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Hearers of the WordCaught up in love of the God we cannot see (5th January 2025; John 1:1-18)Send us a textA reflection on the prologue of John, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie.www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-2910 minHearers of the WordEpiphany: "Christianity is Judaism for non-Jews" (6 January 2025; Matthew 2:1-12)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 2:1-12 written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-2913 minHearers of the Word"Good people all, this Christmastide, consider well and bear in mind" (Luke 2:41-52; 29 December 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Luke 2:41-52, the feast of the Holy Family. The inspiration was the gospel and also the opening words of the Wexford Carol. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie and www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-2009 minHearers of the WordChristmas 2024: Listening to what we sing at Christmas!! (25 December 2024)Send us a textA reflection for Christmas, inspired by the Prologue of St John and some selected Christmas carols (The First Noel; Adeste Fideles; O Holy Night). Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie and www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-1811 minHearers of the WordAdvent 4C: Entrusting our "mud pies" to each other's sympathetic consideration (Luke 1:39-45; 22 Dec 2024)Send us a textA reflection on the Gospel of the Visitation (Luke 1:39-45), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-1410 minHearers of the WordAdvent 3C: Rejoice in the Lord always (15 December 2024; Philippians 4:4-7)Send us a textA reflection on joy in believing, inspired by Philippians 4:4-7. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-0809 minHearers of the WordAdvent 2C: Christianity on the edge... (8 December 2024; Luke 3:1-6)Send us a textA reflection on Luke 3:1-6, the gospel for the second Sunday of Advent in Year C, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-12-0110 minHearers of the WordAdvent 1C: a new year, a new Gospel, a new synodal adventure (1 December 2024; 1 Thess 2:12-4:2 and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36)Send us a textA reflection based on 1 Thess 2:12-4:2 and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-11-2310 minHearers of the WordSynod 2023-2024: where to from here? (10 November 2024; Mark 12:38-44)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 12:38-44, very much in light of the recent Synod in Rome. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscripture.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-11-0311 minHearers of the WordWhat happens when you die? (Daniel 12:1-3; l7 November 2024)Send us a textA reflection on faith in the resurrection, inspired by Daniel 12:1-3. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-11-0311 minHearers of the WordChrist the King "In it, there are quite different things going on" (John 18:33-37; 24 November 2024)Send us a textA reflection for Christ the King, based on John 18:33-37. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-11-0311 minHearers of the WordExperimenting with a pomegranate (Mark 12:28-34; 3 November 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 12:28-34, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-10-2210 minHearers of the WordThe Gift and Opportunity of the Synod: a reflection on Mark 10:35-45Send us a textA reflection based on the reading for the third Sunday of the Synod, especially Mark 10:35-45. Written and read by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-10-2011 minHearers of the WordSynod 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)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1314 minHearers of the WordSynod 3: A church which does not serve, serves for nothing! (Is 53:10-11; Mark 10:25-45; 20 October 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1314 minHearers of the WordSynod 4: "What do you want me to do for you?" (Jeremiah 3:17-19; Psalm 125/126; Mark 10:46-52; 27 October 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1311 minHearers of the WordCostly discipleship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer remembered (Mark 9:30-37; 22 September 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1308 minHearers of the WordMonth of Creation 2024: "To Hope and Act with Creation" (James 5:1-6; 29 September 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1310 minHearers of the WordSynod 1: Negotiating idealism, realism and compassion (Mark 10:2-16; 6 October 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-09-1314 minHearers of the WordHalf the answer is knowing the right question to ask in the first place. (Mark 8:27-35; 15 September 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 8:27-35, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschoool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-08-1210 minHearers of the WordWhat to keep and what to throw away? (Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23; 1 September 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-08-1211 minHearers of the WordWash your ears out! (Mark 7:31-37; 8 September 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 7:31-37, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-08-1210 minHearers of the WordWill you also go away? And if not, why not? (John 6:60-69; 25 August 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 6:60-69, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-08-1012 minHearers of the Word“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” The uses of misunderstanding. (John 6:51-58; 18 August 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 6:51-58, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-08-1012 minHearers of the WordNot just what do I desire but what does God dream for me? (John 6:24-35 Ephesians 4:17,20-24; 4 August 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-07-2411 minHearers of the WordRattling the cultural shell of evaporated faith! (John 6:41-51; 11 August 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-07-2410 minHearers of the WordMissing God...and other hungers of the heart (John 6:1-15; 28 July 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-07-0810 minHearers of the WordShabbat shalom! The peace of the sabbath be with us all (Mark 6:30-34; 21 July 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-07-0809 minHearers of the WordStarry, starry night...in the Negev Desert (Ephesians 1:3-14; 14 July 2024)Send us a textA 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.