GospeGospel Reflection – Saturday 1st Week of Advent (9 December) – Compassion & Action
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 35 – 10: 1, 6- 8) in which Jesus as he sends out [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 1st Week of Advent (8 December) – Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which the Angel Gabriel visits Mary in Nazareth, saying to her, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 1st Week of Advent (7 December) – St Ambrose
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 21, 24-27) in which Jesus says, “It is not those who say to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 1st Week of Advent (6 December) – Responding to the needs of others
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (15: 29-37) in which Jesus, seeing the needs of the people in the large [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 1st Week of Advent (5 December) – The joy of Jesus
As we begin Advent, Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 21-24) in which Jesus, filled of joy by the [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 1st Week of Advent (4 December) – Why seek Jesus?
As we begin Advent, Fr Paul Gooley reads from Matthew’s Gospel (8: 5-11) in which we hear the story of the centurion who [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 34th Week Ordinary Time (2 December) – The importance of watching & praying
On the last day of the Church’s Liturgical year, Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 34-36) in which Jesus tells the [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 34th Week Ordinary Time (1 December) – Pay attention
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 29-33) in which Jesus tells his followers just as they know summer is near when [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 34th Week Ordinary Time (30 November) – St Andrew
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Matthew’s Gospel (4: 18-22) in which Jesus, as he walked beside the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 34th Week Ordinary Time (29 November) – Persecution & Perseverance
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 12-19) in which Jesus tells the disciples what they will suffer for following him. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 34th Week Ordinary Time (28 November) – End times
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 5-11) in which the disciples ask Jesus about the signs of the end of times. [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 34th Week Ordinary Time (27 November) – The Widow’s Offering
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 1-4) in which Jesus, when visiting the temple, notices a poor widow giving two small [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (25 November) -Resurrection from the Dead
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (20: 27-40) in which Jesus is questioned about the resurrection of the dead. Fr Paul says [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (24 November) – St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (19: 45-48) in which Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem and begins to drive out the [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (23 November) – Jesus weeps for Jerusalem
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (19: 41-44) in which Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and, as he arrives, he shed tears and [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (22 November) – St Cecilia
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (19: 11-28) in which Jesus, because his followers believed the Kingdom of God was going to [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (21 November) -Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (19: 1-10) in [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 33rd Week Ordinary Time (20 November) – Mercy
Today, Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (18: 35-43) in which Jesus heals the blind beggar saying, ‘Receive your sight; your faith [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (18 November) – Persistent prayer
Today, Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (18: 1-8) in which Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow who kept going [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (17 November) – St Elizabeth of Hungary
Today, Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (17: 26-37) in which Jesus says, ‘Anyone who tries to preserve their life will lose [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (16 November) – Kingdom of God in our midst
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (17: 20-25) in which Jesus, when asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (15 November) – Expressing Thanks
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (17: 11-19) in which Jesus cures ten lepers on his way to Jerusalem, of which only [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (14 November) – We are but servants
Fr Paul Gooley reads from Luke’s Gospel (17: 7-10) in which Jesus speaks about our duty of service to one another. Fr Paul [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 32nd Week Ordinary Time (13 November) – Unworthy Servants
Fr Paul Gooley, our Parish Priest, returns and before reading today’s Gospel offers sincere thanks to those who filled in during his absence. [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 31st Week Ordinary Time (11 November) – St Martin of Tours
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish reads from Luke’s Gospel (16: 9-15) in which Jesus says, ‘No servant can [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 31st Week Ordinary Time (10 November) – St Leo the Great
Today as we celebrate the memorial of St Leo the Great – Pope and Doctor of the Church, Tony Worner, Leader of Formation [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 31st Week Ordinary Time (9 November) – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
As we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish who [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 31st Week Ordinary Time (8 November) – Carrying the Cross
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish reads from Luke’s Gospel (14: 25-33) in which Jesus, after leaving the meal [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 31st Week Ordinary Time (7 November) – Our invitation to the banquet
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish reads from Luke’s Gospel (14: 15-24) in which Jesus, who is still at [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 31st Week Ordinary Time (6 November) – Something for nothing
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is presenting our Gospel Reflections this week. Today, Tony reads from Luke’s Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 30th Week Ordinary Time (4 November) – Humility in service
Troy Baker, Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, today reads from the Gospel of Luke (14: 1, 7-11) in which Jesus tells a [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 30th Week Ordinary Time (3 November) – Keeping the Sabbath
Troy Baker, Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, today reads from the Gospel of Luke (14: 1-6) in which the Pharisees quiz Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 30th Week Ordinary Time (2 November) – All Souls Day
Troy Baker, Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, presents our Gospel Reflections for the rest of this week. On the solemnity of All [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 30th Week Ordinary Time (1 November) – All Saints Day
On the solemnity of All Saints, Marg Gobius, Leader of School Evangelisation at MacKillop College, reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 1-12) [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 30th Week Ordinary Time (31 October) – Small beginnings, large endings
Marg Gobius, Leader of School Evangelisation at MacKillop College, reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 18-21) in which Jesus compares the kingdom [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 30th Week Ordinary Time (30 October) – Jesus recognises our need
Marg Gobius, Leader of School Evangelisation at MacKillop College, reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 10-17) in which Jesus cures a woman [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 29th Week Ordinary Time (28 October) – Becoming Christ-centered
Today as we celebrate the feast of Saints Simon and Jude (Apostles) Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 12-19) in [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 29th Week Ordinary Time (27 October) – The worship of knowledge
Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (12:54-59) in which Jesus says, ‘You do not know how to interpret these times’. Prodencio [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 29th Week Ordinary Time (26 October) – Divisions
Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (12:49-53) in which Jesus says, ‘I have not come to bring peace, but separation’. Prodencio [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 29th Week Ordinary Time (25 October) – The Son of Man & servants within
Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (12:39-48) in which Jesus says ‘When a person has a great deal given to them, [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 29th Week Ordinary Time (24 October) – The Joy of being Prepared
Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (12:35-38) in which Jesus says ‘Happy those servants whom the master finds awake when he [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 29th Week Ordinary Time (23 October) – Hindrance or Aid?
Fr Prodencio reads from the Gospel of Luke (12: 13-21) in which Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool, saying, ‘watch and [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 28th Week Ordinary Time (21 October) – Stand up for me
Today, Richard McMahon reads from the Gospel of Luke (12: 8-12) in which Jesus says ‘if anyone openly declares themselves for me in [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 28th Week Ordinary Time (20 October) – Known and loved by God
Today, Richard McMahon reads from the Gospel of Luke (12: 1-7) in which people gathered in their thousands to hear Jesus when he [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 28th Week Ordinary Time (19 October) – Is it good enough?
Richard McMahon, a member of the team supporting our Parish’s Season of Renewal, will present our Gospel Reflections for the rest of this [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 28th Week Ordinary Time (18 October) – St Luke, the Evangelist
Today, as we celebrate the feast of St Luke, the Evangelist, Lisa Bright reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 1-9) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 28th Week Ordinary Time (17 October) – Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Today, as we celebrate the memorial of St Ignatius of Antioch, Lisa Bright reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: 37-41) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 28th Week Ordinary Time (16 October) – Give us a sign
Lisa Bright, a member of the team supporting our Parish’s Season of Renewal, presents our Gospel Reflections for the next few days. Today [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 27th Week Ordinary Time (14 October) – True Blessedness
Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary school reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 27th Week Ordinary Time (13 October) – Jesus and Beelzebul
Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary school reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 27th Week Ordinary Time (12 October) – Persistence in prayer
Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary school reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 27th Week Ordinary Time (11 October) – Jesus teaches us to pray
Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary school reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 27th Week Ordinary Time (10 October) – Mary & Martha – Discipleship
Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary school reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 27th Week Ordinary Time (9 October) – Who is my neighbour?
This week our Gospel Reflections are presented by Tess Koning, a member of our Parish Pastoral Council and Principal of St Peter’s Primary [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 26th Week Ordinary Time (7 October) – Our Lady of the Rosary
Today, as we celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Anne O’Brien, reads from the Gospel of Luke (1:26-38) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 26th Week Ordinary Time (6 October) – Listen!
Today, Anne O’Brien, reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 13-16) in which Jesus says, ‘“Anyone listens to you listens to me; anyone [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 26th Week Ordinary Time (5 October) – The harvest is plenty, the workers few
Today, Anne O’Brien, reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 1-12) in which Jesus says, ‘“When you enter a house, first say, “Peace [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 26th Week Ordinary Time (4 October) – St Francis of Assisi
Today, Anne O’Brien, reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 25-30) in which Jesus says ‘Come to me, all you who labour and [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 26th Week Ordinary Time (3 October) – The determination of Jesus
Today, Anne O’Brien, reads from the Gospel of Luke (9: 51-56) in which Jesus sets out for Jerusalem, sending messengers on ahead to [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 26th Week Ordinary Time (2 October) – The Holy Guardian Angels
This week Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO – Mission, People and Culture for St Agnes’ Catholic Parish presents our Gospel Reflections. Today, as we [...]
Gospel Reflection- Saturday (30 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time – Jesus knows what lies ahead
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (9: 43-45) in which Jesus, while everyone was marveling at all he did, knows the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (29 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time – Sts Michael, Gabriel, Raphael – Archangels
Today as we celebrate the lives of St Michael, Gabriel, Raphael – the Archangels, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: [...]
Gospel Reflection- Thursday (28 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time – Herod asks who Jesus is
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (9: 7-9) in which Herod, who had beheaded John the Baptist, is perplexed about who [...]
Gospel Reflection- Wednesday (27 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time – Jesus sends out the twelve
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (9: 1-6) in which Jesus sends out the twelve to proclaim the kingdom of God [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (26 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time – The true family of Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (8: 19-21) in which Jesus says, 'My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s [...]
Gospel Reflection- Monday (25 September) – 25th week of Ordinary Time Nothing is hidden
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (8: 16-18) in which Jesus says, ‘For there is nothing hidden that will not be [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (23 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time – St Padre Pio
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (8: 4-15) in which Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and explains its meaning [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (22 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time – Women disciples of Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (8: 1-3) which tells of the women who were among the disciples of Jesus. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (21 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time – St Matthew
Today as we celebrate the feast of St Matthew, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mathew (9: 9-13) in which Jesus calls [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (20 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time – Sts Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Ha
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 31-35) in which Jesus when asked to compare the people of his generation says, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (19 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time – The compassion of Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 11-17) in which Jesus raises to life the widow’s son and gives him back [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (18 September) – 24th week of Ordinary Time Faith like a Centurion
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 1-10) in which Jesus responds to the faith of the Centurion with the sick [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (16 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time Sts Cornelius & Cyprian
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 43-49) in which Jesus says ‘There is no sound tree that produces rotten fruit, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (15 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time Our Lady of Sorrows
As we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (19: 25-27) which recalls the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (14 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time The Exaltation of the Cross
As we celebrate the feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 13-17) in [...]
Gospel Reflection-Wednesday (13 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time – St John Chrysostom
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 20-26) in which Jesus shares a series of blessing and woes with his disciples’. [...]
Gospel Reflection- Tuesday (12 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time – The importance of prayer
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 12-19) in which Jesus goes off by himself to pray about the selection his [...]
Gospel Reflection- Monday (11 September) – 23rd week of Ordinary Time Is it better to do good or evil?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 6-11) in which Jesus, when tested by the Pharisees about healing a man with [...]
Gospel Reflection- Saturday (9 September) – 22nd week of Ordinary Time The Sabbath is for the Lord
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 1-5) in which the Pharisees question Jesus about his disciples breaking the Sabbath by [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 22nd Week Ordinary Time (8 September) – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today as we celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1: 18-23) which tells [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 22nd Week Ordinary Time (7 September) – They left everything
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (5: 1-11) in which Jesus calling his first disciples says, “Do not be afraid; from [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 22nd Week Ordinary Time (6 September) – The Christ at work
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (4: 38-44) in which Jesus heals many and says, ‘I must proclaim the good news [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 22nd Week Ordinary Time (5 September) – What words are these!
