While there is an obvious degree of commonality between the Gospels we hear in Ordinary Time each year, each also has its own unique characteristics that offer us a deeper insight into the person of Jesus and his teaching. You may have heard the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke referred to as “synoptic” gospels, … Continue reading How is it that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke have so much in common?
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The Gospel readings of the Sundays in Ordinary Time invite us to walk with Jesus as he lives out his mission, from his baptism to his final journey towards Jerusalem and his passion, death and resurrection. The Gospel readings, therefore, are arranged each week in what we call a semi-continuous fashion. Apart from some excerpts … Continue reading Walking With Jesus in the Scriptures
We recently began the season of Ordinary Time, listening to the accounts of Jesus’ public ministry for a new year from the Gospel of Matthew. Sometimes we might hear people refer to the “Year of Matthew” or “Year A”, which began in Advent last November. What, though, is the meaning behind these titles? One concern … Continue reading Year A? I thought it was 2026
The celebration of the liturgy is the summit and source of our life as Christians. The Easter Triduum celebrations have been outstanding proof of this. Liturgy is a reflection and an expression of our faith and shapes us as the people of God. It is so important that we experience the liturgy as the source … Continue reading 30/3/08 – New Liturgical Documents
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