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-07-0612 minHearers of the WordWhere does Paul get his resilience from? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 7 July 2024)Send us a textA reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-06-3014 minHearers of the WordDeath is not strange...strange is life! (Mark 5:21-43; 30 June 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-06-2310 minHearers of the WordFaith in unsettled times (Mark 4:35-41; 23 June 2024).Send us a textA reflection on Mark 4:35-41, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsussciptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-06-1610 minHearers of the WordNothing is so beautiful as a tree!! (with apologies to GM Hopkins; Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Mark 4:26-34; 16 June 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-06-0911 minHearers of the WordWho told you that you were naked?... (Genesis 3:9-15; 9 June 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Genesis 3:9-15, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iwww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-05-2812 minHearers of the WordEating together, becoming one. (Corpus Christi; 2 June 2024)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-05-2611 minHearers of the WordThe love of the Triune God, poured into our hearts (Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:14-17)Send us a textA 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 Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-05-1911 minHearers of the WordPentecost [singular] and Pentecosts [plural] (Acts 2:1-11, 19 May 2024Send us a textA reflection on Acts 2:1-11, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-05-1210 minHearers of the WordThe ascension of the Lord: Go into all the world and preach the gospel (Mark 16:15-20; 12 May 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Mark 16:15-20 for the feast of the ascension. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.iewww.bibleweek.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-05-0513 minHearers of the Word"God does not have favourites": the courage of the radically new (Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; 5 May 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-04-2812 minHearers of the WordWalking together the Synodal Pathway (Easter 5b; Acts 9:26-31; 28 April 2024 )Send us a textA reflection inspired by Acts 9:26-31, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-04-2110 minHearers of the WordThe Good Shepherd image and its illuminating strangeness (Easter 4b; John 10:11-8; 21 April 2014)Send us a textA commentary on John 10:11-18, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-04-1110 minHearers of the WordMatter matters before God! ( Easter 3B; Luke 24:35-48;14 April 2024)Send us a textA meditation on Luke 24:35-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-04-0710 minHearers of the WordLiving doubts and dead certainties (Easter 2B; John 20:19-31; 7 April 2024)Send us a textA reflection on the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-31. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-3112 minHearers of the WordWhen is an ending not an ending? Mark 16:1-8 (Easter Vigil 2024)Send us a textA commentary on Mark 16:1-8, the gospel for the Easter vigil in Year B. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-3111 minHearers of the WordChrist is risen! He is truly risen! (Easter Sunday: 31 March 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 20:1-18 (the full Gospel), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsrptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-2411 minHearers of the WordA double entry: into Jerusalem...and into Holy Week (Palm Sunday, 24 March 2024)Send us a textNot so much a reflection on the readings of the day but an invitation to look forward to the great events which give us new life in Christ. The traditional understanding of redemption (payment and punishment) is replaced by the core teaching of the Gospel of John: God so loved the world...Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-1710 minHearers of the WordWhen I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myself: The Fifth Sunday of Lent (17 March 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 12:20-33, especially on the last paragraph, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-1011 minHearers of the WordGod so loved the world: the Fourth Sunday of Lent (10 March 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 3:14-21, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-03-0411 minHearers of the WordThe Ten "Signposts for Freedom": the Third Sunday of Lent 2024 (3 March 2024)Send us a textA reflection on Exodus 20:1-17, the story of the giving of the Ten Commandments, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscritpureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-02-2410 minHearers of the WordBeing Hearers of the Word: the Second Sunday of Lent (25 February 2024)Send us a textA reflection on the Transfiguration: Listen to Him. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-02-1809 minHearers of the WordAnd what about the marginalised, the excluded? (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 and Mark 1:40-45); 11 February 2024Send us a textA reflection based on Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 and Mark 1:40-45, taking account of the synodal desire for a more inclusive church. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-02-0410 minHearers of the WordA springtime of faith: the first Sunday of Lent 2024 (18 February 2024)Send us a textA reflection for the first Sunday of Lent, 2024, based chiefly on the Gospel reading. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-02-0410 minHearers of the WordIn the morning, long before dawn, Jesus got up and left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there (Mark 1:29-39); 4 February 2024Send us a textA reflection on resources for hope and resilience. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-01-2810 minHearers of the WordJesus heals a man with an unclean spirit (Mark 1:21-28) 28 January 2024Send us a textA reflection on the Gospel of the Sunday, Mark 1:21-28, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-01-2110 minHearers of the WordThe Sunday of the Word of God (21 January 2024; Mark 1:14-20).Send us a textA reflection for the Sunday of the Word of God. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscrptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-01-1312 minHearers of the WordJesus said: "What are you looking for?" (14 January 2024)Send us a textA reflection on John 1:35-42, centred on the question set by Jesus: what are you looking for? Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2024-01-0709 minHearers of the WordChristmas Day 2023: Listening again to the familiar yet strange (love) story with fresh ears...Send us a textA reflection for Christmas Day, using the words of hymns, scripture readings and contemporary voiced. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-12-2110 minHearers of the WordAdvent 4B23: ‘I am the handmaid of the Lord,’ said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me.’ (Luke 1:38)Send us a textA reflection on the closing words of Mary in the Luke 1:38, read in light of the letter to the Hebrews. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-12-1709 minHearers of the WordAdvent 3B23: He comes to us as one unknown (John 1:6-9, 19-28)Send us a textA commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28 written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie.www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-12-1012 minHearers of the WordAdvent 2B: Mark's amazing prologue (Mark 1:1-8, 9-15)Send us a textThis is a slightly different kind of podcast, offering a brief but close reading of Mark 1:1-15. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-12-0316 minHearers of the WordAdvent 1B Resources for living in our time (1 Cor 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37)Send us a textA reflection for the first Sunday of Advent in year B, exploring the second reading and the Gospel in the Catholic lectionary. Written and spoke by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsuscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-11-2610 minHearers of the WordChrist the King: the visionary values of God's reign (Matthew 25:31-46)Send us a textA reflection for the feast of Christ the King, based on Matthew 25:31-46. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-11-1914 minHearers of the WordLiving through difficult times: a reflection inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Send us a textA reflection on a longer form of the reading for Sunday 33A: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-11-1210 minHearers of the WordLife beyond death: listening to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Send us a textA reflection on Paul's earliest teaching on life after death, taken from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www. tarsus.iewww.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-11-0510 minHearers of the WordLeadership today: a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9,13 and Matthew 23:1-12Send us a textA reflection on the readings for Sunday 31A23 in the Catholic lectionary. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-11-0110 minHearers of the WordSynod 5: You were led to become imitators of us, and of the LordSend us a textThe fifth and closing instalment of reflection for the Synod in Rome, October 2023. It is hope that the second reading will prove inspiration for us all. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-10-0108 minHearers of the WordSynod 4: you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus ChristSend us a textThis podcast is part of series based on the second reading from Paul during the month of October 2023. As we hear the concerns and voices of the early church, we hope to be uplifted and encouraged. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-10-0110 minHearers of the WordSynod 3: There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.Send us a textThe third in a series of podcasts to help to reflect up and even preach about the Synod on Rome. In the second reading, we hear the experience of the early church and we can be inspired and guided by the teaching of St Paul. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-09-2708 minHearers of the WordSynod 2: The peace of God will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ JesusSend us a textThe second to a series of podcasts, as a source of reflection and preaching on the Synod in Rome this year. It is based on the second reading from Philippians, because there we hear the voice of Paul and the experience of the early Church. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-09-2709 minHearers of the WordThe struggle for inclusion: the story of the Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:21-28)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 15:21-28, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-08-1509 minHearers of the WordLiving in stormy times (Matthew 14:22-33: the storm at sea and the walking on the water)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 14:22-33: the storm at sea and the walking on the water, in light of our contemporary experience of church. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-08-0810 minHearers of the WordGlimpsing something more — the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 17:1-9, the story of the Transfiguration in the Gospel according to Matthew. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-07-3009 minHearers of the WordWhere your treasure is, there will your heart be too (Matthew 13:44-52)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 13:44-52, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-07-2409 minHearers of the WordThe parable of the weeds and the wheat: a message for the Synodal Church (Matthew 13:24-43)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 13:24-43, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-07-1811 minHearers of the WordThe word will not return to me empty (Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:1-23)Send us a textA reflection on Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:1-23, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-07-1010 minHearers of the WordCome to me, all who labour and are overburdened! (Matthew 11:25-30)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 11:25-30, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-07-0509 minHearers of the WordBaptism as communion, participation and mission (Romans 6:3-4,8-11)Send us a textA reflection on Romans 6:3-4,8-11, in the light of the Synodal Pathway. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-06-2511 minHearers of the WordWhat are we proclaiming? (Matthew 9:36-10:8)Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 9:36-10:8, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-06-2009 minHearers of the WordDo not be afraid...to speak out (Matthew 10:26-33) The Prophetic ImaginationSend us a textA reflection on Matthew 10:26-33, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-06-2010 minHearers of the WordWhy the Trinity at all? (Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18) Trinity Sunday 23ASend us a textA reflection on why the doctrine of the Trinity evolved to hold our experience of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-05-2810 minHearers of the WordThe continuing outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:1-13) Pentecost 23ASend us a textA reflection on the birth and re-birth of the church under the Holy Spirit. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-05-2111 minHearers of the WordGo, make disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Ascension DaySend us a textA reflection on Matthew 28:16-20, the Gospel for Ascension Day, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-05-1410 minHearers of the WordGive an account of the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15-18) Easter 6ASend us a textA reflection on 1 Peter 3:15-18, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-05-1010 minHearers of the WordI am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:1-12) Easter 5ASend us a textA reflection on John 14:1-12, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-3011 minHearers of the WordWho will shepherd us? (John 10:1-10) Easter 4ASend us a textA commentary on John 10:1-10, the beginning of the Good Shepherd discourse in John's Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSAwww.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-2311 minHearers of the Word‘It is nearly evening and the day is almost over.' (Luke 24:13-35) Easter 3ASend us a textA reflection on the Emmaus story, Luke 24:13-35. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-1610 minHearers of the WordLiving doubts v. dead certainties (John 20:19-31) Easter 2ASend us a textA reflection on John 20:19-31, the Gospel for the second Sunday of Easter in Year A. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.iewww.tarsusscriptureschool.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-1112 minHearers of the WordWalking in newness of life (Romans 6:3-11) Easter Vigil, Year ASend us a textA reflection on the epistle at the Easter Vigil, Romans 6:3-11, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-0809 minHearers of the WordLove is strong as death, passion as fierce as the grave! (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday Year ASend us a textA reflection on John 20:1-18, the extended Gospel for Easter Sunday. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-04-0312 minHearers of the WordA double entry into Jerusalem... and into Holy Week (Matthew 21:1-11) Palm Sunday Year ASend us a textNot so much a reflection on the readings of the day but an invitation to look forward to the great events which give us new life in Christ. The traditional understanding of redemption (payment and punishment) is replaced by the core teaching of the Gospel of John: God so loved the world...Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-03-2610 minHearers of the WordThe raising of Lazarus and of us all in Christ (John 11:1-45) Lent 5ASend us a textA commentary on John 11:1-45, the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Lent in year A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-03-1811 minHearers of the WordAmazing grace! I once was blind but now I see! (John 9:1-41) Lent 4ASend us a textCommentary on John 9:1-41, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-03-1311 minHearers of the WordMeeting your beloved at a well or wherever! (John 4:5-42) Lent 3ASend us a textA commentary on John 4:1-46, the story of the Woman at the Well. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-03-0510 minHearers of the WordThe Transfiguration: both visionary and practical (Matthew 17:1-9) Lent 2ASend us a textCommentary on the story of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-02-2709 minHearers of the WordAdam and Eve and all of us! (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7) Lent 1ASend us a textA reflection on the first reading (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7) for the first Sunday of Lent in Year A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-02-2010 minHearers of the WordLove your enemies! (Matthew 5:38-48) A7Send us a textA reflection on Matthew 5:38-48, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-02-1210 minHearers of the WordYou have heard it said, but I say to you (Matthew 5:17-37) 6ASend us a textA reflection on Matthew 5:17-37, the Gospel for Sunday 6A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-02-0610 minHearers of the WordSalt of the earth, light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16) 5ASend us a textA brief reflection on Matthew 5:13-16, the Gospel for Sunday 5A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-02-0510 minHearers of the WordThe Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) 4ASend us a textA reflection on the Gospel for Sunday 4 in Year A: Matthew 5:1-12. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-01-2810 minHearers of the WordSunday of the Word Sunday (Matthew 4:12-23) 3ASend us a textA commentary on Matthew 4:12-23, written and presented by Kieran J. O’Mahony OSA.Www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditation2023-01-2110 min