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (4: 31-37) in which the people of Capernaum were amazed by the authority and power [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 22nd Week Ordinary Time (4 September) – Jesus returns to Nazareth
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (4: 16-30) in which Jesus returns to his hometown Nazareth where people are too familiar [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 21st Week Ordinary Time (2 September) – The parable of the Talents
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (25: 14-30) in which Jesus, who tells a parable about the Master who entrusts his [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 21st Week Ordinary Time (1 September) – Always be ready
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (25: 1-13) in which Jesus tells the parable about the sensible and foolish bridesmaids waiting [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 21st Week Ordinary Time (31 August) – You do not know the day
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (24: 42-51) in which Jesus says, ‘Stay awake because you do not know the day [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 21st Week Ordinary Time (30 August) – Jesus calls out hypocrisy
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 27-32) in which Jesus draws attention to the double standards of the scribes and [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 21st Week Ordinary Time (29 August) – The Beheading of John the Baptist
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 17-29) in which tells how John the Baptist came to be killed by Herod. [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 21st Week Ordinary Time (28 August) – St Augustine
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 13-22) in which Jesus says, ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You, [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 20th Week Ordinary Time (26 August) – Jesus walked his talk
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 1-12) in which Jesus tells his followers to listen to the teachers of the [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 20th Week Ordinary Time (25 August) – The Greatest Commandment
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (22:34-40) in which Jesus, when asked, which is the greatest commandment, says, “‘You must love [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 20th Week Ordinary Time (24 August) – St Bartholomew – Apostle
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 45-51) in which Philip tells Nathanael about Jesus and invites to come with him [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 20th Week Ordinary Time (23 August) – Workers in the vineyard
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (20: 1-6) in which Jesus tells the story of how the owner of the vineyard [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 20th Week Ordinary Time (22 August) – Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (19: 23-30) in which Jesus tells his disciples ‘For God everything is possible.’ Afterwards, Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 20th Week Ordinary Time (21 August) – St Pius X
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (19: 16-22) in which a rich young man asks Jesus what good deed he must [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 19th Week Ordinary Time (19 August) – Jesus blesses the children
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (19: 13-15) in which the people brought little children to Jesus for him to lay [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 19th Week Ordinary Time (18 August) – The Pharisees test Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (19: 3-12) in which the Pharisees test Jesus saying, “Is it lawful for a man [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 19th Week Ordinary Time (17 August) – Seventy times seven
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18: 21 - 19:1) in which Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, how often must I forgive [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 19th Week Ordinary Time (16 August) – Forgiveness
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18: 15-20) in which Jesus tells his disciples how to respectfully call each other to [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 19th Week of Ordinary Time (15 August) – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 39-56) in which Mary visits her pregnant cousin, Elizabeth, who lives in a town [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 19th Week of Ordinary Time (14 August) – St Maximilian Kolbe
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (17: 22-27) in which Jesus predicts his death saying, ‘“The Son of Man is going [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (12 August) – Faith small as a mustard seed
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (17: 14-20) in which Jesus says, ‘if you have faith as small as a mustard [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (11 August) – St Clare of Assisi
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (16: 24-28) in which Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (10 August) – St Lawrence
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (12: 24-26) in which Jesus says ‘unless a wheat grain falls to the ground and [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (9 August) – The Canaanite Woman’s Faith
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (15: 21-28) in which a Canaanite woman begs Jesus to cure her demon-possessed daughter saying, [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (8 August) – St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (6: 25-34) in which Jesus tells us not to worry about anything that the heavenly [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 18th Week of Ordinary Time (7 August) – The importance of hospitality
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (14: 13-21) in which Jesus feeds the five thousand. Fr Paul says in today’s Gospel, [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (5 August) – Herod’s fear
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (14: 1-12) in which tells how Herod comes to arrest and kill John the Baptist. [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (4 August) – St John Vianney
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 54-58) in which Jesus says ‘A prophet is only despised in his own country [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (3 August) – St Dominic
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 47-53) in which Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a dragnet that once [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (2 August) – The value of the Kingdom of Heaven
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 44-46) in which Jesus says the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (1 August) – St Alphonsus Liguori
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 36-43) in which Jesus explains the parable of the weeds in the field. Afterwards, [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 17th Week of Ordinary Time (31 July) – St Ignatius of Loyola
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 31-35) in which Jesus tells the story of the mustard seed, so small, and [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (29 July) – Sts Martha, Mary & Lazarus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (11: 19-27) in which Martha, after the death of Lazarus, went out to meet Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (28 July) – Rich soil yields much
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 18-23) in which the disciples listen as Jesus explains the Parable of the Sower. [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (27 July) – The Parables of Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 10-17) in which disciples ask Jesus why he talks to the people in Parables. [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (26 July) – Saints Joachim and Anne
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 1-9) in which Jesus tells the parable of the farmer who went out to [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (25 July) – St James
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (20: 20-28) in which the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 16th Week of Ordinary Time (24 July) – The greatest sign of all time
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (12: 38-42) in which some of the Scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, “Master, we [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (22 July) – St Mary of Magdala
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20: 1-2, 11-18) in which tells of Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb of Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (21 July) – Mercy not sacrifice
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (12: 1-8) in which the disciples of Jesus were hungry and began pick and eat [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (20 July) – Rest for the weary
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who labour and are [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (19 July) The Father and the Son
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 25-27) in which Jesus says, “I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (18 July) – Woe to You
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 20-24) in which Jesus reproaches the towns where most of his miracles had been [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 15th Week of Ordinary Time (17 July) – Not peace but a sword
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 34 - 11:1) in which Jesus says, ‘Do not suppose that I have come [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (15 July) – St Bonaventure
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 24-33) in which Jesus says, ‘If anyone declares themselves for me in the presence [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (14 July) – Perseverance
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 16-23) in which Jesus tells the disciples to be on their guard because ‘I [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (13 July) – The Kingdom of heaven is close
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 7-15) in which Jesus, when he sends the disciples out, tells them to take [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (12 July) – Jesus sends out the Apostles
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 1-7) in which Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (11 July) – St Benedict
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 32-38) in which Jesus went to all the towns and villages teaching, proclaiming the [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 14th Week of Ordinary Time (10 July) – Bringing our needs to Jesus
Fr Paul Gooley returns and begins by thanking everyone who supported the Gospel Reflections while he was on leave. Today Fr Paul reads [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (8 July) A radical newness
Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 14-17) in which Jesus, when asked why John [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (7 July) – A surprising call
Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 9-13) in which hear how the Pharisees question [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (6 July) – The need for forgiveness
Today Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 1-8) in which Jesus, who forgives and [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (5 July) – The great disturber
Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), reads from the Gospel of Matthew (8: 28-34) in which Jesus heals two men by [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (4 July) – A unique authority
Today Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), reads from the Gospel of Matthew (8: 23-27) in which the disciples, after Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 13th Week of Ordinary Time (3 July) – St Thomas, Apostle
Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission People and Culture), presents our Gospel Reflections this week. Today, as we celebrate the feast of St Thomas [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 12th Week of Ordinary Time (1 July) – Unworthiness
Fr Prodencio Bognay reads from the Gospel of Matthew (8: 5-17 ) in a centurion approaches Jesus saying ‘I am not worthy to have [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 12th Week of Ordinary Time (30 June) – Faith Healing
Fr Prodencio Bognay reads from the Gospel of Matthew (8: 1-4) in which Jesus encounters a leper who says to him ‘Sir, if [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 12th Week of Ordinary Time (29 June) – Unique Encounter – Sts Peter and Paul
Today as we celebrate the feast of St Peter and St Paul (Apostles) Fr Prodencio Bognay reads from the Gospel of Matthew (16: [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 12th Week of Ordinary Time (28 June) – By their Fruits
Fr Prodencio Bognay today reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 15-20) in which Jesus tells his disciples to beware of false prophets [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 12th Week of Ordinary Time (27 June) – Personalised Spirituality
Fr Prodencio Bognay today reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 6, 12-14) in which Jesus says ‘always treat others as you would [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 11th Week of Ordinary Time (24 June) – Nativity of John the Baptist
Today Richard McMahon from the Pastoral Renewal team reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 57-66, 80) which tells of the birth of [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 11th Week of Ordinary Time (23 June) – Where your treasure is, your heart will be.
Today Richard McMahon from the Pastoral Renewal team reads from the Gospel of Matthew (6: 19-23) in which Jesus tells his followers not [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 11th Week of Ordinary Time (22 June) – St John Fisher (Bishop) & Thomas More, Martyrs
Today, as we celebrate the memorial of St John Fisher (Bishop) and St Thomas More, Richard McMahon from the Pastoral Renewal team reads from the [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday 11th Week of Ordinary Time (21 June) – St Aloysius Gonzaga
Today Lisa Bright from the Pastoral Renewal team reads from the Gospel of Matthew (6: 1-6 and 16-18) in which Jesus reminds his [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday 11th Week Ordinary Time (20 June) – Be perfect as the father is perfect.
Today Lisa Bright from the Pastoral Renewal team presents our Gospel reflection and reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 43-48) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday 11th Week of Ordinary Time (19 June) – In the image & likeness of God
Today Lisa Bright from the Pastoral Renewal team presents our Gospel reflection and reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 38-42) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (17 June) – Immaculate Heart of Mary
On the memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College reads from the [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (16 June) – Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11:25-30) in which Jesus says, ‘Come [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (15 June) – Do not stay angry
Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5:20-26) in which Jesus says, ‘If [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (14 June) – Jesus came to fulfil the law
Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College reads today from the Gospel of Matthew (5:17-19) in which Jesus says, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (13 June) – St Anthony of Padua
Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College presents our Gospel reflections this week and today reads from the Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 10th Week of Ordinary Time (12 June) – Jesus shares The Beatitudes
Shane Hyland, the Leader of Evangelisation at St Joseph’s Regional College presents our Gospel reflections this week and today reads from the Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (10 June) – She gave all she had
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Parish presents our Gospel reflections this week and today reads from the Gospel of Mark [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (9 June) – Whose son is the Christ?
Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Parish presents our Gospel reflections this week and today reads from the Gospel of Mark [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (8 June) – Love God, Love Neighbour
With Fr Paul Gooley on Annual Leave, Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Parish presents our Gospel reflections this week and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (7 June) – God of the Living
With Fr Paul Gooley on Annual Leave, Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Parish presents our Gospel reflections this week and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (6 June) – Give to God what belongs to God
With Fr Paul Gooley on Annual Leave, Tony Worner, Leader of Formation for St Agnes’ Parish presents our Gospel reflections this week and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 9th Week of Ordinary Time (5 June) – St Boniface
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (12: 1-12) in which Jesus shares the parable of wicked tenants, who beat and kill [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (3 June) – St Charles Lwanga and companions
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (11: 27-33) in which the chief priest, scribes, and the elders of the Temple question [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (2 June) – The withered fig tree
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (11: 11-26) in which Jesus encounters an unproductive Fig Tree, before going on to the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (1 June) – St Justin
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (10: 46-52) in which a blind man named Bartimaeus asks to ‘see’ Jesus and is [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (31 May) – Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary
Today as we celebrate the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (30 May) – The last will be first
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (10: 28-31) in which Jesus tells his disciples that no one who has left everything [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (29 May) – Mary, Mother of the Church
Today as we return to Ordinary Time and celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 7th Week of Easter (27 May) Beloved Disciples
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (21: 20-25) in which Jesus, when Peter questions him about the disciple he loved, says [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 7th Week of Easter (26 May) – St Philip Neri
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (21: 15-19) in which Jesus asks Simon Peter ‘Do you love me? and requests of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 7th Week of Easter (25 May) – Jesus gives us unity
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (17: 20-26) in which Jesus prays to the Father for unity among believers so that [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 7th Week of Easter (24 May) – Our Lady help of Christians
Today, as we celebrate the feast of ‘Our Lady help of Christians’, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (19: 25-27) in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 7th Week of Easter (23 May) – The hour has come
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (17: 1-11) in which Jesus, looking to heaven, says, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 7th Week of Easter (22 May) – I have conquered the world
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16: 29-33) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “I am not alone because the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 6th Week of Easter (20 May) – Ask and you will receive
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16: 23-28) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “Until now you have not asked [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 6th Week of Easter (19 May) – Your hearts will rejoice
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16:20-23) in which Jesus says, “You are sad now, but I will see you again and your [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 6th Week of Easter (18 May) – Grief will turn to Joy
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16:16-20) in which Jesus says, “You will be weeping and wailing while the world will rejoice. [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 6th Week of Easter (17 May) – The Spirit of Truth
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16: 12-15) in which Jesus says, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 6th Week of Easter (16 May) – The Advocate will come
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (16: 5-11) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “Unless I go away, the Advocate will [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 6th Week of Easter (15 May) Holy Spirit: the helper
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (15: 26 – 16: 4) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “When the Advocate comes, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 5th Week of Easter (13 May) – If the world hates you
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (15: 18-21) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “If the world hates you, remember [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 5th Week of Easter (12 May) – No greater love
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (15: 12-17) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “This is my commandment: Love on [...]
