An inexpensive resource for readers, teachers and anyone wanting a brief informed reflection on Mark’s Gospel.

Mary Coloe’s gospel reflections offer readers brief yet thoughtful, contemporary introductions to the Sunday gospels of the liturgical year. Luke is the focus of Year C.

He shows Jesus giving a message of joy and celebration, of inclusion, and of faith moving forward. Such progress and honesty met resistance, and Luke’s gospel continues to challenge each of us today in our own faith practice. Mary Coloe interprets the gospel message and then draws out these challenges in a modern Australian context in a quiet, questioning manner. 

From the Introduction:

‘The Father in one of Jesus’ parables offers this invitation to his older son, ‘Come, celebrate my joy with me, my lost son has returned.’ These words sum up one of the major themes of Luke’s Gospel, which we will read this year. Jesus begins his ministry with the announcement in Nazareth that the year of ‘God’s favour’ has arrived, the year of the jubilee, of liberation. Joy and celebration are characteristic of this Gospel. So often this year we will read of Jesus at meals, or talking about meals – it is as if Jesus is at one long party as he invites all to come and celebrate God’s gracious love. The message is: all are welcome at his table.’