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Within the setting of one of Luke's favourite scenes, a meal-table, Jesus turns the value-system and the way of judging one another on its head. We expect honours and privileges to be given to the significant people in out society. As Jesus has shown in his loving self-gift for us, this is not the way things work in the kingdom of God. Seeking the lower places will lead to our advancement, and sharing with those who are most in need leads to the greatest of all honours.

When asked who will be saved, Jesus responds that we must work hard to enter the narrow door. Many who regard themselves as having a privileged place because they have shared a meal with Jesus and heard his word might find that the door is shut on them ... because they do not do their best to enter the narrow door. The simple, honest, loving, Christ-like person may well be the least in society, but he or she will be the first in the Kingdom. Those who are socially most significant may be the least.

A fire burnt in the life of Jesus, his unconditional acceptance of what his Father asked of him, and it dominated his life- to the Cross. The same fire burns in all of us who follow him. We are called to be passionate about our faith, in the midst of division and rejection. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 This week’s readers are Pat and Lauren Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Jesus instructs his disciples on the need for them to be servants, ready for the return of their servant Messiah, so that he may serve them yet again. We only know that this moment will come. We do not know when that will be. Peter asks to whom this message is directed. Jesus responds by describing the qualities of the good and faithful servant. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: 12:32-48 Read By Paige and Trezur Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

It is important that we be good stewards of the treasures that come to us through our hard work, and our care for others. But the danger is that we come to thing that our lives are made secure by what we own. The parable of the unwise rich man drives this point home. Jesus' assessment of those who think and act like this man is that they are fools. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 Read By Bridie and Dino Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Today's Gospel tells us how to respond to our God, who is our Father, as Jesus responded to his Father. This much loved prayer calls us to place God's name and God's kingdom first. How hard that can be. It also asks that we be forgiven as we forgive others. That is risky indeed. Yet Jesus' parables, that follow his teaching the disciples how to pray, promise us that our Father will hear and respond. Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Read by Christina and Declan Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

The famous episode of Jesus' presence in the house of Martha, accompanied by her sister Mary, must be interpreted in the light of immediately before this account, Luke tells last week's parable: the Good Samaritan. It is crucial to care for others, as does Martha in today's Gospel. But we must also listen to the word of Jesus, as does Mary. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Presented by Rev. Francis J. Moloney. Readers are Jennifer and Finnian. Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB  

A lawyer wishes to get the better of Jesus. Is Jesus able to give one Law that gives eternal life? He provides that law of love of God and neighbor, but the lawyer insists - who is my neighbour? Jesus shatters his confidence with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan is the neighbour who cares, and the lawyer must do likewise. He must behave like a Samaritan, someone whom political correctness tells him he should despise. Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Read By Pauline and Luc Produced by Jeff Miller

As Jesus set out for Jerusalem, he instructed his disciples on the cost of discipleship. However, there is more to being a disciple of Jesus. A disciple must also be a missionary: sent out to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom. In today's Gospel Jesus instructs missionary disciples how they are to behave whole on mission. Their most important method of proclaiming the Gospel will be the message of their lives. Reading: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Read By Julia and Tony Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Today's reading marks a turning point in the story of Jesus. After his ministry in Galilee, he sets his face to go to Jerusalem, where he will be received into heaven. But a Samaritan village will have nothing to do with such a man; his disciples do not understand. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel reading: Luke 9:51-62 This week’s readers are Anne-Maree and Matt Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Luke's account of the multiplication of the loves and fishes tells us of Jesus' ongoing eucharistic presence, always open in the baskets of pieces of bread that remain at the end of the meal. But the meal happens because the disciples do what Jesus asks them to do: Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the Gospel Reading: Luke 9:11-17 This week’s readers are Michael and Julia Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Easter Season closed with the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. The "Ordinary time of the year" begins with the extraordinary tradition of our triune God. Jesus always looked to his Father. He promised that after his departure, the Father would send the Spirit. We live Christian lives because God has so loved us that he gave us his Son. The Son saved us through his death and resurrection, and the Spirit holds all of this love together among us. This trinity is the One God that we believe in.

The Season of Easter closes in the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. A new law, the Law of Jesus, now determines our lives. The role of the Spirit is to keep reminding us of that law, guiding, teaching, and protecting us. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Pentecost Sunday, Year C. Gospel Reading: John 14:15-16, 23-26 This week’s readers are Tristan and Romina Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

But at the end of the Gospel of Luke, the disciples are full of joy. They have repented and their sins have been forgiven. Jesus gives them final instructions. They are to wait in the city of Jerusalem for the gift of the Spirit. They can now be witnesses to the ends of the earth to what they have experienced - repentance and forgiveness of sin. Jesus departs, and the mission of the witnessing Church begins. Gospel: Luke 24:46-53 Read by Tiffany and Ezekiel Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

6th Sunday of Easter: As Jesus moves further into his Last Discourse with his disciples before his passion, death, and resurrection, he tells them that he must depart from them. But he will come back to them, and dwell with them. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on Sunday's Gospel. Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29 This week’s readers are Jacqui and Carlos Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB