Christians who thought that the end was near, he insists that before that happens, the Gospel must be preached to the ends of the earth. But the end will come. We must be able to read the signs of the times, not knowing when it will take place, but certain that it will take place.
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 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-32
This week’s readers are Rose and John
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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She has given her whole life: Following Jesus' encounter with a Scribe who accepts the centrality of the love commandment, Jesus attacks "the scribes" who pretend to be religious, but harm the poor of this world. One of the latter, a widow, shows the way of true discipleship. She gives her all, her very life.
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 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44
This week’s readers are Michael and Steph
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The first of all the commandments: On arrival in Jerusalem, Jesus meets opposition. These passages are not in the Lectionary, but they lead to Jesus' encounter with a Scribe. Acting as a lawyer, he seeks the one commandment that covers all the commandments. Jesus' response comes from Israel's tradition, but it is a new commandment as the love of God and love of neighbour are combined. Finally, a Jewish leader accepts Jesus' teaching, and is not far from the Kingdom.
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 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34
This week’s readers are Dino and Julia
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Leaving all, he followed him: The journey to Jerusalem is nearing its end, but as Jesus and the disciples climb from Jericho to Jerusalem, blind Bartimaeus abandons everything, comes to Jesus in faith, receives the sight that the disciples lack, and follow Jesus down his way to death and resurrection.
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 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52
This week’s readers are Bridie and Declan
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Not to be served, but to serve: James and John, and the other ten members of "the Twelve" continue to misunderstand Jesus. They seek only places of honour and authority. Jesus calls them to the baptism of martydom, and to lowly service. He instructs them not only in word, but by his example: the Son of Man who came to serve, and to give his life.
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 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45
This week’s readers are Romina and Tristan
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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What must I do?: A rich man's desire to know what he must do to inherit eternal life leads Jesus to love him and focus upon the only thing that is blocking his commitment to the way of Jesus - his riches. Once more, this episode is to teach disciples that they are to follow Jesus in all things, abandoning anything that might stand between them and the man they wish 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 the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:17-30
This week’s readers are Georgina and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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From the beginning of creation: Tested by the Pharisees on his interpretation of divorce, approved by Jewish Law under certain conditions, Jesus abandons Law, and describes how God planned the relationship between a woman and a man "from the beginning" before sin had entered the world. Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the challenge to serve and be reception "in practice" and not just "in theory."
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 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16
This week’s readers are Lauren and Thomas
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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To be for or against Jesus: The disciples continue to misunderstand their call to follow Jesus, as they tried to stop someone who was not following them. Jesus against corrects them, insisting on the priority of doing good in the name of Jesus, and on the fundamental importance of entering the Kingdom. Better to be maimed than lose the Kingdom!
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 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
This week’s readers are Sandy and David
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Serving and receiving: Continuing his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus announces his forthcoming death and resurrection a second time. Again the disciples do not understand, and wonder about who will be the greatest in Jesus' messianic victory. Using a little child as a model, he does not give up on them, but instructs them on the need for disciples who serve and who are receptive to God's word and design.
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 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:30-37
This week’s readers are Laura and Duc
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Who do you say that I am?: At the centre of Mark's Gospel, and after his recognition by the Gentiles, Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. Peter's response, "You are the Christ" is only partially correct. Jesus is also the suffering, crucified, and risen Son of Man. Anyone who wishes to be his disciple must follow him to the cross, and through the cross into life.
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 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-35
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Br Michael Pau SDB
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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A missionary journey into Gentile lands: Jesus sets out on a mission to Gentile lands. After healing the daughter of a Gentile woman, he journeys north and then east, always walking among Gentiles. On the Gentile side of the Lake of Galilee he heals a Gentile deaf-mute, and the Gentiles acclaim that he does all things well, and see him as the Messiah. Only on mission, among the Gentiles, is Jesus recognised and acknowledged.
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 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 7:31-37
This week’s readers are Lisa and Br Bill
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Observing human traditions: After four Sundays reflecting upon John 6, the Lectionary returns to the Gospel of Mark, but maintains its focus upon "eating." The leaders of Israel try to accuse Jesus and his disciples of unfaithfulness to their religious traditions. Jesus instructs them - and us - that we must live by the commandments of God, and not closed religious traditions. What lies deep within us makes us clean or unclean.
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 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
This week’s readers are Isabella and Lester
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Decisions are made: Jesus' teaching comes to an end, but many disciples find it too hard and leave him. Only the Twelve, led by Peter, confess their faith in him, but even among them there was one who would fail.
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 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 6:60-69
This week’s readers are John and Miranda
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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"The Mother of My Lord": Immediately prior to this encounter in Luke's gospel tells of the annunciation of John the Baptist to Zechariah, and the annunciation of Jesus to Mary. Now the two mothers meet. The mother of John the Baptist salutes the mother of Jesus as "the Mother of my Lord." Mary's response is to cry out: "He who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is his name." 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.
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 Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-56
This week’s readers are Michael and Bridie
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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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.
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 Soleminity of St Mary of the Cross (McKillop) Year B.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:25-34
This week’s readers are Romina and Tristan
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The search for the true bread from heaven: Reunited at Capernum, the people still seek bread. But it is a bread that perishes, like the bread given in the desert during the Exodus. Jesus offers the true bread from heaven, true access to God. But he shocks them as he reveals: "I am the bread of life."
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 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 6:24-34
This week’s readers are Rosa and Alex
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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A gift of bread at Passover time: Jesus gathers his disciples on a mountain by the Sea of Galilee at Passover, and many come because they have seen Jesus' miracles. He nourishes them in a meal that is a symbol of the celebration of the Eucharist, still available in the 12 baskets of broken pieces of bread. But the crowd continues to misunderstand.
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 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 6:1-15
This week’s readers are David and Paige
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The missionaries return, but need further guidance: While the disciples are on mission, John the Baptist is slain. They return, unaware that their mission will cost them everything. Jesus takes them aside for further guidance, only to be disturbed by the needs of the sheep without a shepherd.
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 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-34
This week’s readers are Maria and Pat
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The disciples are sent out on their first mission: Already called, Jesus now sends out his disciples to continue his mission, instructing them to depend only upon God, and to live what they preach.
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 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13
This week’s readers are John and Rose
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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A prophet is despised only in his own country: Jesus' wisdom and powerful miracles generate wonder when he comes home to his village. But his own people cannot see beyond his parents and his family. They refuse to accept him. Jesus suffers rejected, and is amazed.
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 Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-6
This week’s readers are Laura and Trezur
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Two women are given life by Jesus' touch: The daughter of Jairus and the woman with a flow of blood experience new life because of the touch of Jesus.
