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Fifth Sunday of Easter: Jesus continues to identify himself with images that come from Israel's history. Israel was seen as God's vine. But Jesus is the "true vine." Only through dwelling in Jesus does the disciple receive life, and bring life and fruitfulness to others. Gospel Reading: John 15:1-8 This week’s readers are Jennifer and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

I am the Good Shepherd: Catching up a theme dear to Israel, the Messiah as a shepherd, that comes from the story of King David, Jesus makes it known that he is not just the shepherd Messiah, but the "Good Shepherd," who lays down his life for his sheep, only to take it up again. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Gospel Reading: John 10:11-18 This week’s readers are Abilio and Laura Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

In a way that repeats what happened to the disciples walking to Emmaus, Jesus is present to his disciples, offering them peace, joy and sharing a meal with them. Then he commissions these disciples, who have themselves experienced repentance and forgiveness, that they are to witness their experienes to all nations. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Reading: John Luke 24:35-48 Readers are Jennifer and Fletcher Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Second Sunday of Easter: 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. Reading: John 20:19-31 Readers are 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. But the Beloved Disciples, even though he does not see Jesus, believes. “Blessed are those who do not see and believe.” Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Reading: John 20:1-9 Readers are John & Bronwyn Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Easter Vigil: The women who have been at the Cross and seen the burial have no idea of a resurrection. But an empty tomb and the Easter message announce that Jesus has been raised and a failed discipleship will be restored. 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 Vigil. Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1-7 This week’s readers are Alex and Rosa 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 B. Gospel Reading: John 18-19 This week’s readers are Carlos and Jacqui Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

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

The passion account of the Gospel of Mark is full of violence and pain. But in his suffering he shares bread and wine with those who deny, betray and flee, and exercises his Messianic role on the Cross. He cannot “come down from the Cross.” That would be failure. Presented by Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: Mark 15:1-47 This week’s readers are Maria & Pat Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

Fifth Sunday of Lent: With the arrival of non-Jews who wish to see Jesus, he recognises that the hour of his lifting up and glorification on the Cross has come. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33 This week’s readers are John and Rose Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more info visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Fourth Sunday of Lent: The heart of the message of the Gospel of John: the reason why God sent his Son into the world: to love, and not to judge. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: John 3:14-21 This week’s readers are Laura and Trezur Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more info visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Third Sunday of Lent: John uses the traditional account of Jesus’ purifying presence in the Temple to place his whole ministry under the shadow of the Cross and resurrection. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22 This week’s readers are Steph and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more info visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Second Sunday of Lent: As Jesus calls disciples, his transfiguration shows and tells who he is, and why all who claim to follow him must listen to him. Presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM, Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the gospel. Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-10 This week’s readers are Dino and Julia Narrated and mixed by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more info: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Ash Wednesday: Jesus instructs his disciples to focus upon the God who makes sense of life and love, rather than themselves and their glory. 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 Ash Wednesday.

First Sunday of Lent: Mark’s very brief account of Jesus’ temptation tells of his re-establishing God’s original created design. 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 Ash Wednesday. Gospel Reading: Mark 1:12-15 This week’s readers are Bridie and Declan Narrated and mixed by Br Jeff Miller SDB