Gospel Readings

Gospel Reflection – John 5: 1-3, 5-16 – Healing at the Pool

2025-03-31T09:58:57+10:00

Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of John (5: 1-3, 5-16) in which Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, who had been at the Pool of Bethzatha for many years. Fr Paul says today we hear the story of Jesus’ marvellous healing at the Pool of Bethzatha (Bethesda). Jesus’ reflection on [...]

Gospel Reflection – Luke 18: 9-14 – God values humility

2025-03-24T12:30:43+10:00

Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (18: 9-14) in which, a tax collector, visits the temple and, not even looking up to heaven, beat his breast saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner’. Fr Paul says Luke is the evangelist of prayer, and he frequently hints about it. In [...]

Gospel Reflection – Mark 12: 28-34 – Love God – Love others

2025-03-24T12:22:20+10:00

Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Mark (12: 28-34) in which, when asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There [...]

Gospel Reflection – Luke 11: 14-23 – The healing power of Jesus

2025-03-24T12:16:07+10:00

Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: 14-23) in which Jesus says, “Every kingdom divided against itself is heading for ruin, and a household divided against itself collapses”. Fr Paul says in the Gospel passage Jesus is accused of being in league with the Prince of Demons. The name of [...]

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