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5th Sunday of Easter: As Judas departs, Jesus cries out in triumph. His moment of glory, his loving self-gift on the cross is at hand. But he will soon be leaving his disciples. They must continue his presence by following the new commandment: loving as he has loved. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on Sunday's Gospel. Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35 This week’s readers are John and Maria Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Within the context of the Jewish celebration of the Feast of the Dedication, marking the return of the Jerusalem Temple to its proper place as a way to God, Jesus presents himself, his word, and his way of life as an authoritative way to God. He has such authority as there no longer need to go to a Temple to find Good; the Father and Jesus are one! Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Read by Sharon and Br David Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

The Gospel of John closes by drawing the two foundational disciples back into the action. Having given up on Jesus, Peter decides he is going fishing. However, recognised by the Beloved Disciple as "the Lord," Jesus enables a miraculous catch of many fish, a symbol of the universal Church. Gospel Reading: John 21:1-19 This week’s readers are Rosa and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Today’s reading focuses upon The risen Jesus’ gift of peace and to frightened disciples. Most importantly, it blesses all subsequent disciples who, unlike the first disciples and Thomas, believe without seeing. John wrote his Gospel for them.  Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, Year C. Gospel: John 20:19-31 Read by Georgina and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Easter Sunday: Neither Mary Magdalene or the two disciples recognise that Jesus has been raised, even though the see the emptiness of the tomb and the burial cloths. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Easter Sunder, Year C. Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9 Today's readers are John and Bronwyn Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Holy Saturday: The attention in the account of Easter Sunday morning in Luke's Gospel is given to the fact that an encounter with the risen Jesus will not take place in a graveyard. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Good Friday, Year C. Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Today's readers are Andree and Ashley Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Good Friday: A story of Jesus' lifting up and enthronement as King on the Cross. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel for Good Friday, Year C. Gospel Reading: John 18-19 Today's readers are Jennifer and Chris Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Holy Thursday: 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, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading:  JOHN 13:1-15 This week’s readers are Paige and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Each of the Gospels tells the story of the Passion. But they each tell it in their own way, in an attempt to explain what Jesus' death means for us. Luke's story is highlighted by Jesus' compassion, forgiveness, the missioning of the Church, and above all, the message that Jesus is innocent, someone who does not save himself, but gives his life for others. This week’s readers are Julia McPhee, Declan Crowe, Michael Gartland, Sarah Gartland and Jeff Miller Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Continuing the theme of compassion, today's account of the woman caught in adultery provides a wonderful portrait of Jesus. For Jesus' opponents, the woman does not matter. She is just a "thing" they can use to try to test Jesus' loyalty to the Law. Jesus cuts through this, drives away the hypocrites, and deals with the woman as a person deserving compassion. In sending her on her way, he asks that she sin no more. Gospel: John 8:1-11 Read by Miranda and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff MillerSDB

One of the great literary and theological treasures of Christianity, Jesus' parable about the Father with two sons is not so much about the sons, each one of whom is "lost," but about an amazing Father. As we follow his loving compassion for both his sons, we come to the end of the Parable with the Father - for Jesus, the figure of God, his Father - out in the dark, trying to save his second lost Son. Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Read by Jackson and Katheryn Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Two themes emerge from today's Gospel. In the first place, responding to the tragedies of the Galileans and the people in Jerusalem, Jesus points out that we are all sinners, and we all have need for repentance. It is not as if bad things only happen to the bad. But then he turns to a parable. The unexpected will happen: the unproductive vine that should be destroyed will be given more time when our repentance is slow. Only if unfruitfulness continues will the plant be cut down. Read by Pat and Sarah

The account of Jesus' transfiguration is used this week because it instructs disciples on two crucial elements of the Christian faith. On the one hand, Jesus is seen and announced as Son of God. But in Jesus discusses with Elijah and Moses his future "passing over" in Jerusalem. ut disciples do not understand. Reading: Luke 9:28-36 Read by Rose and Trezur Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Luke's Gospel has already announced that Jesus is the Son of God - three times. Immediately after providing Jesus' genealogy, showing that Jesus is the Son of God, Satan enters the story - to test whether that is true. Three times he asks Jesus to prove that he is the Son of God. Relying on the Word of God, Jesus defeats Satan, and he departs. But he will return. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Read by Michael and Steph Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Ash Wednesday: Jesus instructs his disciples to focus upon the God who makes sense of life and love, rather than themselves and their glory. Reflection on the gospel for the 8th Sunday of the Year, Year C. Presented Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 This week's readers are Julia and Dino Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB