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The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles tell of a departure of Jesus through an ascension. But the Gospel of Matthew reads this period between Jesus' presence and his final return differently: It will be a time when he will be with us. He may no longer be with us physically, but he will be with us to the end of time. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel Reading: Matt 28:16-20 Gospel read by Steph and Declan  Narrated by Michael Gartland

Anyone who claims to love Jesus must live according to his commandments. We all hope to love Jesus, but wonder if we can keep the commandments. But we are not alone. "This is my commandment, that you love one another". To love as Jesus loved seems impossible. But with the gift of the guidance of the Spirit, God makes all things possible. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21 Gospel read by Pat and Miriam  Narrated by Michael Gartland

On the night before he died he delivers a long discourse to the disciples. He is about to leave them, and they must continue on in the world in his absence, calling on them to have faith so that they might continue his "way" in the world, until such time that he returns. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel: John 14:1-12 Read by Sandy and Javier  Narrated by Michael Gartland

The tenth chapter of the Gospel of John eventually identifies Jesus as the Good Shepherd. However, the opening verses that we use in the Liturgy today do not identify Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He is presented as the gate. This is surprising, but the Gospel passage on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, first of all insists that all who wish to nourish and guide God's people must do so by passing through the gate who is Jesus. Presented by Rev. Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. Read by Alex and Laura

For Luke, the centre-point of God's saving presence among us is Jerusalem; it is where all Paschal events take place and the community begins. But two disillusioned disciples walk away from Jerusalem, so the risen Jesus journeys with them. He explainins the Scriptures and breaks bread with them, bringing them back to the home they should never have left: Jerusalem. Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB AM for the3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A - Luke 24:13-35 Gospel read by Bridie and Dino

Blessed are those who do not see, yet believe: Today’s reading focuses upon the risen Jesus’ gift of peace to his frightened disciples. Most importantly, it blesses all subsequent disciples who, unlike the first disciples and Thomas, believe without seeing. John wrote his Gospel for these subsequent disciples. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney Gospel: John 20:19-31- 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A. This week’s readers are Tristan and Romina Narrated by Michael Gartland

The Birth of Easter Faith: The empty tomb does not generate belief in Jesus as the Risen One for Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple. But they are drawn to the tomb. There they see that God has been victorious over death. The clothes of death have been emptied. Even though he does not "see" the Risen Jesus, the Beloved Disciples sees God's victory, and believes. Easter faith has been born. Gospel is John 20:1-9, read by Bronwyn and John Produced by Michael Gartland and Jeff Miller

Matthew reports earth-shattering events such as an earthquake, splitting of rocks and the resurrection of the dead at Jesus' death and resurrection, marking the turning point of the ages. The women only find an empty tomb, are told to announce Jesus' resurrection and his future meeting with them all in Galilee. We gather as brothers and sisters of Jesus to form the new family of the Risen Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Read by Miranda and Joseph Narrated by Michael Gartland

Matthew's passion narrative tells the story of Jesus' last night with his disciples, his arrest, trials, and eventual execution. Through this account of Jesus' unjust and violent death Matthew has insinuated a central message: he has opened the way to God for all nations. Heaven and earth pass away, but after he has been raised, the Gospel will be preached to all nations. Presented by Fr Francis Moloney, SDB for Good Friday Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19:42 Read by Jennifer and Chris

Jesus symbolically shows his limitless love for his own in his self-gift for “his own.” His loving care for others is the way all his disciples are called to follow. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Holy Thursday, Year A Gospel Reading: John 13:1-15 Read by Paige and Michael Narrated by Michael Gartland Produced by Jeff Miller and Ashley Trethowan For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

John's story of Jesus' passion is unique. Jesus is in control at all times in the Garden, before Jewish authorities, before Pilate, on the Cross, and is buried as a king. At the centre of the story, Pilate proclaims him as King, and on the Cross he perfects the task given to him by his Father. In dying, he pours down the Spirit on the infant Church of his Mother and the Beloved Disciple. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19:42 Read by Jennifer and Chris

Matthew's passion narrative tells the story of Jesus' unjust and violent death, insinuating a message central to his understanding of what God has done for us in and through Jesus: he has opened the way to God for all nations as all the signs of the end of the world accompany his death. Heaven and earth pass away, but after he has been raised, the Gospel will be preached to all nations. Reading performed by the SYM Presented by Francis J. Moloney SDB for Passion Sunday Year A Matthew 26:14-27:66

The disciples, Martha, Mary, and the Jewish people all struggle to cope with Jesus' claim to be the resurrection and the life. His restoration of Lazarus to life is a sign that his claim is true, but doubt and rejection surround his insistence that we see the life-giving power of his death and resurrection: Do you believe this? Many do not. Gospel: John 11:1-45 Read By Lauren and Xavier 

The story of the man born blind leads us further in our understanding of true faith. Gradually he comes to confess that "the man called Jesus" is a "prophet," possibly "from God," and falls before Jesus confessing that he is "the Son of Man." Another story is also told. It is of the gradual and increasing blindness of the Jewish leaders who begin by accepting that Jesus is a miracle worker, but who finish by rejecting Jesus as a sinner. Gospel: John 9:1-41 Read by Michael and Maria

The Samaritan woman is led by Jesus from total inability to accept his offer of waters that will produce eternal life, through the hope that he might be the Messiah. Summoned by their kinswoman, the Samaritan villagers come to Jesus, welcome them into their midst and go beyond the limited faith of the woman: Jesus is acclaimed as the saviour of the world. Gospel: John 4:5-42 Read by Jeff and Rose Narrated by Michael Gartland