Hearers of the Word
Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie
Episodes
89 episodes
Synod 4: "What do you want me to do for you?" (Jeremiah 3:17-19; Psalm 125/126; Mark 10:46-52; 27 October 2024)
A reflection inspired by both Jeremiah and Bartimaeus — both relevant for the synodal pathway of our church. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschooo.ie
•
10:24
Synod 3: A church which does not serve, serves for nothing! (Is 53:10-11; Mark 10:25-45; 20 October 2024)
A reflection based on Isaiah and Mark on service as the hallmark of Christian being as individuals, as leaders and as communities. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
13:45
Synod 2: How to be wise so as to hear what the Spirit is saying (Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 89/90: 12-17; 13 October 2024)
A reflection for the month of the Synod in Rome, inspired by Solomon's prayer for wisdom — surely needed in our world today. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie
•
13:49
Synod 1: Negotiating idealism, realism and compassion (Mark 10:2-16; 6 October 2024)
A reflection for the Synod in Rome, sparked by Jesus' prohibition on divorce. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
13:10
Month of Creation 2024: "To Hope and Act with Creation" (James 5:1-6; 29 September 2024)
A reflection on the theme of the creation for the Month of Creation, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
9:34
Costly discipleship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer remembered (Mark 9:30-37; 22 September 2024)
A reflection on discipleship, sparked by Mark 9:30-37 and illustrated by the witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
7:44
Half the answer is knowing the right question to ask in the first place. (Mark 8:27-35; 15 September 2024)
A reflection on Mark 8:27-35, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschoool.ie
•
9:32
Wash your ears out! (Mark 7:31-37; 8 September 2024)
A reflection on Mark 7:31-37, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
9:13
What to keep and what to throw away? (Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23; 1 September 2024)
A reflection on Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
10:50
Will you also go away? And if not, why not? (John 6:60-69; 25 August 2024)
A reflection on John 6:60-69, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie
•
11:36
“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” The uses of misunderstanding. (John 6:51-58; 18 August 2024)
A reflection on John 6:51-58, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
11:30
Rattling the cultural shell of evaporated faith! (John 6:41-51; 11 August 2024)
A reflection on John 6:41-51, in light of the surviving shell of cultural Catholicism. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
9:51
Not just what do I desire but what does God dream for me? (John 6:24-35 Ephesians 4:17,20-24; 4 August 2024)
A reflection on John 6:24-35 and Ephesians 4:17,20-24, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
10:31
Missing God...and other hungers of the heart (John 6:1-15; 28 July 2024)
A response to John 6:1-15, using a poem by Dennis O'Driscoll, Missing God. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
9:24
Shabbat shalom! The peace of the sabbath be with us all (Mark 6:30-34; 21 July 2024)
A reflection on Mark 6:30-34 on the need for rest and a day of rest. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie
•
8:59
Starry, starry night...in the Negev Desert (Ephesians 1:3-14; 14 July 2024)
A wider than usual reflection on Ephesians 1:3-14, taking us to the sense of wonder before creation and the relationship between science and religion. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptu...
•
11:06
Where does Paul get his resilience from? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 7 July 2024)
A reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
13:10
Death is not strange...strange is life! (Mark 5:21-43; 30 June 2024)
A reflection on the two-fold story of the woman with the haemorrhage and the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:21-43). Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
9:22
Faith in unsettled times (Mark 4:35-41; 23 June 2024).
A reflection on Mark 4:35-41, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsussciptureschool.ie
•
9:19
Nothing is so beautiful as a tree!! (with apologies to GM Hopkins; Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Mark 4:26-34; 16 June 2024)
A reflection on the parables in Mark 4:26-34, with a look at trees in the Bible especially in Genesis and Ezekiel. Written and spoke by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie
•
10:38
Who told you that you were naked?... (Genesis 3:9-15; 9 June 2024)
A reflection on Genesis 3:9-15, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iwww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
11:12
Eating together, becoming one. (Corpus Christi; 2 June 2024)
A general reflection on the Eucharist for the feat of Corpus Christi, 2024. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
10:04
The love of the Triune God, poured into our hearts (Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:14-17)
A reflection for Trinity Sunday based on the second reading and the Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie
•
10:09