Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the John (8: 31-42) in which Jesus says to the Jews that believed him, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ Fr Paul says the Gospel passage continues the confrontation [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Matthew (1: 16, 18-21, 24) in tells of times early in the relationship of Joseph and Mary. Afterwards, Fr Paul shares a little about the St Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose memorial we celebrate today. Fr Paul says we know nothing else about [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of Luke (10: 1-12, 17-20) in which Jesus sends out 72 disciples out on mission to tell everyone that the kingdom of God has drawn near. Afterwards, Fr Paul shares a little about the life of St Patrick, whose memorial we celebrate today. Fr Paul [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (7: 40-52) in which the crowds were divided over who Jesus is – prophet or messiah – Nicodemus speaks up saying ‘Does our law condemn a person without first hearing him and knowing the facts. Fr Paul says the stubbornness of the opponents [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (7: 1-2, 10, 25-30) in which Jesus has quietly gone up to Jerusalem for the annual Festival of Tabernacles or Sukkoth. Fr Paul says on this festival the custom was and is to spend the time not in the house but in a [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (5: 31-47) in which the confrontation continues between the Jewish leaders in the Temple and Jesus, who cites the testimonies which bear witness to him. Fr Paul says, first Jesus cites the testimony of John the Baptist (v 31-35). This was especially important [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (5: 17-30) in which Jesus talks to his disciples about the relationship between God, the Father and the Son. Fr Paul says in the passage just before this Gospel, Jesus was being attacked by ‘the Jews’ for working on the Sabbath. They [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (5: 1-3, 5-16) in which Jesus, when visiting the Pool of Bethzatha, heals a man who had been sick for 38 years, unable to walk even short distances. Fr Paul says today we hear the story of Jesus’ marvellous healing at the [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of John (4: 43-54) in which an official whose son is ill urges Jesus to come and cure him. In an act of faith, the man returns home immediately when Jesus says to him ‘Go home your son will live’. Fr Paul says the [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads today from the Gospel of Luke (18: 9-14) in which Jesus tells a parable about two men offering prayer in the temple: a Pharisee whose prayer is conceited and arrogant and a Tax Collector whose is humble (God, be merciful to me a sinner). Fr Paul says Luke [...]