Hearers of the Word

Kieran J. O’Mahony

Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie read less
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Why the Trinity at all? (Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18) Trinity Sunday 23A
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Why the Trinity at all? (Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18) Trinity Sunday 23A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Why the Trinity at all? (Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18) Trinity Sunday 23A
2d ago
Why the Trinity at all? (Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18) Trinity Sunday 23A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
The continuing outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:1-13) Pentecost 23A
May 21 2023
The continuing outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:1-13) Pentecost 23A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Go, make disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Ascension Day
May 14 2023
Go, make disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Ascension Day
A reflection on Matthew 28:16-20, the Gospel for Ascension Day, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Give an account of the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15-18) Easter 6A
May 10 2023
Give an account of the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15-18) Easter 6A
A reflection on 1 Peter 3:15-18, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:1-12) Easter 5A
Apr 30 2023
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:1-12) Easter 5A
A reflection on John 14:1-12, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Who will shepherd us? (John 10:1-10) Easter 4A
Apr 23 2023
Who will shepherd us? (John 10:1-10) Easter 4A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
‘It is nearly evening and the day is almost over.' (Luke 24:13-35) Easter 3A
Apr 16 2023
‘It is nearly evening and the day is almost over.' (Luke 24:13-35) Easter 3A
A reflection on the Emmaus story, Luke 24:13-35. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Living doubts v. dead certainties (John 20:19-31) Easter 2A
Apr 11 2023
Living doubts v. dead certainties (John 20:19-31) Easter 2A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Walking in newness of life (Romans 6:3-11) Easter Vigil, Year A
Apr 8 2023
Walking in newness of life (Romans 6:3-11) Easter Vigil, Year A
A reflection on the epistle at the Easter Vigil, Romans 6:3-11, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Love is strong as death, passion as fierce as the grave! (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday Year A
Apr 3 2023
Love is strong as death, passion as fierce as the grave! (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday Year A
A reflection on John 20:1-18, the extended Gospel for Easter Sunday. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
A double entry into Jerusalem... and into Holy Week (Matthew 21:1-11) Palm Sunday Year A
Mar 26 2023
A double entry into Jerusalem... and into Holy Week (Matthew 21:1-11) Palm Sunday Year A
Not 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
The raising of Lazarus and of us all in Christ (John 11:1-45) Lent 5A
Mar 18 2023
The raising of Lazarus and of us all in Christ (John 11:1-45) Lent 5A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Amazing grace! I once was blind but now I see! (John 9:1-41) Lent 4A
Mar 13 2023
Amazing grace! I once was blind but now I see! (John 9:1-41) Lent 4A
Commentary on John 9:1-41, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Meeting your beloved at a well or wherever! (John 4:5-42) Lent 3A
Mar 5 2023
Meeting your beloved at a well or wherever! (John 4:5-42) Lent 3A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
The Transfiguration: both visionary and practical (Matthew 17:1-9) Lent 2A
Feb 27 2023
The Transfiguration: both visionary and practical (Matthew 17:1-9) Lent 2A
Commentary on the story of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Adam and Eve and all of us! (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7) Lent 1A
Feb 20 2023
Adam and Eve and all of us! (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7) Lent 1A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Love your enemies! (Matthew 5:38-48) A7
Feb 12 2023
Love your enemies! (Matthew 5:38-48) A7
A reflection on Matthew 5:38-48, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
You have heard it said, but I say to you (Matthew 5:17-37) 6A
Feb 6 2023
You have heard it said, but I say to you (Matthew 5:17-37) 6A
A reflection on Matthew 5:17-37, the Gospel for Sunday 6A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA.www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
Salt of the earth, light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16) 5A
Feb 5 2023
Salt of the earth, light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16) 5A
A brief reflection on Matthew 5:13-16,  the Gospel for Sunday 5A. Written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) 4A
Jan 28 2023
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) 4A
A 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.ieDein Will gescheh  ("thy will be done") is a sacred chorale from JS Bach’s Johannes-Passion. This chorale is arranged for string orchestra.