Luke begins his gospel with the visit of Jesus to the synagogue in Nazareth because he wants us to recognize that Jesus is the long-awaited anointed one of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
Gospel Reflections
‘I am not fit to undo the strap of his sandals’
In this week’s reading, John makes it clear that he is not the Christ, while Jesus himself shows solidarity with those who have been baptised. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart’
Mary’s fiat is a turning point in history for it enables the Son of God to become a human being – and is an example to all who endeavour to follow Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘A light that shines in the dark’
The darkness of sin and death cannot overcome the light of Christ. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on this week’s Scripture readings.
‘Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father’s affairs?’
In this reading we encounter the mystery of the Son of God who has become man, as Jesus astounds the Temple doctors with his learning. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘The Word was made flesh and lived among us’
The feast of Christ’s birth invites us to renew our faith and welcome the Word of light into our lives again. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Blessed is the fruit of your womb’
In this unique reading there is a meeting between Mary and Elizabeth – and the children they are carrying in their wombs. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘What must we do, then?’
Luke’s gospel portrays John the Baptist as a social reformer: he calls on us to share with the hungry and with the needy, to act with justice and to avoid violence. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Prepare a way for the Lord’
In this reading we hear about John the Baptist who challenges the people to a new start, a change of heart, and to seek the forgiveness of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.
‘Stand erect, hold your heads high’
Jesus’ words in this reading remind us that in Advent we look forward both to the first coming of the Son of God in Bethlehem, and to his glorious return. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.