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 Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43
This week’s readers are Julia and Dino
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Jesus teaches his new family about the Kingdom: Having established his new family, in the midst of rejection and opposition, Jesus begins to teach in parables, and the explain the mystery of the Kingdom of God to his disciples, the new family.
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 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
This week’s readers are Declan and Bridie
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Body and Blood of Christ: The account of Jesus' final supper with his disciples, a Passover meal, challenges all Christians to celebrate Eucharist in his memory, and to be a Eucharistic people.
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 Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
This week’s readers are Lauren and Peter
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Trinity Sunday: The final words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew introduce something entirely new into the message of God's saving presence among us: a Father, a Son, and a Holy Spirit.
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 B.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
This week’s readers are Maleah and Ben
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Pentecost Sunday: The Gospel of John tells of the gift of the Spirit on two occasions: at the Cross and at the Resurrection. One founds the Church, the other sends it forth in mission.
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 B.
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-23
This week’s readers are Ashley and Andree
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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The Ascension of the Lord: Early Christians found the fearful flight of the women that ended Mark's Gospel (Easter Night) hard to accept. They thus added a longer ending, telling of the ongoing presence of Jesus among his disciples. In his company they repeat his ministry and his mission "to the whole 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 Ascension Sunday, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 16:15-20
This week’s readers are Christina and David
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Sixth Sunday of Easter: Continuing the theme of abiding in the true vine from last Sunday, Jesus issues the command to love. Christians are to love as Jesus loves. He has chosen them, they did not choose him. But now we are the friends of Jesus, members of his intimate circles, no longer his servants.
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 Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17
This week’s readers are Lisa and Duc
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Fifth Sunday of Easter: Jesus continues to identify himself with images that come from Israel's history. Israel was seen as God's vine. But Jesus is the "true vine." Only through dwelling in Jesus does the disciple receive life, and bring life and fruitfulness to others.
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 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 15:1-8
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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I am the Good Shepherd: Catching up a theme dear to Israel, the Messiah as a shepherd, that comes from the story of King David, Jesus makes it known that he is not just the shepherd Messiah, but the "Good Shepherd," who lays down his life for his sheep, only to take it up again.
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 Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 10:11-18
This week’s readers are Abilio and Laura
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Third Sunday of Easter: In a way that repeats what happened to the disciples walking to Emmaus, Jesus is present to his disciples, offering them peace, joy and sharing a meal with them. Then he commissions these disciples, who have themselves experienced repentance and forgiveness, that they are to witness their experienes 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 the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:35-48
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Fletcher
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Second Sunday of Easter: Today’s reading focuses upon The risen Jesus’ gift of peace and to frightened disciples. Most importantly, it blesses all subsequent disciples who, unlike the first disciples and Thomas, believe without seeing. John wrote his Gospel for them.
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 Second Sunday of Easter, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9
This week’s readers are Georgina and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Easter Sunday: Neither Mary Magdalene or the two disciples recognise that Jesus has been raised, even though the see the emptiness of the tomb and the burial cloths. But the Beloved Disciples, even though he does not see Jesus, believes. “Blessed are those who do not see and believe.”
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 Morning, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9
This week’s readers are John and Bronwyn
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Easter Vigil: The women who have been at the Cross and seen the burial have no idea of a resurrection. But an empty tomb and the Easter message announce that Jesus has been raised and a failed discipleship will be restored.
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 B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1-7
This week’s readers are Alex and Rosa
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Good Friday:A story of Jesus' lifting up and enthronement as King on the Cross.
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 B.
Gospel Reading: John 18-19
This week’s readers are Carlos and Jacqui
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Holy Thursday: 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 B.
Gospel Reading: John 13:1-15
This week’s readers are Paige and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Passion Sunday: The passion account of the Gospel of Mark is full of violence and pain. But in his suffering he shares bread and wine with those who deny, betray and flee, and exercises his Messianic role on the Cross. He cannot “come down from the Cross.” That would be failure.
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 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 15:1-47
This week’s readers are Maria and Pat
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Fifth Sunday of Lent: With the arrival of non-Jews who wish to see Jesus, he recognises that the hour of his lifting up and glorification on the Cross has come.
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 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33
This week’s readers are John and Rose
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Fourth Sunday of Lent: The heart of the message of the Gospel of John: the reason why God sent his Son into the world: to love, and not to judge.
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 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 3:14-21
This week’s readers are Laura and Trezur
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Third Sunday of Lent: John uses the traditional account of Jesus’ purifying presence in the Temple to place his whole ministry under the shadow of the Cross and resurrection.
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 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22
This week’s readers are Steph and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Second Sunday of Lent: As Jesus calls disciples, his transfiguration shows and tells who he is, and why all who claim to follow him must listen to him.
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 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-10
This week’s readers are Dino and Julia
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First Sunday of Lent: Mark’s very brief account of Jesus’ temptation tells of his re-establishing God’s original created design.
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 Ash Wednesday.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:12-15
This week’s readers are Bridie and Declan
Narrated and mixed by Br Jeff Miller SDB
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Ash Wednesday: Jesus instructs his disciples to focus upon the God who makes sense of life and love, rather than themselves and their glory.
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 Ash Wednesday.
"If you want to... Of course I want to!"
The opening cycle of Jesus' miracles comes to a close in this encounter with a leper, who is ostracised from society and regarded as ritually impure.
The sick man 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 known simply as the local miracle worker from Capernaum - he came to break down divisions, to bring joy, health, goodness, and to lead all of those who call themselves followers of Jesus to the same mission.
In various ways, our struggling world continues to cry out for help. May our response always be "Of course I want to!"
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 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:40-45
This week’s readers are David and Promise
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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The Kingdom of God Must Go Elsewhere:
Jesus remains closely associated with the town of Capernaum as the goodness and healing of the Kingdom of God that comes in his words and deeds impact upon Simon Peter's mother-in-law.
Taking her by the hand, and allowing her to serve a meal not only restores her to health, but breaks through the many socially determined taboos associated with women at that time. Miracles multiply, and those possessed by demons are freed.
Jesus' authority sweeps all evil away, but he must withdraw to share with the source of all that he is and does - God. But the disciples want to go back to Capernaum.
They are becoming famous! Jesus will not go back. The Gospel and the Kingdom of God must spread further. For this purpose Jesus came into 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 The 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39
This week’s readers are Georgina and Michael
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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An Authoritative Teaching That is New:
No longer alone, Jesus teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum. All wonder at the newness and authority of his teaching. Then he teaches in a different way. He overcomes the presence of evil in the demon possessed man, reducing the demon to silence, even though the demon knows that Jesus is "the Christ of God." The people recognise that this is also a "new teaching." 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.
