Gospel Reflections

Jesus neither welcomes nor rejects Peter’s assertion about his identity but instead speaks for the first time of his suffering, death and resurrection. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

This miracle story takes place in pagan territory, demonstrating Jesus’ openness to healing all people – and he uses techniques used by healers in ancient times, perhaps to show that all healing is the work of God. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading, Jesus shows how human practices can sometimes obscure the deeper demands of faith. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

Jesus’ teaching about the Eucharist is difficult for some of his followers to accept – but the Twelve make a firm commitment to him. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In speaking of his flesh and blood which he gives to us, Jesus is employing a metaphor for his very self. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading, Jesus moves the discussion on, showing that he is the Bread of Life both in his teachings, and in the sacrament of his body and blood. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

When the crowds misinterpret the sign worked by Jesus, he makes it clear that his message is not be about material survival, but about life in its fulness. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

The multiplication of the loaves and fishes, found in all the gospels, is in John’s gospel one of the great signs worked by Jesus. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

This reading anticipates the two ways in which Jesus continues to feed us: by Word and Sacrament. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.

In this reading Jesus sends out his disciples to preach and follow his example of healing ministry. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects.