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JOINING THE DOTS.....
Every time we come to Mass, we hear Gospel stories of Jesus’ life and teaching. On Sundays this year, these stories have come mainly from the Gospel of Mark although, because this Gospel is very short, there has also been a fair slice of John’s account. Throughout our next liturgical year which begins on November 28, we will turn our focus to Luke’s Gospel. Will this make a difference to our picture of Jesus and our understanding of his life and message?
If you have never read one of the Gospels right through from beginning to end, you’re not alone. Most of us are probably in that boat, so that our acquaintance with the various stories about Jesus comes almost exclusively from the readings we hear at Mass. Unfortunately, this means we often have a less than optimal understanding of the messages these readings contain because we know almost nothing of the context of each incident or teaching, or where it fits within the overall flow of the Gospel.
This year, we’d like to try to join the dots so that we can enter our liturgies next year with greater understanding of the world in which early Christian communities grew and spread; when, how and why the Gospel of Luke was put together; where the stories contained in it come from; how this Gospel differs from the others; who the characters and groups Jesus encounters in Luke’s account were; and the distinctive picture of Jesus this Gospel contains.
The Parish Adult Formation group is providing some opportunities for you to learn a little more about the third Gospel during the three weeks leading up to the beginning of Advent, so that you will have a greater appreciation of Luke when we make the switch. The proposed times and dates are:
Please come along on either Wednesdays or Sundays and enjoy this fascinating journey. You might be surprised (and enlightened.)
(If there is anyone who can’t make a daytime session but would like to participate, please let us know. We might be able to provide an evening opportunity if there is a need.)
Every time we come to Mass, we hear Gospel stories of Jesus’ life and teaching. On Sundays this year, these stories have come mainly from the Gospel of Mark although, because this Gospel is very short, there has also been a fair slice of John’s account. Throughout our next liturgical year which begins on November 28, we will turn our focus to Luke’s Gospel. Will this make a difference to our picture of Jesus and our understanding of his life and message?
If you have never read one of the Gospels right through from beginning to end, you’re not alone. Most of us are probably in that boat, so that our acquaintance with the various stories about Jesus comes almost exclusively from the readings we hear at Mass. Unfortunately, this means we often have a less than optimal understanding of the messages these readings contain because we know almost nothing of the context of each incident or teaching, or where it fits within the overall flow of the Gospel.
This year, we’d like to try to join the dots so that we can enter our liturgies next year with greater understanding of the world in which early Christian communities grew and spread; when, how and why the Gospel of Luke was put together; where the stories contained in it come from; how this Gospel differs from the others; who the characters and groups Jesus encounters in Luke’s account were; and the distinctive picture of Jesus this Gospel contains.
The Parish Adult Formation group is providing some opportunities for you to learn a little more about the third Gospel during the three weeks leading up to the beginning of Advent, so that you will have a greater appreciation of Luke when we make the switch. The proposed times and dates are:
- Wednesdays: October 27, November 3, November 10 - 9.30 to 11.00am
- Sundays: October 31, November 7, November 14 - 10.15am to 11.45am
Please come along on either Wednesdays or Sundays and enjoy this fascinating journey. You might be surprised (and enlightened.)
(If there is anyone who can’t make a daytime session but would like to participate, please let us know. We might be able to provide an evening opportunity if there is a need.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Mother of Mercy Parish acknowledge the Turrbal People who are the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People present.
Mother of Mercy Parish acknowledge the Turrbal People who are the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People present.
CONTACT USParish Priest: Fr Neville Yun
Parish Office: 9 Bowman Street, Hendra Q 4011 Phone: 07 3268 3040 Email: hendra@bne.catholic.net.au Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 2pm |
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