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 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
This week’s readers are Rose and James
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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A Vocation that Costs no Less than Everything: Bursting onto the scene alone, Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God is at hand. His first action is to call others to follow him. As he journeys towards a destiny that only God can determine, he asks that others join him as followers. They must come after him. Leaving all that their peers would regard as the sign of their great success as fishermen at the Lake of Galilee, they will be associated with Jesus in bringing the Word of God and the Kingdom of God to others. They will act as God's fishermen, empowered by their association with Jesus.
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 Baptism of the Lord, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:7-11
This week’s readers are Jen and Joseph
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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What is it that You Expect from Jesus?: Like all the Gospels, John opens with the call of the first disciples. The Baptist points away from himself, directing his disciples to the Lamb of God. The first disciples seek him out, and he asks them what they are looking for in him.
They have their own answers and expectations. They are not wrong, but they still have a long way to go in their journey as disciples. Jesus will not be the Messiah they expect, but the one who has come to do the will of his Father, and to draw us into that challenging 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 The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 1:35-42
This week’s readers are Mika and Mapolo
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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My Son The Beloved: The Baptism of Jesus leads us from our celebration of the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus, to reflection upon the ministry among us that lies ahead of him. The Baptist introduces Jesus, who has not yet appeared in the story, as the more powerful one who baptises in the Spirit. At the baptism the heavens open and a voice announces who Jesus is. The divine communicates with the human: Jesus is the beloved Son of God. Someone from God will exercise his messianic ministry among us. We are called to be part of the presence of God among all people that necessarily generates a cross. The divine and the human intersect.
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 Baptism of the Lord, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:7-11
This week’s readers are Jen and Joseph
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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A Child Reveals God to the World: Within the Christmas cycle we meet the wise men from the East who are not Jews but know that a King has been born. Their obedient journey brings them to Jerusalem, where they learn that the Scripture says the child will be born in Bethlehem. The wise men represent the world outside Israel who enter God's design, recognise and honour the newborn King. Obedience to the ways of God leads to the revelation of God to the whole 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 The Epiphany of the Lord, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Matt 2:1-12
This week’s readers are Jennifer and Isaac
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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Unshakable Trust in the Ways of God:
Mary and Joseph respond without question to the Law of Israel as they present their first-born in the Temple. They are told that their child brings Israel's story to a turning point, bringing salvation to Israel and all other nations. However, suffering lies ahead.
A sword will pierce Mary's heart, and Jesus' life and ministry will lead to the rise and fall of many in Israel. This family is not able to understand what all this might mean, but they do not question the ways of God.
Mary treasures all these things in her heart, as she, Joseph and their child obediently return to Nazareth, open to whatever God may have in store for them and for their child.
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 Holy Family, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40
This week’s readers are Anna and Br Jeff
Produced and Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The Word became Flesh: The Prologue to the Gospel of John is among the most profound passages in the Bible. It tells of the pre-existent union of love between God and the Word, the Word's saving gifts of light and life, and our ambiguous response. But the Word is Jesus Christ who dwelt among us, showing us the wonderful presence of God's saving truth. Those who accept that truth become children of God.
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 Christmas Day, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18
This week’s readers are Pauline and Dominic
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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Swaddling cloths and a manger on the road: Luke's account of a birth of Jesus, as with the appearance of John the Baptist, is fixed in a given time and place. But it is surrounded by the symbols of swaddling cloths, only used for a king, a manger, from which Israel should be nourished, recognition by the simplest of people, the Shepherds, and the heavenly proclamation of God's glory. Jesus is born on a journey, for a journey.
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 Christmas Eve, Year B
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-14
This week’s readers are Miranda and Luc
Narrated by Michael Gartland
Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
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Accepting the Word of God:
The final Sunday of Advent points toward Christmas Day with a Gospel reflection on the Annunciation to Mary of Nazareth. One of the most beloved Christian images of Mary, we need to recognise that she struggles to accept what God is asking of her.
In the first moment she is dumbfounded, wondering what this might mean. Then she asks a perfectly logical question - how can this be? Only when she recognises God's active presence, making the impossible take place, does she utter her famous acceptance of God's word.
Mary of Nazareth leads the way in our journeys of faith that move from puzzlement, to logic, and sometimes to an eventual acceptance of what God wants from us.
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 Advent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 26-38
Gospel read by Ed and Raqael
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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I am not the Christ:
The Roman liturgy devotes two Sundays to the figure of John the Baptist to help us prepare for Christmas. In the Gospel of John he is presented as being "sent by God", the only character in the Gospel who has this status and thus renders authentic witness to Jesus.
He does it negatively, by refusing to accept the messianic roles that the leaders of Israel would like to pin on him: the Christ, Elijah, the Prophet.
He insists: "I am not"! In this way he prepares for someone who will repeatedly insists: "I am he"! He points beyond himself to someone who cannot be understood in traditional messianic categories.
No matter how important the Baptist might be, the one who is to come outstrips anything he may represent. The mystery of God among us has been announced.
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 Advent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Gospel read by Lauren and Tony
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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The Witness of John the Baptist:
The opening page of the Gospel of Mark presents two amazing witnesses to the coming of Jesus.
First of all, the voice of God calls out, through the prophecy of Isaiah, promising someone who will prepare the way of the Lord. God is coming to us in "the Lord," and his messenger will go before him.
The second witness is John the Baptist who also uses images and language to tell us that the divine is entering our story: the mightier one, someone who will baptise, not with water, but with the spirit of God.
These Advent witnesses leave no doubt about the importance of the one who is about to come to us at Christmas: this man will be the Son of God.
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 Advent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 1-8
Gospel read by Matthew and Steph
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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The Two Advents of Jesus:
Today’s Gospel reading comes from the end of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of Mark, repeating much of what we encountered in the final weeks of our reflections on Matthew.
Advent opens with a parable about a Master who leaves his servants to administer his household while he is away.
The servants know their Master as they wait for his return. Advent is about the two comings of Jesus. He is already among us because of the incarnation, the coming we celebrate at Christmas.
But he will come again as our judge. In the meantime, we are to always be ready for the coming of our Lord and God.
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 1st Sunday of Advent, Year B.
Gospel Reading: Mark 13: 33-37
Gospel read by Chi and Pat
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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Recognising Jesus in the Least of his Brethren:
Closing our year of reflection upon the Gospel of Matthew, we hear of Jesus’ Lordship over the good and the evil.
In a remarkable account, we are told that we will not be judged by our achievements but by the way we have treated the least of the brethren of Jesus – those who are in most need.