Gospel Reflection -Thursday 5th Week of Easter (11 May) Remain in my love
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (15: 9-11) in which Jesus says to his disciples “If you keep my commandments you [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 5th Week of Easter (10 May) – The true vine
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (15: 1-8) in which Jesus says to his disciples “Make your home in me as [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 5th Week of Easter (9 May) Peace I give you
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14:27-31) in which Jesus says to his disciples “Peace I bequeath to you, my own [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 5th Week of Easter (8 May) – The Holy Spirit – our helper
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14: 21-26) in which Jesus says to his disciples “If anyone loves me they will [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 4th Week of Easter (6 May) – You do know God
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14: 7-14) in which Jesus says to his disciples “If you really know me, you [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 4th Week of Easter (5 May) – Let not your hearts be troubled
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14: 1-6) in which Jesus comforts his disciples saying “Do not let your hearts be [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 4th Week of Easter (4 May) – Serving one another
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (13: 16-20) in which Jesus says to his disciples ‘No servant is greater than his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 4th Week of Easter (3 May) – Sts Philip and James
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14: 6-14) in Jesus says to Thomas ‘I am the way, the truth and life [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 4th Week of Easter (2 May) – St. Athanasius
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (10: 22-30) in which Jesus says to the Jews who were gathered around him in the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 4th Week of Easter (1 May) St Joseph the Worker
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 54-58) in which the reaction of the people from his hometown to his teaching [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 3rd Week of Easter (29 April) – St Catherine of Siena
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 60-69) in which Jesus, acknowledging the complexity of what he is teaching, asks the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 3rd Week of Easter (28 April) – St Peter Chanel
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 52-59) in which Jesus says ‘As I, who am sent by the living Father, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 3rd Week of Easter (27 April) – The living bread
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 44-51) in which Jesus says ‘No one can come to me unless they are [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 3rd Week of Easter (26 April) – St Mark the Evangelist
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (16: 15-20) in which Jesus says to the Eleven ‘Go out to the whole world [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 3rd Week of Easter (25 April – ANZAC Day) – The grain of wheat
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (12: 23-28) in which Jesus says ‘Unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday 3rd Week of Easter (24 April) – Work then for lasting food
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 22-29) in which Jesus tells the crowds who followed him, ‘Do not work for [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday in 2nd Week of Easter (22 April) – I am – do not fear
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 16-21) in which the disciples were in a boat on the lake during a [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday in 2nd Week of Easter (21 April) – Jesus provides the food we need
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (6: 1-15) in which Jesus feeds a crowd of five thousand people who gathered to [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday in 2nd Week of Easter (20 April) – Anyone who believes in the Son
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 31-36) in which John the Baptist says to his followers ‘the one whom God [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday in 2nd Week of Easter (19 April) – For God so loved the world
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 16-21) in which Jesus says to Nicodemus, ‘God loved the world so much that [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday in 2nd Week of Easter (18 April) – Nicodemus continues to learn from Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 7-15) in which Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be open to the Spirit so [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday in 2nd Week of Easter (17 April) – Jesus and Nicodemus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 1-8) in which a man named Nicodemus, who was a member of the Jewish [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Saturday (15 April) – Go out and proclaim the Gospel
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (16: 9-15) in which Jesus came among the Eleven as they were eating, rebuking them [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Friday (14 April) – Breakfast with Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (21: 1-14) in which Jesus shows himself again to the disciples on the shore of [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Thursday (13 April) – You are witnesses of these things
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (24: 35-48) in which the Risen Jesus comes among the disciples, who were in a [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Wednesday (12 April) – On the road to seeing Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (24: 13-35) in which two disciples encounter the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Tuesday (11 April) – Faith in the Resurrection
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20: 11-18) in which Mary Magdalene encounters Jesus near the empty tomb but does not, [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Monday (10 April) – God is always with us
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (28: 8-15) in which the women first encounter the risen Jesus.Fr Paul says the Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection for Easter Saturday (8 April) – What are the Easter celebrations?
Rather than do his usual Gospel Reflection, Fr Paul will, again, today share information in relation to our Easter celebrations and then invite [...]
Gospel Reflection for Holy Thursday (6 April) – Why do we celebrate Holy Thursday?
Today, Fr Paul does not give his usual Gospel Reflection, but instead shares a little about the history and ceremony of Holy Thursday [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday in Holy Week (5 April) – The cost of betrayal
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (26: 14-25) in which Judas Iscariot is offered thirty pieces of silver by the chief [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday in Holy Week (3 April) – Jesus at Bethany before Passover
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (12: 1-11) in which Jesus is at Bethany where Lazarus, Martha and Mary live, and [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 5th Week of Lent (1 April) – One to die for the people
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (11: 45-56) in which the Chief Priests and Pharisees meet to decide what to do [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 5th Week of Lent (31 March) – You claim to be God
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (10: 31-42) in which the Jewish opponents of Jesus pick up stones to stone him [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 5th Week of Lent (30 March) – Before Abraham was, ‘I am’
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (8: 51-59) in which Jesus says to the Jews ‘If I were to seek my [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 5th Week of Lent (29 March) – Truth will make you free
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (8: 31-42) in which Jesus says to those who believed in him, “If you make [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 5th Week of Lent (28 March) – Many fail to understand
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (8: 21-30) in which Jesus tells the people about the Father but they fail to [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 5th Week of Lent (27 March) – None of us is without sin
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (8: 1-11) in which Jesus says to the accusers of the woman caught in the [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 4th Week of Lent (25 March) – The Annunciation of the Lord
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which the Angel Gabriel visits Mary, telling her that God’s favour rests [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 4th Week of Lent (24 March) – The hour has not yet come
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (7: 1-2, 10, 25-30) in which Jesus goes up to Jerusalem for the annual Festival [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 4th Week of Lent (23 March) – Testimonies bearing witness to Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5: 31-47) which continues the confrontation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders of the Temple.Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 4th Week of Lent (22 March) – The relationship between Father and Son
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5: 17-30) in which Jesus tells the Jews ‘My Father goes on working and so [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 4th Week of Lent (21 March) – Jesus heals on the Sabbath
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5: 1-3, 5-16) in which we hear the story of Jesus’ marvellous healing at the [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – Fourth Week of Lent (20 March) – St Joseph
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1: 16, 18-21, 24) where Joseph accepts Jesus as his son. Fr Paul says, we [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – Third Week of Lent (18 March) – Am I humble enough to admit my faults and failings?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (18: 9-14) where Jesus shares the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – Third Week of Lent (17 March) – St Patrick
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 1-12, 17-20) where Jesus sends out the seventy two to the towns and said [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 3rd Week of Lent (16 March) – What needs healing in my life?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: 14-23) where Jesus says to his disciples ‘any kingdom divided against itself will be [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 3rd Week of Lent (15 March) – How can I do more?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 17-19) where Jesus says to his disciples ‘do not think that I have come [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 3rd Week of Lent (14 March) – Who do I need to forgive?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) where Jesus shares the parable of the unmerciful servant. Fr Paul says, this is [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 3rd Week of Lent (13 March) – Do we really know who Jesus is?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (4:24-30) where Jesus spoke to the people in Nazareth and said, ‘Truly I say to [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 2nd Week of Ordinary Time (11 March) – We cannot forget the love & forgiveness of God
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (15:1-3, 11-32) in which Jesus shares the parable of the Lost Son. Fr Paul says, [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 2nd Week of Ordinary Time (10 March) – Am I open to a new way of thinking?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (21: 33-43, 45-46) in which Jesus tells the parable of the Tenants. Fr Paul says, [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 2nd Week of Ordinary Time (9 March) – The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (16: 19-31) in which Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 2nd Week of Ordinary Time (8 March) – Serving the needs of others
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (20: 17-28) where Jesus said to the other ten, ‘whoever wants to become great among you [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 2nd Week of Ordinary Time (7 March) – How can I serve others?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 1-12) in which Jesus tells his disciples, ‘the greatest among you will be your [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – Second Week of Lent (6 March) – Be merciful as your Father is merciful
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 36-38) in which Jesus tells his disciples, ‘The amount you measure out is the amount [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – First Week of Lent (4 March) – Love your enemies
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 43-48) in which Jesus, in his Sermon on the Mount, tells the people it [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – First Week of Lent (3 March) – Reconcile
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 20-26) in which Jesus tells his disciples to go and be reconciled with anyone [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – First Week of Lent (1 March) – Jesus will be a sign just like Jonah
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (11: 29-32) in which Jesus responds to the request for a sign. Fr Paul says the [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – First Week of Lent (28 February) – How to Pray
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (6: 7-15) in which Jesus tells his disciples to keep it simple when they pray [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – First Week of Lent (27 February) – The Judgement of the Nations
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (25: 31-46) in which Jesus, when speaking about the time of judgement says, “whatever you [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday after Ash Wednesday (25 February) – Jesus with ‘sinners’
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (5: 27-32) in which Jesus, when challenged about associating with tax collectors and sinners, says [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday after Ash Wednesday (24 February) – Then they will fast
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 14-15) in which John the Baptist’s disciples asked Jesus, “How is it that we [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday after Ash Wednesday (23 February) – Take up your Cross
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (9: 22-25) in which Jesus, after telling his disciples that the Son of Man will [...]
Gospel Reflection for Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent (22 February) – Pray. Fast. Give.
