Hearers of the Word
Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie
Episodes
154 episodes
HW: Sunday of the Word of God, 2026
A reflection for the Sunday of the Word of God, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:51
HW: Jesus, the Lamb of God — richness and potential for today
A reflection on the Gospel for the Second Sunday of the year, John 1:29-34, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA
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10:58
HW: Baptism — unconventional, radical, wonderful!
A reflection for the Baptism of the Lord, based on Matthew 3:13-17. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA
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11:49
HW: Hearing the Prologue of John again for the first time!
A reflection on John 1:1-18, for the Second Sunday of Christmas. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:45
HW: Christmas carols and Christian doctrine!
A reflection for Christmas Day 2025, recalling the birth of the Nicene Creed an dits continued significance for us today. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:26
HW: how to read the birth stories of Jesus (e.g. today's Matthew 1:18-24)
A reflection on how all four Gospels introduce the story of Jesus. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA
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11:34
HW: Is it possible today to be a joy-filled happy believer?
A reflection for Gaudete Sunday, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:06
HW: St Paul — an Advent figure, especially in our time.
A reflection inspired by Romans 15:4-9, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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11:33
HW: Tripping over joy...for the birth of the saviour
A reflection for first Sunda of Advent 2025, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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8:09
HW: Christ the King — the paradox of God's "weakness" and love
A reflection for Christ the King, keeping in mind the second reading from Colossians and the history of the feast. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:27
HW: Don't be afraid of the reasurrance of faith.
A reflection on Luke 21:5-19, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony, OSA.
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9:56
HW: You are God's temple and the Spirit of God is living among you.
A reflection on what is church for, to mark the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of the bishop of Rome. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:37
HW All Souls: Remembering our beloved dead in love, in hope and in faith.
A reflection for the feast of All Souls. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:52
HW: If only someone would rise from the dead! (Luke 16:19-31; 28 September 2015)
A reflection on Dives and Lazarus, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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7:05
HW: On trying to buy a new car!!! (Luke 16:1-13; 21 September 2025)
A reflection on Luke 16:1-13, the story of the shrewd manager. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:04
Feast of the Holy Cross: what "happened" for us in Jesus' death and resurrection?
A reflection for the feast of the Holy Cross, based on the first reading and the Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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8:49
The Season of Creation 2025 ("Peace with creation")
A reflection on discipleship in Luke 14:25-33, in light of the five-week Season of Creation (Sept 1 to Oct 4). Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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12:30
Is being humble really necessary? (Sirach 3:19-21, 30-31 and Luke 14:1, 7-14; 31 August 2025)
A reflection on Sirach 3:19-21, 30-31 and Luke 14:1, 7-14, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:53
What can we say about the "nationalism" of the Bible today? (Isaiah 66:18-21 and Luke 13:22-30; 25 August 2025)
A reflection on Isaiah 66:18-21 and Luke 13:22-30 written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:35
The prophetic voice: rare, awkward, needed! (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 and Luke 12:49-53; 17 August 2025)
A reflection on Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 and Luke 12:49-53, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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9:17
Faith: hunger, encounter, trust (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; 10 August 2025)
A reflection on Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:27
How to become "rich towards God" (Luke 12:13-21; 3 August 2025)
A reflection on the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:13-21), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:15
Learning to pray: The Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13; 27 July 2025)
A reflection on prayer inspired by today's Gospel, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:39