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FIFTH SUNDAY Luke has a unique perspective on the fist call of Simon Peter – though of course a similar scene occurs at the end of John (John 21: ). He is ordered by the Lord to put out to … Continue reading
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FOURTH SUNDAY The astonishment and approval of the synagogue crowd quickly turns to engagement as Jesus spells out his mission. He refers to two accounts from the Scriptures involving the two great ninth century prophets – Elijah’s dealing with the … Continue reading
THIRD SUNDAY The revelation of the Christ proclaimed in the Epiphany, Baptism and Wedding Feast of Cana is continued in the opening of Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of Luke. The Lectionary has the exordium of the Gospel – Luke’s … Continue reading
SECOND SUNDAY The account of the Wedding Feast of Cana is the third major Christophany following those of the Epiphany and Baptism (N.B. Magnificat antiphon for Vespers of the Epiphany). The early Church understood all these three historically separated commemorations … Continue reading
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD The Christophany of the Epiphany is continued in the celebration of the Baptism. Luke’s account of the Baptism of Jesus is distinguished by his mention that Jesus was at prayer, a consistent theme of the … Continue reading
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY The Magi with their gifts represent the consistent truth that God’s revelation is for the gentiles and not just for the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). This truth forms an ‘inclusio’ of Matthew’s gospel as it is … Continue reading
Deacon John Martin will be leading us in three sessions to discuss the Year of faith. The sessions will take place at The Parish Centre on Friday 4th, 11th and 18th January from 7pm and ending with refreshments at 8pm. … Continue reading
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Luke emphasizes that the Holy Family do all ‘according to the Law of Moses’ and therefore the child is brought on the eighth day for his circumcision and naming. The scene immediately previous to … Continue reading
THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY A major focus of Luke’s gospel is the holy city of Jerusalem and he wishes to show that this is so for Jesus even in his up-bringing by Mary and Joseph in the annual … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS MASS IN NOCTU Luke carefully places the birth of Jesus in its wider political background. He is born in real time, part of the Empire. But Luke also emphasises the centrality of the poor, represented by the shepherds who … Continue reading