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (6: 1-6, 16-18) in which Jesus tells his disciples “Be careful not to parade your [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 7th Week of Ordinary Time (21 February) – Jesus predicts his death
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (9: 30-37) in which Jesus is teaching his disciples and says to them, “The Son [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 7th Week of Ordinary Time (20 February) – Help my unbelief
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (9: 14-29) in which Jesus says, “Everything is possible for one who believes” and the father [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (18 February) – Glimpse of Glory
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (9: 2-13) in which Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (17 February) – Why must we carry a cross?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 34 – 9:1) in which Jesus says, “If anyone wants to be a follower [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (16 February) – Who do you say I am?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 27-33) in which Jesus, as he and his disciples were visiting villages around Caesarea [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (15 February) – Can you see anything?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 22-26) in which Jesus helps the blind man at Bethsaida see clearly. Fr Paul says [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (14 February) – Sts Cyril and Methodius
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 14-21) in which Jesus warns the disciples to be on guard against the yeast [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 6th Week of Ordinary Time (13 February) – Are you looking for a sign?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 11-13) in which the Pharisees question Jesus and ask him for a sign from [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 5th Week of Ordinary Time (11 February) – Jesus feeds the people
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (8: 1-10) in which Jesus takes pity on a large, hungry crowd which has been [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 5th Week of Ordinary Time (10 February) St Scholastica
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (7: 31-37) in which Jesus heals the deaf man who had an impediment in his [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday – 5th Week Ordinary Time (9 February) The astute Syro-Phoenician woman
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 5th Week of Ordinary Time (9 February) The astute Syro-Phoenician woman Our Gospels return after the fierce storm [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 5th Week of Ordinary Time (6 February) – St Paul Miki and companions
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 53-56) which notes that as soon as Jesus and his disciples arrived by boat [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (4 February) – Rest a while
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 30-34) in which Jesus says to his disciples, ‘You must come away to some [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (3 February) – Tragedy or triumph?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 14-29) which tells of John the Baptist being beheaded at the order of King [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (2 February) – The Presentation of the Lord
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 22-40) which tells of the time when Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (1 February) – Help my unbelief
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 1-6) in which Jesus, accompanied by his disciples, visits his hometown where he is [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (31 January) – St John Bosco
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18: 1-5) in which Jesus tells his disciples whoever takes the lowly position of a [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 4th Week of Ordinary Time (30 January) – The Power of Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (5: 1-20) in which Jesus drives unclean spirits out of a man and into a [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (28 January) – St Thomas Aquinas
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (4: 35-41) in which Jesus calms a fierce storm which threatens to swamp the boat [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (27 January) – God is always in charge
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (4: 26-34) where Jesus shares the parables of the growing seed and mustard seed.Fr Paul begins the [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (26 January) – Australia Day
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 1-12) where Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount.Fr Paul says, that the eight blessings from [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (25 January) – Feast of the conversion of St Paul
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (16: 15-18) where Jesus said to the eleven, “go into all the world and preach the gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (24 January) – St Francis De Sales
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 31-35) where Jesus said ‘whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother’.Fr Paul says today [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (23 January) – Jesus & the Prince of demons
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 22-30) in which scribes came down from Jerusalem and were saying about Jesus, that [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday – 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (20 January) – Jesus appoints the twelve
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 13-19) in which Jesus went up on a mountainside and summoned those he wanted [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday – 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (19 January) – Crowds follow Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 7-12) in which large crowds from Galilee follow Jesus to the lake, where Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday – 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (18 January) – Jesus Heals
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 1-6) in which Jesus heals the man with a withered hand, after asking the Pharisees, [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday – 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (17 January) – St Anthony of Egypt
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 23-28) in which Jesus tells the Pharisees, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday – 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (16 January) – The time will come to fast
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 18-22) in which the Pharisees question Jesus about fasting; ‘How is it that John’s [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday – 1st Week in Ordinary Time (14 January) – Jesus calls the tax collector
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 13-17) in which Jesus calls Levi, the tax collector, to follow him, which draws [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday 1st Week in Ordinary Time (12 January) – Make me clean
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 40-45) in which, Jesus willingly reaches out to touch a leper and heal him. [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday 1st Week in Ordinary Time (11 January) – Healing & Prayer
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 29-39) in which, Jesus, after spending the previous day healing many, rises early, finds [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday 1st Week in Ordinary Time (10 January) – By whose authority?
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 21-28) in which, as Jesus teaches in the synagogue, a man with an impure [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday (9 January) – Feast of the Baptism of our Lord – Living our baptism
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (3: 13-17) in which Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday before the Epiphany (7 January) – The first miracle
The first miracle Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (2: 1-11) in which Mary comes to Jesus at a wedding feast [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday before the Epiphany (6 January) – John baptises Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 6-11) in which tells of John the Baptist baptising Jesus in the Jordon and [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday before the Epiphany (5 January) – Follow me
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 43-51) in which, Jesus calls Philip and Nathaniel to follow him. In this third reading [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday before the Epiphany (4 January) – Come and see
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 35-42) in which, after hearing John the Baptist call Jesus ‘the Lamb of God’, [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday before the Epiphany (3 January) – The Lamb of God
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 29-34) in which John the Baptist, seeing Jesus coming towards him, says, ‘Look, there [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday – 7th day in the Octave of Christmas (31 December) – The Word
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 1-18) in which says ‘In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday – 6th day in the Octave of Christmas (30 December) – Feast of the Holy Family
Today as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (2: 13-15, 19-23) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday -5th day in the Octave of Christmas (29 December) – Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 22-35) in which a devout man named Simeon encounters the Holy Family in the [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday after Christmas (28 December) – Feast of the Holy Innocents
Today as we remember the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (2: 13-18) in which the [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (27 December) – Octave of the Nativity of the Lord St John, The Apostle
In the weekdays of the Christmas season, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20: 2-8) in which Mary of Magdala, distressed [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (26 December) – Octave of the Nativity of the Lord St Stephen
As we begin the weekdays of the Christmas season, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 17-22) in which Jesus warns [...]
