Leaving all, he followed him: The journey to Jerusalem is nearing its end, but as Jesus and the disciples climb from Jericho to Jerusalem, blind Bartimaeus abandons everything, comes to Jesus in faith, receives the sight that the disciples lack, and follow Jesus down his way to death and resurrection. 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 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52 This week’s readers are Bridie and Declan Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

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Leaving all, he followed him

Not to be served, but to serve: James and John, and the other ten members of "the Twelve" continue to misunderstand Jesus. They seek only places of honour and authority. Jesus calls them to the baptism of martydom, and to lowly service. He instructs them not only in word, but by his example: the Son of Man who came to serve, and to give his 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 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 This week’s readers are Romina and Tristan Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Not to be served, but to serve

What must I do?: A rich man's desire to know what he must do to inherit eternal life leads Jesus to love him and focus upon the only thing that is blocking his commitment to the way of Jesus - his riches. Once more, this episode is to teach disciples that they are to follow Jesus in all things, abandoning anything that might stand between them and the man they wish to follow. 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 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 10:17-30 This week’s readers are Georgina and Michael Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

What must I do?

From the beginning of creation: Tested by the Pharisees on his interpretation of divorce, approved by Jewish Law under certain conditions, Jesus abandons Law, and describes how God planned the relationship between a woman and a man "from the beginning" before sin had entered the world. Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the challenge to serve and be reception "in practice" and not just "in theory." 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 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 This week’s readers are Lauren and Thomas Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

From the beginning of creation

To be for or against Jesus: The disciples continue to misunderstand their call to follow Jesus, as they tried to stop someone who was not following them. Jesus against corrects them, insisting on the priority of doing good in the name of Jesus, and on the fundamental importance of entering the Kingdom. Better to be maimed than lose the Kingdom! 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 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 This week’s readers are Sandy and David Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

To be for or against Jesus

Serving and receiving: Continuing his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus announces his forthcoming death and resurrection a second time. Again the disciples do not understand, and wonder about who will be the greatest in Jesus' messianic victory. Using a little child as a model, he does not give up on them, but instructs them on the need for disciples who serve and who are receptive to God's word and design. 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 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 9:30-37 This week’s readers are Laura and Duc Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Serving and receiving

Who do you say that I am?: At the centre of Mark's Gospel, and after his recognition by the Gentiles, Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. Peter's response, "You are the Christ" is only partially correct. Jesus is also the suffering, crucified, and risen Son of Man. Anyone who wishes to be his disciple must follow him to the cross, and through the cross into 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 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-35 This week’s readers are Jennifer and Br Michael Pau SDB Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina  

Who do you say that I am?

A missionary journey into Gentile lands: Jesus sets out on a mission to Gentile lands. After healing the daughter of a Gentile woman, he journeys north and then east, always walking among Gentiles. On the Gentile side of the Lake of Galilee he heals a Gentile deaf-mute, and the Gentiles acclaim that he does all things well, and see him as the Messiah. Only on mission, among the Gentiles, is Jesus recognised and acknowledged. 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 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 7:31-37 This week’s readers are Lisa and Br Bill  Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

A missionary journey into Gentile lands

Observing human traditions: After four Sundays reflecting upon John 6, the Lectionary returns to the Gospel of Mark, but maintains its focus upon "eating." The leaders of Israel try to accuse Jesus and his disciples of unfaithfulness to their religious traditions. Jesus instructs them - and us - that we must live by the commandments of God, and not closed religious traditions. What lies deep within us makes us clean or unclean.  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 Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 This week’s readers are Isabella and Lester  Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Observing human traditions

Decisions are made: Jesus' teaching comes to an end, but many disciples find it too hard and leave him. Only the Twelve, led by Peter, confess their faith in him, but even among them there was one who would fail. 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 Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: John 6:60-69 This week’s readers are John and Miranda Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Decisions are made

"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 For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

"The Mother of My Lord"

Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross (McKillop): To celebrate the Feast of St Mary McKillop, the Church has wisely chosen a Gospel text from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is perfect. It touches on the aspect of Mary’s life that led her to sanctity. In the face of many challenges, she recognised that all beauty and goodness comes from an unfailing trust in God. There can only be one place for one’s heart. Nothing should lead us away from that place.  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 Soleminity of St Mary of the Cross (McKillop) Year B. Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 This week’s readers are Romina and Tristan Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross (McKillop)

The search for the true bread from heaven: Reunited at Capernum, the people still seek bread. But it is a bread that perishes, like the bread given in the desert during the Exodus. Jesus offers the true bread from heaven, true access to God. But he shocks them as he reveals: "I am the bread of 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 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: John 6:24-34 This week’s readers are Rosa and Alex Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

The search for the true bread from heaven

A gift of bread at Passover time: Jesus gathers his disciples on a mountain by the Sea of Galilee at Passover, and many come because they have seen Jesus' miracles. He nourishes them in a meal that is a symbol of the celebration of the Eucharist, still available in the 12 baskets of broken pieces of bread. But the crowd continues to misunderstand. 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 Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: John 6:1-15 This week’s readers are David and Paige Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

A gift of bread at Passover time

The missionaries return, but need further guidance: While the disciples are on mission, John the Baptist is slain. They return, unaware that their mission will cost them everything. Jesus takes them aside for further guidance, only to be disturbed by the needs of the sheep without a shepherd. 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 Ordinary Time, Year B. Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-34 This week’s readers are Maria and Pat Narrated and Produced by Br Jeff Miller SDB For more information visit: www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivina

The missionaries return, but need further guidance

Audio Divina, is a Lectio-Divina styled reflection on the upcoming Sunday's gospel, presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Rev. Professor Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. The podcast offers a fantastic resource to those who are studying, or simply hunger for the gift that comes from listening and understanding the Word of God. Presented in a medium easily accessible to all ages in the modern world, it is a perfect example of Don Bosco's teaching that ministry must be presented to the young in a realm and a method that they can understand. New episodes will be released each Wednesday of the week reflection on the coming Sunday's gospel. Produced and Published by the Salesians of Don Bosco - Australia-Pacific

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