The challenge of being a disciple of the Son of Man: The faith-filled Peter, the rock upon whom the Church is built, today becomes another rock: a stone, a stumbling block. Jesus must overcome this as he journeys to death and resurrection in Jerusalem. Peter is happy that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of the living God. But he has not accepted all the implications of Jesus' being the Son of Man. The disciple must follow Jesus, not tell him what to do. Jesus turns to all disciples, instructing them that the way to glory is through following Jesus, our suffering servant, through the cross to the glory of resurrection and life.

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 the 22nd Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-27

Gospel read by Michael and Georgina

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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The gift of true faith in Jesus: We have seen Peter's little faith in the storm. Today he responds well - on behalf of all believing disciples - to Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" But his confession that Jesus is the Son of Man, the Christ, the Son of God - a faith that we all share - is not something he has arrived at through his own virtue and intelligence. It has been given to him by God. He is blessed because he is open to the reception of that gift. Openness to the truth about Jesus necessarily leads to blessing.

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 the 21st Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-20

Gospel read by Jennifer and Br David

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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Scraps from the Master's Table: Jesus has fed Israel from his table. But they prefer their own ways to his gifts. A Canaanite woman highlights their weakness, and point out the way of true faith to all of us. Aware that she brings nothing to the encounter with Jesus, all she asks is that he fills her emptiness with scraps from the Master's table. Her faith exceeds anything he has met in Israel, and brings healing to her daughter. She teaches us to bring our nothingness to Jesus that we might be empowered.

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 the 20th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:21-28

Gospel read by Jennifer and Joseph

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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"The Mother of My Lord": Immediately prior to this encounter in Luke's gospel tells of the annunciation of John the Baptist to Zechariah, and the annunciation of Jesus to Mary. Now the two mothers meet. The mother of John the Baptist salutes the mother of Jesus as "the Mother of my Lord." Mary's response is to cry out: "He who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is his name." This Feast asks that we recognise the unique role of Mary in the history of our salvation, but also to follow her in seeing the many blessings in our lives as signs that he who is mighty has done great things for us.

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 the Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Year B.

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-56

This week's readers are Michael and Bridie

Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB

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Jesus' presence to those of little faith: One of the most evocative Gospel stories follows immediately upon the multiplication of the loaves and fish. Jesus, after a moment with his Father, alone on the mountain, comes out of the darkness to his disciples who struggle with the stormy sea but they do not recognise him.After he reveals himself, Peter responds to his summons to come across the sea, but he falters. Peter has faith, but only a little. He needs to be held and saved by Jesus, who is indeed the Son of God. This experience is part of Christian experience across the centuries. We are called to him, but can only make that journey when he takes us by the hand.

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 the 19th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33

Gospel read by Michael and Sara

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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No Place to Pitch a Tent:

The celebration of the Feast of the Transfiguration breaks into the celebrations of the Ordinary Sundays of the year. Disciples have a moment when they experience Jesus as God's messianic son. They would like to stay in that moment forever. But they must come down from the mountain, and follow Jesus on his journey to death and resurrection. Jesus' journey of to glory cannot be paused. 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 for the First Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

This week's readers are Michael and Georgina

Narrated and Produced by Michael Gartland

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You give them something to eat: The multiplication of the loaves and fishes at the lake is a foretaste of the Eucharist, but it is more. Jesus heals the crowds who seek him eagerly, but they must be nourished. The disciples want to send them away, but Jesus takes from their poor quality of loaves and fish, blesses it, and gives it back to them to feed the crowds. Then there are twelve baskets of remnants. The meal that Jesus gives for the nourishment of his people. But we disciples must accept the responsibility of bringing that nourishment by being a eucharistic people, never hesitating, never hoping that those in need will go away, and look after themselves.

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 the 18th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21

Gospel read by Paige and Isaac

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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Treasures both old and new: Jesus has spoken of the inevitable victory of the Kingdom, and the fact that it is gathered from a mixed bag of believers and non-believers. Today Jesus pauses to reflect upon the wonder of the Kingdom but we must not think the Kingdom is a treasure or a pearl. Jesus says we should be prepared to give all we have and can do in order to possess it. But we don't, so he adds the further parable about the dragnet, containing a good and a useless catch. Where do we fit? Matthew adds his signature. He brings out of his treasure things both new and old ... and so do we.

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 the 17th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:44-52

Gospel read by Dominic and Julia

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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Growth in the midst of challenges: Jesus continues to teach in parables, so that he might unveil "what has been hidden since the foundation of the world." The presence of God's Kingdom and the presence of evil must always co-exist in our society. What was tiny grows into a great tree, a pinch of yeast produces a beautiful loaf of bread. We must accept that Christian lives have always lived in a mixed situation. Ultimate trust must be placed in the God and Father of Jesus. The wheat and the darnel must mature together, but only the wheat will be gathered at the final harvest. All else will be destined for destruction.

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 the 16th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:24-33

Gospel read by Bronwyn and Alex

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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Seed is sown. Will it bear fruit?: Jesus begins to tell a series of parables that will be received by some and rejected by others. The leaders of Israel remain "outside" the Kingdom because their hearts are hardened and yet, the seed is sown, and whatever its reception, an abundant harvest will follow. The growth and spread of the Kingdom cannot be stopped. Turning to his disciples, he explains that the seed is also the word that must be accepted joyfully and fruitfully. God's word surrounds us, if we are open enough to see it, hear it and pass it on to others.

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 the 15th Sunday of the year, Year A.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-23

Gospel read by Promise and Ed

Narrated by Michael Gartland

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