Christmas 2022 – Mass of the Nativity of our Lord
Mindful that some people are unable to attend Mass in person this Christmas, Fr Paul has recorded this Mass so everyone can still feel [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (24 December) – 4th week of Advent – An old man’s song of thanksgiving
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 67-79) in which John’s father, Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit praises God and [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (23 December) – 4th week of Advent – His name is John
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 57-66) in which Elizabeth gives birth to a son and her husband, Zechariah, confirms [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (22 December) – 4th week of Advent – Mary’s Song
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 46-55) in which Mary exclaims the Magnificat in response to Elizabeth’s greeting and in praise of [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (21 December) – 4th week of Advent – Let God do his part
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 39-45) in which Mary visits her pregnant cousin Elizabeth at her home in Judea.Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (20 December) – 4th week of Advent – God is with us
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which the angel Gabriel visits Mary, who trusts the Holy Spirit and [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (19 December) – 4th week of Advent – Believe, don’t doubt
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 5-25) in which the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and his wife, [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (17 December) – 3rd week of Advent – The Genealogy of Jesus
Inspired by Christian faith, Centacare’s vision is for a community that promotes dignity, equality and participation of its citizens. A community in which [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (16 December) – 3rd week of Advent – John’s testimony
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5: 33-36) in which Jesus says to the Jews ‘you sent messengers to John and [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (15 December) – 3rd week of Advent – Learning to see
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 24-30) in which Jesus tells the people about John the Baptist saying, ‘among those [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (13 December) – 3rd week of Advent – St Lucy
Today as we celebrate the memorial of St Lucy, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (21: 28-32) in Jesus tells the [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (10 December) – 2nd week of Advent – Good news for everyone
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (17: 10-13) in which the disciples question Jesus saying, ‘Why do the scribes say that [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (9 December) – 2nd week of Advent – You did not dance
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 16-19) in which Jesus asked the crowds ‘What description can I find for this [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (8 December) – 2nd week of Advent – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today as we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (7 December) – 2nd week of Advent – St Ambrose
Today as we celebrate the life of St Ambrose, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus says [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (6 December) – 2nd week of Advent – Prepare a way in the wilderness
Fr Paul reads from the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah (40: 1-11) in which a voice cries: “Prepare in the wilderness a way [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (5 December) – 2nd week of Advent – The spiritual and the physical
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (5: 17-26) in which some men lowered a paralysed man in through the roof of [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (3 December) – 1st week of Advent – St Francis Xavier
Today as we celebrate the memorial of St Francis Xavier, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 35 – 10: 1, [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (2 December) – 1st week of Advent – Jesus gives us light
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 27-31) in which two blind men came to Jesus seeking healing and he asked [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (1 December) – 1st week of Advent – Jesus challenges us
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 21, 24-27) in which Jesus says 'everyone who hears these words of mine and [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (30 November) – 1st week of Advent – St Andrew, Apostle
Today as we celebrate the life of St Andrew, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (4:18-22) in which Jesus calls the [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (29 November) – 1st week of Advent – Jesus rejoices
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (10:21-24) in which Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, praises God and says to his [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (28 November) – 1st week of Advent – The man whose faith impressed Jesus
As we begin Church’s new liturgical year with the season of Advent, Fr Paul notes the change to the colour purple in the [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (26 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – Watching and praying
On this, the last day of the Church’s liturgical year, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 34-36) in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (25 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – My words will never pass away
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 21-33) in which Jesus tells his disciples, just as you know summer is near when [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (24 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – St Andrew Dung Lac and Companions
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 20-28) in which Jesus continues to share with his disciples the destruction ahead for [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (23 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – Stand firm
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 12-19) in which Jesus tells the disciples of the persecution they will face because [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (22 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – St Cecilia
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 5-11) in which Jesus foretells of the destruction of the Temple. Afterwards, Fr Paul [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (21 November) – 34th week Ordinary Time – Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 1-4) in which Jesus observed the contribution made by a poor widow to the [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (19 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – God of the Living
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (20: 27-40) in which Jesus addresses a question put to him by the Sadducees about [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (18 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – People hung on his every word
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (19: 45-48) in which Jesus drives out those who were selling in the temple; he [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (17 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – St Elizabeth of Hungary
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (19: 41-44) in which Jesus, as he approached Jerusalem, weeps for the city. Afterwards, Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (16 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – Use what you have been given well
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (19: 11-28) in which Jesus tells the parable of the King who gives money to [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (15 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – Zacchaeus meets Jesus
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (19: 1-10) in which Zacchaeus, who climbed a sycamore tree to get a better view [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (14 November) – 33rd week Ordinary Time – Jesus have pity on me
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (18: 35-43) in which the blind man hearing the crowd as Jesus was passing by, [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (12 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – St Josaphat
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (18: 1-8) in which Jesus tells his disciples a parable about the need to pray [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (11 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – St Martin of Tours
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (17: 26-37) in which Jesus says, ‘anyone who tries to preserve their life will lose [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (10 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – St Leo the Great
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (17: 20-25) in which Jesus tells his disciples ‘the Kingdom of God is among you’. [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (9 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (2: 13-22) in which Jesus drives the money changers out of the temple saying ‘take [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (8 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – We are but servants
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (17: 7-10) in which Jesus says to his disciples ‘when you have done all you [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (7 November) – 32nd week Ordinary Time – Increase our Faith
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (17: 1-6) in which Jesus says to his disciples ‘obstacles are sure to come but [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (4 November) – 31st week Ordinary Time – St Charles Borromeo
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (16: 1-8) in which Jesus tells his disciples a parable about the dishonest steward. [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (3 November) – 31st week Ordinary Time – God’s love for the lost
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (15: 1-10) in which Jesus tells his disciples the Parables of the Lost Sheep and [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (2 November) – 31st week Ordinary Time – All Souls Day
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (14: 1-6) in which Jesus says to his disciples ‘Do not let your hearts be [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (1 November) – 31st week Ordinary Time – All Saints Day
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5: 1-12) in which Jesus makes the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection- Monday (31 October) – 31st week of Ordinary Time – Invite the poor, crippled & the blind
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (14: 12-14) in which Jesus says when you give a lunch or dinner, do [...]
Gospel Reflection- Saturday (29 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Humbled & Exalted
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (14: 1, 7-11) in which Jesus, dining at the house of a prominent Pharisee, [...]
Gospel Reflection- Friday (28 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (6: 12-19) in which Jesus spent the whole night in prayer before gathering his [...]
Gospel Reflection- Thursday (27 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Jesus longs to gather us
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 31-35) in which Jesus says of Jerusalem, ‘How often have I have longed [...]
Gospel Reflection- Wednesday (26 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Strive to enter via the narrow door
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 22-30) in which Jesus says, in answer to a question about who will [...]
Gospel Reflection- Tuesday (25 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Like a mustard seed
Fr Paul Gooley returns today and reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 18-21) in which Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to [...]
Gospel Reflection- Monday (24 October) – 30th week of Ordinary Time – Bound to Love
Fr Prodencio Bognay, Assistant Priest at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 10-17) in which Jesus cures a [...]
Gospel Reflection- Saturday (22 October) – 29th week of Ordinary Time – Chances
Fr Prodencio Bognay, Assistant Priest at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, reads from the Gospel of Luke (13: 1-9) in which Jesus tells the [...]
Gospel Reflection- Friday (21 October) – 29th week of Ordinary Time – Interpreting the times
Fr Prodencio Bognay, Assistant Priest at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, reads from the Gospel of Luke (12: 54-59) in which Jesus says to [...]
Gospel Reflection- Thursday (20 October) – 29th week of Ordinary Time – Being on Fire
Fr Prodencio Bognay, Assistant Priest at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, reads from the Gospel of Luke (12: 49-53) in which Jesus tells his [...]