Hearers of the Word
Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie
Episodes
143 episodes
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
Are you Mary or are you Martha? Or should we be both?
A reflection on the story of Mary and Martha for today. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie
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9:46
The Cosmic Christ: a reflection on Colossians 1:15-20
A reflection on Colossians 1:15-20, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:07
"A threefold chord is not easily broken!" Communion, mission, participation today. (6 July 2025; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20)
A reflection on Luke 10:1-12, 17-20, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie
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11:26
Feast of Sts Peter and Paul: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.
A reflection for the feast of Sts Peter and Paul based on the Gospel for the day, Matthew 16:13-19. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ie
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12:36
Corpus Christi: Becoming the body of Christ
A reflection for Corpus Christi based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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12:16
Trinity Sunday: celebrating the Nicene Creed 325 to 2025
A reflection for Trinity Sunday, taking account of the Nicene Creed, devised 17 centuries ago in 325. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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13:34
Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-11): Pentecost happens again and again
A reflection for Pentecost Sunday 2025, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie
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12:49
Ascension Day (Acts 1:1-11): Transition, Task, Empowerment
A reflection on the story of the Ascension (Acts 1:1-11): transition, task, empowerment. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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11:00
Easter 6C25 (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29): Pope Leo XIV, synodality and the future
A reflection on the council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29), in the light of the ministry of Pope Leo XIV. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:55
Easter 5C25: John 13:31-33, 34-35 "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
A reflection on John 13:31-33, 34-35, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:27
Easter 4C25: John 10:27-30 — Job vacancy: good pastors (and not just in Rome!)
A reflection on John 10:27-30, the Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.
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10:28