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Homily notes: Second Sunday of Lent Year B, 28 February 2021

17 Feb 2021 | Fr Brendan Byrne SJ

As we continue on our Lenten journey, we are invited to enter ever more deeply into this mysterious blend of divine love and suffering that lies at the heart of the Paschal Mystery.


Scripture reflection: ‘This is my Son, the Beloved.’

17 Feb 2021

We are reminded of the extent of the Lord’s love and generosity – if we but listen to his voice and place our trust in him. Second Sunday of Lent Year B, 28 February 2021


Scripture reflections: God’s Covenant

10 Feb 2021

Lent is closely associated with God’s Covenant and with baptism, and the readings this Sunday strongly underline this. First Sunday of Lent Year B, 21 February 2021


Homily notes: First Sunday of Lent Year B, 21 February 2021

10 Feb 2021 | Fr Brendan Byrne SJ

Emerging victorious from his personal conflict with evil, Jesus announces the ‘good news’ of the imminent displacement of Satan’s rule by the rule or ‘kingdom’ of God.


Homily notes: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 14 February 2021

03 Feb 2021 | Fr Brendan Byrne SJ

The scriptural readings for today show divine power confronting one of the most dreaded of human ills: leprosy.


Scripture reflections: Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him

03 Feb 2021

Today’s readings point to the loving compassion of God, which is revealed in the way Jesus always responds to the plight of those around him. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 14 February 2021


Scripture reflection: He heals the broken-hearted

27 Jan 2021

It is only through Christ that our pain and despair can and will be transformed. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 7 February 2021


Homily notes: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 7 February 2021

27 Jan 2021 | Fr Brendan Byrne SJ

On the inaugural day of his ministry, Jesus goes to Simon Peter’s house and cures Simon’s mother-in-law, who is ill with a fever. He then extends his healing and liberating activity to the whole town.


Homily notes: Jesus the teacher

20 Jan 2021 | Fr Brendan Byrne SJ

Mark’s Gospel frequently presents Jesus as a teacher – and one who teaches with great authority. Homily notes for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 31 January 2021


Scripture reflections: Listen to his Voice!

20 Jan 2021

We are encouraged to listen to the Lord’s voice and not to grumble as the Israelites did at Massah and Meribah in the desert. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, 31 January 2021


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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