The parable of the talents that we reflected on last week told us that we have been greatly gifted and our final encounter with the Word of God from Matthew's Gospel asks us to reflect on how well we have shared those gifts.
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 Christ the King, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25: 31-46
Gospel read by Jos and Anne-Maree
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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Living the In-Between-Time :
Jesus instructs us on the seriousness of our commitment to the in-between-time. The Master leaves for a distant land and gives his servants a large sum of money. Some use it well but one of them digs a hole and hides it, out of fear of the Master.
God showers abundant gifts upon us and we are to receive them gladly, using them as we make our contribution to the world and society.
We are not to dig a hole to hide our gifts, waiting for the return of an angry God. Such an attitude misunderstands God, and the service we are to render with our God-given talents.
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 33rd Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30
Gospel read by Paige and Michael
Narrated and produced by Michael Gartland
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The Gift of the Now and the Promise of the Not Yet:
As Jesus' life-story comes to an end, he focusses his attention upon the end of all history, and God's final judgment. With the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, he instructs on the importance of both our current Christian experience, and the end-time that lies in the future.
The parable presents the virgins who will welcome the bridegroom and his bride with lighted lamps. Some are not prepared for a possible delay and are subsequently not recognised by the bridegroom.
Jesus warns that we must wait for whatever day and hour God plans for the end of history. In the meantime, we must live full Christian lives in our dedication to "today," aware that we are waiting for a "tomorrow" that only God can determine.
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 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:1-13, read by Matthew and Sandy
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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A Program for Holiness:
We pause our reading of the final pages of Matthew to go back to the beginning of Jesus' ministry in his sermon on the mount, where a new and perfect Moses gives us a new and perfect Law.
We celebrate the "saints," those who have not been raised to the altars, but whom we know in our hearts are "saints," by recalling the gifts God gives us that make us holy.
This program for holiness places the Christian somewhat at odds with a secular world, but there is much that we can do for that world if we respond generously to God's gifts. Today we praise and thank God for the many "saints" we have known and loved, and we ask that we too may grow in holiness.
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 All Saints Day, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Gospel read by Julia and Br Pau
Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
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The greatest commandment: Bringing the conflict between Jesus and the leaders of Israel to an end, Jesus astounds them as they attempt to trap him in a debate over the most important law in Israel. He responds by taking them back to their Law, reminding them that Moses instructed that that they must love God (Deuteronomy 6) and love their neighbour (Leviticus 6). These laws have always been with them. But for the first time in history, Jesus brings them together. To love God calls for love of neighbour; to love neighbour gives witness to the truth that we love God.
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 30th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Gospel read by Bro Duc and Ines
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Give to God what belongs to God: The leaders of Israel take the initiative, sending representatives of the Pharisees and some Herodians to trap Jesus. Righteous Religion - the Pharisees - and political convenience - the Herodians - join to pose a question where whatever Jesus answers will be wrong. He will support the Roman tax, and thus offend the Pharisees, or reject it, and thus offend the Herodians. But he asks them for a coin that bears the effigy of Caesar. There are matters that belong to Caesar. His questioners are looking after that, as is obvious from their possession of the Roman coin. But they are to render to God what belongs to God. They are called to recognise the presence of God's Son among them. In this, they continue to fail.
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 29th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:15-21
Gospel read by Bridie and Declan
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Invitation to a wedding feast: Through the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus continues his questioning of Israel's leadership. But this is no ordinary wedding. It is the wedding feast the king is giving for his son. Continuing the theme of last week's parable, the vineyard becomes a wedding feast. Those invited to the feast reject and even murder those who invite them to the wedding. The king slays them, and turns elsewhere: the good and the bad are invited from the highways and the byways. But even among the multitudes who are now invited to the wedding, there is one who does not respond to the invitation. Greeted as "friend," he refuses to be part of the celebration. We have all been invited to God's banquet. Today's Gospel urges us to take that invitation seriously.
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 28th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Gospel read by Romina and Tristan
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The stone rejected by the builders that is the keystone: Jesus continues to challenge the leaders of Israel. Adopting the symbol of a Vineyard for God's chosen people, he accuses those who have been entrusted to care for it. They are only interested in themselves. When harvest time comes they refuse to deliver its fruits to the Master. Instead, they slay his messengers the prophets, and even slay his son and throw him out of the vineyard. But those who rejected the son will, in turn, be rejected. The son will become the bedrock upon which a new people of God will be built, a new vineyard that will not be destroyed. How easy it can be, even in our own time, to forget that we are servants in the vineyard, and that our Lord is the rejected Son.
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 27th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-43
Gospel read by Alex and Sharon
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Putting our lives where our words are: Jesus has now entered Jerusalem, and driven out those who would make the Temple into a robbers' den. He resumes conflict with the leaders of Israel: "the chief priests and the elders of the people." They are forced to admit that it is not so much what you say that matters, but what you do. True religion, as it has been lived by John the Baptist and the tax-collectors and prostitutes cannot be measured by words. Our convictions must be reflected in the way we live. We practising Christians are urged to make our mark in contemporary society by putting our lives where our words are.
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 26th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:28-32
Gospel read by John and Laura
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The Kingdom of Heaven is different: Jesus' final moment teaching his disciples is dedicated to increasing their understanding of the strangeness of God. The payment of a denarius is agreed between the Master of the vineyard and the workers at the beginning of the day. No further agreement is made. We can understand, and even sympathise with these workers as they see those who arrived late receiving a denarius, only to find that is also their reward. God surprises us. The Master is not being unfair. He is being amazingly generous. Who are we to question God's generosity? We must allow God to be God, and administer his Kingdom in God's surprising way.
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 25th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Gospel read by Gerard and Rose
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Be compassionate as I am compassionate: Peter thinks that we can put a number on the people whom we forgive. Jesus continues to insist on the radical nature of Christian forgiveness with his parable on the behaviour of the two servants. Forgiveness must be practised everywhere and always. Compassion leads the Master to forgive incredible debt; anger and violence is used to deny forgiveness to another. The Master returns, and the angry servant who has been forgiven is punished. God's forgiveness, rooted in his compassion, is endless. But it is conditional. We must be compassionate as our Father is compassionate. Otherwise, we cannot bank on his merciful forgiveness.
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 24th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
Gospel read by Maria and Thomas
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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See how they love one another: Today's Gospel comes from Matthew's description of to Jesus' formation of disciples. He delivers a discourse on how the Christian community is to behave in a hostile world. Jesus' teaching that we do our best to resolve conflicts among ourselves is challenging. We are to reach out endlessly, so that the community will be unified. Alone, we cannot do this. Thus, as our Gospel reading comes to an end, Jesus insists that we remain close to God in prayer. That is where we receive our wisdom and strength ... and Jesus is there in our midst.
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 23rd Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20
Gospel read by Christina and Christian
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The challenge of being a disciple of the Son of Man: The faith-filled Peter, the rock upon whom the Church is built, today becomes another rock: a stone, a stumbling block. Jesus must overcome this as he journeys to death and resurrection in Jerusalem. Peter is happy that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of the living God. But he has not accepted all the implications of Jesus' being the Son of Man. The disciple must follow Jesus, not tell him what to do. Jesus turns to all disciples, instructing them that the way to glory is through following Jesus, our suffering servant, through the cross to the glory of resurrection and life.
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 22nd Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-27
Gospel read by Michael and Georgina
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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The gift of true faith in Jesus: We have seen Peter's little faith in the storm. Today he responds well - on behalf of all believing disciples - to Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" But his confession that Jesus is the Son of Man, the Christ, the Son of God - a faith that we all share - is not something he has arrived at through his own virtue and intelligence. It has been given to him by God. He is blessed because he is open to the reception of that gift. Openness to the truth about Jesus necessarily leads to blessing.
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 21st Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-20
Gospel read by Jennifer and Br David
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Scraps from the Master's Table: Jesus has fed Israel from his table. But they prefer their own ways to his gifts. A Canaanite woman highlights their weakness, and point out the way of true faith to all of us. Aware that she brings nothing to the encounter with Jesus, all she asks is that he fills her emptiness with scraps from the Master's table. Her faith exceeds anything he has met in Israel, and brings healing to her daughter. She teaches us to bring our nothingness to Jesus that we might be empowered.
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 20th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:21-28
Gospel read by Jennifer and Joseph
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Jesus' presence to those of little faith: One of the most evocative Gospel stories follows immediately upon the multiplication of the loaves and fish. Jesus, after a moment with his Father, alone on the mountain, comes out of the darkness to his disciples who struggle with the stormy sea but they do not recognise him.After he reveals himself, Peter responds to his summons to come across the sea, but he falters. Peter has faith, but only a little. He needs to be held and saved by Jesus, who is indeed the Son of God. This experience is part of Christian experience across the centuries. We are called to him, but can only make that journey when he takes us by the hand.
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 19th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Gospel read by Michael and Sara
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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You give them something to eat: The multiplication of the loaves and fishes at the lake is a foretaste of the Eucharist, but it is more. Jesus heals the crowds who seek him eagerly, but they must be nourished. The disciples want to send them away, but Jesus takes from their poor quality of loaves and fish, blesses it, and gives it back to them to feed the crowds. Then there are twelve baskets of remnants. The meal that Jesus gives for the nourishment of his people. But we disciples must accept the responsibility of bringing that nourishment by being a eucharistic people, never hesitating, never hoping that those in need will go away, and look after themselves.
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 18th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
Gospel read by Paige and Isaac
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Treasures both old and new: Jesus has spoken of the inevitable victory of the Kingdom, and the fact that it is gathered from a mixed bag of believers and non-believers. Today Jesus pauses to reflect upon the wonder of the Kingdom but we must not think the Kingdom is a treasure or a pearl. Jesus says we should be prepared to give all we have and can do in order to possess it. But we don't, so he adds the further parable about the dragnet, containing a good and a useless catch. Where do we fit? Matthew adds his signature. He brings out of his treasure things both new and old ... and so do we.
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 17th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:44-52
Gospel read by Dominic and Julia
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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Seed is sown. Will it bear fruit?: Jesus begins to tell a series of parables that will be received by some and rejected by others. The leaders of Israel remain "outside" the Kingdom because their hearts are hardened and yet, the seed is sown, and whatever its reception, an abundant harvest will follow. The growth and spread of the Kingdom cannot be stopped. Turning to his disciples, he explains that the seed is also the word that must be accepted joyfully and fruitfully. God's word surrounds us, if we are open enough to see it, hear it and pass it on to others.
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 15th Sunday of the year, Year A.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-23
Gospel read by Promise and Ed
Narrated by Michael Gartland
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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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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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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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The tenth chapter of the Gospel of John eventually identifies Jesus as the Good Shepherd. However, the opening verses 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. Presented by Rev. Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. Read by Alex and Laura
For Luke, the centre-point of God's saving presence among us is Jerusalem; it is where all Paschal events take place and the community begins. But two disillusioned disciples walk away from Jerusalem, so the risen Jesus journeys with them. He explainins the Scriptures and breaks bread with them, bringing them back to the home they should never have left: Jerusalem. Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB AM for the3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A - Luke 24:13-35 Gospel read by Bridie and Dino
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 Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney Gospel: John 20:19-31- 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A. This week’s readers are Tristan and Romina Narrated by Michael Gartland
Matthew reports earth-shattering events such as an earthquake, splitting of rocks and the resurrection of the dead at Jesus' death and 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. We gather as brothers and sisters of Jesus to form the new family of the Risen Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Read by Miranda and Joseph Narrated by Michael Gartland
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 central message: he has opened the way to God for all nations. Heaven and earth pass away, but after he has been raised, the Gospel will be preached to all nations. Presented by Fr Francis Moloney, SDB for Good Friday Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19:42 Read by Jennifer and Chris
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 Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, 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 For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina
Matthew's passion narrative tells the story of Jesus' unjust and violent death, insinuating 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. Reading performed by the SYM Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB for Passion Sunday Year A Matthew 26:14-27:66
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. Gospel: John 11:1-45 Read By Lauren and Xavier
The story of the man born blind leads us further in our understanding of true faith. 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." 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. Gospel: John 9:1-41 Read by Michael and Maria
The Samaritan woman is led by Jesus from total inability to accept his offer of waters that will produce eternal life, through the hope that he might be the Messiah. Summoned by their kinswoman, the Samaritan villagers come to Jesus, welcome them into their midst and go beyond the limited faith of the woman: Jesus is acclaimed as the saviour of the world. Gospel: John 4:5-42 Read by Jeff and Rose Narrated by Michael Gartland
The transfiguration indicates that the suffering Son of Man is also the Messiah, the Son of God. Chosen disciples are witness to this truth, and they would like to bring Jesus' journey to death to an end by making tents,to hold this moment. Christian life cannot just "pitch a tent" - the journey to Jerusalem, and to the glory of death and resurrection must be completed. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Read by Michael and Georgina
Jesus instructs his disciples to focus upon the God who makes sense of life and love, rather than themselves and their glory.
