Gospel Reflection – 2 January – St Basil & St Gregory
Today Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 8-12) in which Jesus says, ‘The greatest among you must be your [...]
Gospel Reflection – New Year’s Day – Mary Mother of God
Today as we celebrate the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 16-21) in [...]
Gospel Reflection – 7th Day of Christmas Octave – His Word was made flesh (John 1: 1-18)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of John (1: 1-18) which begins: In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with [...]
Gospel Reflection – 6th Day of Christmas Octave – Anna gives thanks (Luke 2: 36-40)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 36-40) in which prophetress, Anna, who worshipped in the temple constantly with fasting [...]
Gospel Reflection – 5th day the Christmas Octave – Jesus is presented in the temple (Luke 2: 22-35)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 22-35) in which tells of Joseph and Mary taking Jesus to be presented [...]
Gospel Reflection – 3rd day of the Christmas Octave – St John, the Apostle
On the third day of the Christmas Octave, Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of John (20: 2-8) in which Mary of [...]
Gospel Reflection – 2nd day of the Christmas Octave – St Stephen (26 December)
On the second day of the Christmas Octave, Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 17-22) in which Jesus says [...]
Gospel Reflection –Zechariah’s song of thanksgiving (Luke 1: 67-79)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 67-79) in which Zechariah praises God saying ‘Blessed be the Lord the God [...]
Gospel Reflection – The birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1: 57-66)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 57-66) in which Elizabeth gives birth to a son, whom Zechariah named ‘John’. [...]
Gospel reflection – Mary’s Magnificat
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 46-56) in which Mary gives praise to God saying, “My soul glorifies the [...]
Gospel Reflection –Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1: 26-38)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which Mary, visited by an angel, accepts God’s will for her [...]
Gospel Reflection – When God hears our prayers (Luke 1: 5-25)
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 5-25) in which Zechariah is told by an angel, when on duty in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Joseph honours his pledge to Mary
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1: 18-24) in which Joseph follows through on his pledge to marry Mary and [...]
Gospel Reflection – The Genealogy of Jesus
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1:1-17) in which details the genealogy of Jesus, son of David, son of Abraham. [...]
Gospel reflection – Tuesday 3rd Week Advent – The Parable of the two sons
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (21: 28-32) in which Jesus tells the parable of two sons and their father’s [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday 3rd Week of Advent – By what authority?
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (21: 23-27) in which Jesus is asked by the chief priests “What authority have [...]
Gospel Reflection – 13 December – St Lucy
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (25: 1-13) in which Jesus shares the parable of the sensible and foolish bridesmaids [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 2nd Week of Advent – Parable of the playing children
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 16-19) in which Jesus compares his generation with children shouting to each other [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 2nd Week of Advent – None greater than John the Baptist
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 11-15) in which Jesus says, ‘Of all the children born of women a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 2nd Week of Advent – The yoke of Jesus
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus says, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday 2nd Week of Advent – Searching for the lost sheep
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18:12-14) in which Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Suppose a man owns a hundred sheep, [...]
Gospel Reflection –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 Gooley reads from the Gospel of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 1st Week of Advent – 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 – Do you believe I can do this?
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 27-31) in which Jesus asks two blind men who seek healing, “Do you [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday 1st Week of Advent – How will you build your house?
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 21, 24-27) in which Jesus says, ‘Everyone who listens to these words of [...]