2021

  Episode 28 - The cost of responding to Jesus’ call to follow him.

Jan 31, 2024
Jesus encounters three individuals, illustrating the challenges and full commitment of following Him. Jesus urges awareness of commitment, emphasising dedication over compromise with family or comfort.
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  Episode 29 - Rediscovering God's love: The Abba Experience of Jesus

Jan 31, 2024
This episode discusses the profound impact of perceiving God as a loving father, inspired by Jesus' "Abba" experience. The infinite love God holds for all mirrors the love He has for Jesus. Fr John also encourages a simple breathing exercise, affirming love from and to God, fostering a deeper connection.
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  Episode 30 - Middle East crisis and gospel - A reflection on peace and justice.

Jan 31, 2024
Contextualising recent violence in Israel and Gaza within a history of occupation and oppression, we can draw parallels to the oppression of Jews during Jesus' time. We pray for genuine peace and understanding, mutual respect and collaboration in the region, and healing and lasting peace in the Holy…
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  Episode 31 - God comes and speaks to us in ways we don't expect.

Jan 31, 2024
We are called to be alert and aware, as God often speaks to us in unexpected ways and through various experiences. This can be through encounters with people, ideas, moments of beauty in nature, or opportunities that arise in daily life. The Consciousness Examen, where you review your day's moments without…
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  Episode 32 - Being a disciple is embracing compassion, peace and gentleness

Jan 31, 2024
The Beatitudes teach us to trust God, work for peace, show compassion, and be gentle with one another. By embodying these qualities, we become disciples of Jesus and foster a better world.
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  Episode 33 - To follow Jesus, we must be free from all attachments.

Jan 31, 2024
In today's Bible reflection, Jesus emphasises the importance of being his disciple by letting go of attachments and dependencies, just as he lived with remarkable freedom during his earthly life. As followers of Jesus, we are encouraged to listen, serve, embrace inclusivity without conditions, and transcend…
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  Episode 34 - We are happy because we are grateful, not the other way around

Jan 31, 2024
We can draw parallels between the story of the grateful leaper and many instances in our lives. It is important to cultivate a culture of gratitude for the gifts we have in our lives, both big and small. It's not that we are grateful because we are happy, but rather that we are happy because we are grateful.…
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