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 Ash Wednesday Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 This week’s readers are Julia and Dino Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland
Our Lenten Gospels begin with Matthew's account of Jesus' temptation by Satan. Immediately prior to this passage, a voice from heaven cried out that Jesus is God's beloved Son so Satan tests whether or not this is true. Using Israel's Scriptures, he challenges Jesus: "If you are the Son of God ..." but Jesus rejects the temptations by using the Scriptures against Satan, driving him away. Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 Read By Christina and Matt Narrated by Michael Gartland
Jesus ends the pattern of teaching the Law of Moses, the end-point is a vocation to love. The practice of vengeance must be replaced with unconditional love for all. As God loves us unconditionally, Jesus asks his followers to love their fellows unconditionally. This is the most difficult law of all, but its practice will make us perfect, as our heavenly Father is perfect. Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48 Read by Ines and Finn Narrated by Michael Gartland
Jesus continues to reflect upon the Laws by reminding everyone of them. He interprets that law with the words, "But I say to you." On the authority of his own person and word he does not deny the value of the Law of Israel, but he asks we look deeper into the reasons for our obedience to God. Reading: Matthew 5:17-37 Read by Sharon and Edward Narrated by Michael Gartland
The famous sermon on the mount, Jesus insists that Christian life must flow from deep internal faith. When that is the case, the lives of Christians will continue and perfect the function of the Law in Israel. Christian life will bring God's promises to perfection, shining forth like a city on a hill. It will give light and nourishment to the whole world. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Read by Jacqui and Carlos Narrated by Michael Gartland
Jesus' is presented in the Jerusalem Temple where Simeon proclaims that a new age has arrived. All the Scriptures expected has arrived: light for both Jew and Gentile. Yet, this child will cause division & even his Mother will feel the pain and yet still she treasures these things in her heart, waiting for God's plan to unfold. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Read by Karen and Tony, Narrated by Michael Gartland Produced by Michael Gartland and Ashley Trethowan
The ministry of Jesus opens as that of John the Baptist comes to a close. His presence in Galilee recalls the promise of the Prophet Isaiah that light now dawns for both Israel and the Gentiles. Jesus proclaims the arrival of God's Kingdom, and shows the irresistible power of the Kingdom as he calls disciples and heals sickness and disease. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 This week’s readers are Sandy and Duc Narrated by Michael Gartland
John the Baptist sees Jesus passing but as the most reliable witness to Jesus, he can look upon Jesus and proclaim that he is the Lamb of God. He perfects the Jewish tradition of an expiatory lamb, making his own the task of freeing God's people from their sins. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: John 1:19-34 Read by Sarah and Pat Narrated by Michael Gartland
All Gospels record Jesus' Baptism; the moment he begins his public messianic ministry. Matthew alone records God has a plan, through Jesus' interactions with John the Baptist. Jesus' first words in Matthew's Gospel sets the agenda: God's will must be done so that all righteousness be fulfilled in Jesus' death and resurrection, the turning point of the ages. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Matt 3:13-17 This week’s readers are Rosa and Michael Narrated by Michael Gartland
Within the Christmas cycle we meet the wise men from the East who are not Jews but know that a King has been born. Their obedient journey brings them to Jerusalem, where they learn that the Scripture says the child will be born in Bethlehem. The wise men represent the world outside Israel who enter God's design, recognise and honour the newborn King. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel: Matt 2:1-12 Read by Jennifer and Issac Narrated by Michael Gartland
The birth of Jesus was accompanied by the murder of innocent Jewish children and a return from Egypt, fulfilling a prophecy that once applied to Moses: "Out of Egypt I have called my Son." However, the family must soon flee once again, fulfilling all the prophecies of the Messiah. Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB Gospel: Matt 2:13-15, 19-23 Read by Ann-Maree and Michael Narrated by Michael Gartland
The Prologue to the Gospel of John is among the most profound passages in the Bible. It tells of the pre-existent union of love between God and the Word, the Word's saving gifts of light and life, and our ambiguous response. But the Word is Jesus Christ who dwelt among us, showing us the wonderful presence of God's saving truth. Those who accept that truth become children of God. Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB Gospel: John 1:1-18 Read by Pauline and Dominic Narrated by Michael Gartland
Luke's account of a birth of Jesus, as with the appearance of John the Baptist, is fixed in a given time and place. But it is surrounded by the symbols of swaddling cloths, only used for a king, a manger, from which Israel should be nourished, recognition by the simplest of people, the Shepherds, and the heavenly proclamation of God's glory. Jesus is born on a journey, for a journey. Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Read by Miranda and Luc Narrated by Michael Gartland
Jesus' birth story contains a message full of wonderful promise. The puzzlement of Mary's pregnancy is overcome by the angel's explanation that this child is “of the Spirit". Matthew's story of Jesus' first coming prepares us for a promise that the risen Jesus will make in the very last line of the Gospel: "I will be with you till the end of the ages". Presented: Francis J. Moloney SDB Gospel Reading: Matt 1:18-24 Readers: Alex and Laura Narrated: Michael Gartland Produced:Ashley Trethowan
From prison, John the Baptist asks an anxious question of Jesus: is he the one who is to come, or must we wait for another. Jesus responds by announcing that he is the fulfilment of the messianic prophecies. Amazingly, he then points to the incredible dignity of those who have been blessed by entry into the kingdom. They are even greater that John the Baptist - This is indeed "good news." Gospel Reading: Matt 11:2-11 This week’s readers are Bridie and Javier
John the Baptist calls for conversion, and the acceptance of a ritual of baptism using the words that Jesus will also use. But what John is doing is only a preparation for the fiery immersion into the Spirit-filled baptism that the Jesus will bring; for Jesus is the true master whose sandals John is not worthy to untie. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel: Matt 3:1-12 Read by Declan and Steph
Towards the end of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus uses the story of Noah to teach us that the ordinary things go on as we live our Christian lives, rejoicing in what we were given at the first coming of Jesus at Christmas, yet watchful and awake as we wait for the second coming of Jesus. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM on the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A; Matthew 24:37-44 Readers are Romina and Tristan Narrated by Michael Gartland Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB and Ashley Trethowan
As Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple, his disciples assume that he is speaking of the proximate end of the world. He corrects them by pointing to the long history of suffering and faithfulness that lies ahead of them, and explains that only God can determine the signs and times of the end of history. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel Reading: Luke 23:35-43 This week’s readers are Christiaan and Jennifer Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
As Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple, his disciples assume that he is speaking of the proximate end of the world. He corrects them by pointing to the long history of suffering and faithfulness that lies ahead of them, and explains that only God can determine the signs and times of the end of history. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Reflection on the gospel for the 33rd Sunday of the Year, Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 Read by Rose and Michael Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Having arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus preaches in the Temple. The Sadducees attempt to discredit his teaching, based on their understanding of the Law. Jesus shows them that they neither understand the power of the resurrection, nor the Word of God. Presented by biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: Luke 20:27-38 Read By Jennifer and Dominic Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
