Hearers of the Word
Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie
Episodes
89 episodes since 2023
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
September 13, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024
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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
August 12, 2024
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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
August 12, 2024
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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
August 12, 2024
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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
August 10, 2024
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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
August 10, 2024
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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
July 24, 2024
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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
July 24, 2024
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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
July 08, 2024
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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
July 08, 2024
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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...
July 06, 2024
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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
June 30, 2024
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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
June 23, 2024
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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
June 16, 2024
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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
June 09, 2024
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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
May 28, 2024
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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
May 26, 2024
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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
May 19, 2024
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10:09