Prayer and Reflection

Gospel Reflection

Reflection on the Gospel-Passion Sunday Year A (Matthew 26:14-27:66) -Veronica Lawson RSM This year we hear Matthew’s passion narrative through the lens of armed conflict and death from deprivation. The prospect of untimely death is a reality for many. Even more abhorrent is the ongoing practice of capital punishment in so many places, particularly when …

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John 20:19-31

Reflection on the Gospel-Easter 2A (John 20:19-31) -Veronica Lawson RSM   Not so long ago we used to speak of the Sundays “after” Easter. The terminology has changed and we now speak of the Sundays “of” Easter. In other words, we now recognise that the liturgical readings and prayers for each Sunday between Easter and …

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Gospel John 4:5-42

Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday of Lent Year A (John 4:5-42) -Veronica Lawson RSM             Those privileged to act as catechists in the RCIA program over the Lenten period will be introducing candidates to some of our most treasured gospel stories. In 1963, Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy called for the restoration of …

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Gospel Reflection Matthew 4: 1-11

Reflection on the Gospel-1st Sunday of Lent Year A (Matthew 4:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM Image Source: https://www.traditionalcatechism.com/images/jesus_praying_temptation.jpg Lent is a time of preparation for Easter. It is also a time to enter into the “wilderness” and grapple with the mysteries of life “in Christ”. It presents us with a challenge to take stock of our …

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