As Jesus passes through Jericho, nearing Jerusalem, a tax-collector is prepared to make a fool of himself to see him. Lovingly welcomed by Jesus, everyone is shocked that a religious figure like Jesus would share his table with such a sinner. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Read by Carmel and Ashley Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Jesus tells his famous parable about a Pharisee who thinks he is a good person, and a tax-collector who is aware of his failures. This situation endures today. We are all called to approach God humbly in prayer, to be given the good gifts that only God can give. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the Sunday gospel. Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Read by Bronwyn and Jack Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Wicked and unjust judges can be persuaded to render justice if it serves their own ends, so how much more would our gracious God give hope and satisfaction to those who turn to him? But we must believe that God actually cares for us. When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year, Year C. Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8 This week’s readers are Br. Christian and Jacqui Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Jesus' journey to Jerusalem goes on, and he encounters ten lepers. Asked to fulfill the legal requirements to re-enter Jewish society through the approval of the priest, they set off, only to find that they have been cured while on their journey. But only one "turns back" to Jesus. Presented by biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospels. Gospel: Luke 17:1-9 Read by Matt and Jess Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
As Jesus' instruction of his disciples nears the end, he focuses upon the need for faith. Jesus instructs them that even with very little faith, they will work miracles. Faithful servants receive everything they have as a gift from God and we are called to administer these gifts as servants and in this way, we will have only done our duty. Presented by biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel: Luke 17:5-10 Read By Steph and John Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus is told entirely in the light of Jewish folk-lore. As their situations are reversed, the rich man speaks to Abraham, seeking comfort for himself, and light for his brothers. Abraham refuses both these requests. As the parable ends, the challenge of the Christian Gospel emerges: not even someone who rises from the dead can convince those who do not see the sufferings of the poor at their door.
Today's Gospel is puzzling. The rich man's steward seems to be a thief, yet Jesus praises him. The Jewish law against making interest on a loan lies behind the steward's actions, and the master must praise him for his cunning ability to make friends through his actions. Jesus then turns to his followers and instructs them on the need to use the material possessions of this world honestly in order to be part of the friendship of the children of the light in the Kingdom.
The God who brings fire on earth in and through Jesus, who sends us to the broken, and asks that we place first things first may seem demanding. But that same God is the Father who gives his children the freedom to make mistakes, and who welcomes them back when they fail. The parable of the father with the two sons ends with the Father out in the dark, trying to save his second lost son. This is the God of compassion made known to us by his son, Jesus of Nazareth. Everything he has is ours.
Jesus' challenging words on discipleship now seem to become more than challenging: they are harsh. Anyone who wishes to be a disciple much reckon their deepest and most intimate relationships, and all their possessions, as lesser than their following of Jesus and the gift of God's reigning presence among us. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Twenty-third Sunday of the Year, Year C. Reading: Luke 14:25-33 by Michael and Sharon Narrated&produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Within the setting of one of Luke's favourite scenes, a meal-table, Jesus turns the value-system and the way of judging one another on its head. We expect honours and privileges to be given to the significant people in out society. As Jesus has shown in his loving self-gift for us, this is not the way things work in the kingdom of God. Seeking the lower places will lead to our advancement, and sharing with those who are most in need leads to the greatest of all honours.
When asked who will be saved, Jesus responds that we must work hard to enter the narrow door. Many who regard themselves as having a privileged place because they have shared a meal with Jesus and heard his word might find that the door is shut on them ... because they do not do their best to enter the narrow door. The simple, honest, loving, Christ-like person may well be the least in society, but he or she will be the first in the Kingdom. Those who are socially most significant may be the least.
A fire burnt in the life of Jesus, his unconditional acceptance of what his Father asked of him, and it dominated his life- to the Cross. The same fire burns in all of us who follow him. We are called to be passionate about our faith, in the midst of division and rejection. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 This week’s readers are Pat and Lauren Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Jesus instructs his disciples on the need for them to be servants, ready for the return of their servant Messiah, so that he may serve them yet again. We only know that this moment will come. We do not know when that will be. Peter asks to whom this message is directed. Jesus responds by describing the qualities of the good and faithful servant. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: 12:32-48 Read By Paige and Trezur Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
It is important that we be good stewards of the treasures that come to us through our hard work, and our care for others. But the danger is that we come to thing that our lives are made secure by what we own. The parable of the unwise rich man drives this point home. Jesus' assessment of those who think and act like this man is that they are fools. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 Read By Bridie and Dino Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Today's Gospel tells us how to respond to our God, who is our Father, as Jesus responded to his Father. This much loved prayer calls us to place God's name and God's kingdom first. How hard that can be. It also asks that we be forgiven as we forgive others. That is risky indeed. Yet Jesus' parables, that follow his teaching the disciples how to pray, promise us that our Father will hear and respond.
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Read by Christina and Declan Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
The famous episode of Jesus' presence in the house of Martha, accompanied by her sister Mary, must be interpreted in the light of immediately before this account, Luke tells last week's parable: the Good Samaritan. It is crucial to care for others, as does Martha in today's Gospel. But we must also listen to the word of Jesus, as does Mary. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Presented by Rev. Francis J. Moloney. Readers are Jennifer and Finnian. Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
A lawyer wishes to get the better of Jesus. Is Jesus able to give one Law that gives eternal life? He provides that law of love of God and neighbor, but the lawyer insists - who is my neighbour? Jesus shatters his confidence with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan is the neighbour who cares, and the lawyer must do likewise. He must behave like a Samaritan, someone whom political correctness tells him he should despise. Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Read By Pauline and Luc Produced by Jeff Miller
As Jesus set out for Jerusalem, he instructed his disciples on the cost of discipleship. However, there is more to being a disciple of Jesus. A disciple must also be a missionary: sent out to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom. In today's Gospel Jesus instructs missionary disciples how they are to behave whole on mission. Their most important method of proclaiming the Gospel will be the message of their lives. Reading: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Read By Julia and Tony Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Today's reading marks a turning point in the story of Jesus. After his ministry in Galilee, he sets his face to go to Jerusalem, where he will be received into heaven. But a Samaritan village will have nothing to do with such a man; his disciples do not understand. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel reading: Luke 9:51-62 This week’s readers are Anne-Maree and Matt Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Luke's account of the multiplication of the loves and fishes tells us of Jesus' ongoing eucharistic presence, always open in the baskets of pieces of bread that remain at the end of the meal. But the meal happens because the disciples do what Jesus asks them to do: Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the Gospel Reading: Luke 9:11-17 This week’s readers are Michael and Julia Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Easter Season closed with the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. The "Ordinary time of the year" begins with the extraordinary tradition of our triune God. Jesus always looked to his Father. He promised that after his departure, the Father would send the Spirit. We live Christian lives because God has so loved us that he gave us his Son. The Son saved us through his death and resurrection, and the Spirit holds all of this love together among us. This trinity is the One God that we believe in.
The Season of Easter closes in the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. A new law, the Law of Jesus, now determines our lives. The role of the Spirit is to keep reminding us of that law, guiding, teaching, and protecting us. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Pentecost Sunday, Year C. Gospel Reading: John 14:15-16, 23-26 This week’s readers are Tristan and Romina Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
But at the end of the Gospel of Luke, the disciples are full of joy. They have repented and their sins have been forgiven. Jesus gives them final instructions. They are to wait in the city of Jerusalem for the gift of the Spirit. They can now be witnesses to the ends of the earth to what they have experienced - repentance and forgiveness of sin. Jesus departs, and the mission of the witnessing Church begins. Gospel: Luke 24:46-53 Read by Tiffany and Ezekiel Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
6th Sunday of Easter: As Jesus moves further into his Last Discourse with his disciples before his passion, death, and resurrection, he tells them that he must depart from them. But he will come back to them, and dwell with them. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on Sunday's Gospel. Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29 This week’s readers are Jacqui and Carlos Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
5th Sunday of Easter: As Judas departs, Jesus cries out in triumph. His moment of glory, his loving self-gift on the cross is at hand. But he will soon be leaving his disciples. They must continue his presence by following the new commandment: loving as he has loved. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on Sunday's Gospel. Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35 This week’s readers are John and Maria Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Within the context of the Jewish celebration of the Feast of the Dedication, marking the return of the Jerusalem Temple to its proper place as a way to God, Jesus presents himself, his word, and his way of life as an authoritative way to God. He has such authority as there no longer need to go to a Temple to find Good; the Father and Jesus are one! Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Read by Sharon and Br David Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
The Gospel of John closes by drawing the two foundational disciples back into the action. Having given up on Jesus, Peter decides he is going fishing. However, recognised by the Beloved Disciple as "the Lord," Jesus enables a miraculous catch of many fish, a symbol of the universal Church. Gospel Reading: John 21:1-19 This week’s readers are Rosa and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Today’s reading focuses upon The risen Jesus’ gift of peace and to frightened disciples. Most importantly, it blesses all subsequent disciples who, unlike the first disciples and Thomas, believe without seeing. John wrote his Gospel for them. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, Year C. Gospel: John 20:19-31 Read by Georgina and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Easter Sunday: Neither Mary Magdalene or the two disciples recognise that Jesus has been raised, even though the see the emptiness of the tomb and the burial cloths. 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 Sunder, Year C. Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9 Today's readers are John and Bronwyn Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Good Friday: A story of Jesus' lifting up and enthronement as King on the Cross.
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 C. Gospel Reading: John 18-19 Today's readers are Jennifer and Chris Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Holy Thursday: 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 Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: JOHN 13:1-15 This week’s readers are Paige and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Each of the Gospels tells the story of the Passion. But they each tell it in their own way, in an attempt to explain what Jesus' death means for us. Luke's story is highlighted by Jesus' compassion, forgiveness, the missioning of the Church, and above all, the message that Jesus is innocent, someone who does not save himself, but gives his life for others. This week’s readers are Julia McPhee, Declan Crowe, Michael Gartland, Sarah Gartland and Jeff Miller Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Continuing the theme of compassion, today's account of the woman caught in adultery provides a wonderful portrait of Jesus. For Jesus' opponents, the woman does not matter. She is just a "thing" they can use to try to test Jesus' loyalty to the Law. Jesus cuts through this, drives away the hypocrites, and deals with the woman as a person deserving compassion. In sending her on her way, he asks that she sin no more. Gospel: John 8:1-11 Read by Miranda and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff MillerSDB
One of the great literary and theological treasures of Christianity, Jesus' parable about the Father with two sons is not so much about the sons, each one of whom is "lost," but about an amazing Father. As we follow his loving compassion for both his sons, we come to the end of the Parable with the Father - for Jesus, the figure of God, his Father - out in the dark, trying to save his second lost Son. Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Read by Jackson and Katheryn Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Two themes emerge from today's Gospel. In the first place, responding to the tragedies of the Galileans and the people in Jerusalem, Jesus points out that we are all sinners, and we all have need for repentance. It is not as if bad things only happen to the bad. But then he turns to a parable. The unexpected will happen: the unproductive vine that should be destroyed will be given more time when our repentance is slow. Only if unfruitfulness continues will the plant be cut down. Read by Pat and Sarah
The account of Jesus' transfiguration is used this week because it instructs disciples on two crucial elements of the Christian faith. On the one hand, Jesus is seen and announced as Son of God. But in Jesus discusses with Elijah and Moses his future "passing over" in Jerusalem. ut disciples do not understand. Reading: Luke 9:28-36 Read by Rose and Trezur Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Luke's Gospel has already announced that Jesus is the Son of God - three times. Immediately after providing Jesus' genealogy, showing that Jesus is the Son of God, Satan enters the story - to test whether that is true. Three times he asks Jesus to prove that he is the Son of God. Relying on the Word of God, Jesus defeats Satan, and he departs. But he will return. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Read by Michael and Steph Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Ash Wednesday: Jesus instructs his disciples to focus upon the God who makes sense of life and love, rather than themselves and their glory. Reflection on the gospel for the 8th Sunday of the Year, Year C. Presented Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 This week's readers are Julia and Dino Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
Called to live a radical questioning of the establishment compassionately, Jesus closes his Sermon on the Plain by asking that we be authentic, the we be what we are, genuine Christians who try to live and love as Jesus Christ. By practising what we preach, we show that the true disciple is always like her or his teacher. Reflection on the gospel for the 8th Sunday of the Year, Year C. Gospel Reading: Luke 6:39-45 This week’s readers are Declan and Bridie Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB
The radical nature of Jesus' preaching in his blessings and woes continues. He next instructs us on how we are to live the radical nature of God's new order: be compassionate as God is compassionate. This may appear weak, but it is the strongest way of all - reflecting God's own never-failing compassion for all. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a reflection on the Sunday gospel. Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Read by Romina and Tristan Narrated by Br Jeff Miller SDB