Reflection 21 October 2018 29th Sunday of the Year (B) The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: The Servant Church The Church is often criticized today for being far removed from the teaching and model set by Jesus and put before us in Mark’s Gospel – and rightly so. In the first instance … [Read more…]
21 October 2018 29th Sunday of the Year (B) A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) B. The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: The Servant Church A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) First Reading (Isaiah 53:10-11). If he offers his life in atonement, … [Read more…]
21 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 (B) An Naoú Domhnach Fichead Saor Freagra don Chreideamh leis an mBíobla leis an Ath. Máirtín Mac Conmara, MSC A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir don Bheatha Chríostaí B. An Bíobla in Agallamh le Ceisteanna an Lae: An Eaglais Searbhónta A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir don Bheatha Chríostaí. Céad Léacht … [Read more…]
14 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 (B) An tOchtú Domhnach Fichead Saor Freagra don Chreideamh leis an mBíobla leis an Ath. Máirtín Mac Conmara, MSC A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir don Bheatha Chríostaí B. An Bíobla in Agallamh le Ceisteanna an Lae: An péarla róluachmhar. An tAon Rud Riachtanach. A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir don … [Read more…]
October 14 2018 28th Sunday of the Year (B) The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: The pearl of great price — The one thing necessary. “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts”. God’s voice, God’s word, is alive and active. The word that goes forth from his mouth … [Read more…]
October 14 2018 28th Sunday of the Year (B) A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) B. The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: The pearl of great price — The one thing necessary. A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) First Reading (Wisdom 7:7-11). … [Read more…]
Reflection 7 October (B) 2018 27th Sunday of the Year (B) The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day Teaching of an understanding Redeemer on Divorce With regard to some of the sayings of Christ in the Gospels, or to teaching ascribed to Christ, some scholars question whether the saying or doctrine in question … [Read more…]
7 October (B) 2018 27th Sunday of the Year (B) A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) B. The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: A. The Bible as Guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings) First Reading (Genesis 2:18-24). They become one body. This reading from the Book … [Read more…]
7 Deireadh Fomhair 2018 (B) An Seachtú Domhnach Fichead Saor Freagra don Chreideamh leis an mBíobla leis an Ath. Máirtín Mac Conmara, MSC A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir don Bheatha Chríostaí B. An Bíobla in Agallamh le Ceisteanna an Lae: Teagasc Íosa, an Slánaitheoir caoin, ar an gcolscaradh. A. Léachtaí an Domhnaigh mar Threoir … [Read more…]
The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day: Prudent Ecumenism The first part of today’s Gospel reading (on the exorcist) is often, and rightly, used as an argument in favour of ecumenism. It is not easy to see in what particular circumstances the early Church, or the community to which Mark belonged, used it. … [Read more…]