Best Kieran J O Mahony Podcasts (2024)

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Where does Paul get his resilience from? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 7 July 2024) 13:10

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Death is not strange...strange is life! (Mark 5:21-43; 30 June 2024) 9:22

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Faith in unsettled times (Mark 4:35-41; 23 June 2024). 9:19

18d ago9:19

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Mark 4:35-41, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsussciptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Nothing is so beautiful as a tree!! (with apologies to GM Hopkins; Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Mark 4:26-34; 16 June 2024) 10:38

26d ago10:38

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscritpureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Who told you that you were naked?... (Genesis 3:9-15; 9 June 2024) 11:12

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Genesis 3:9-15, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.i www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Eating together, becoming one. (Corpus Christi; 2 June 2024) 10:04

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Send us a Text Message. A general reflection on the Eucharist for the feat of Corpus Christi, 2024. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The love of the Triune God, poured into our hearts (Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:14-17) 10:09

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection for Trinity Sunday based on the second reading and the Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Pentecost [singular] and Pentecosts [plural] (Acts 2:1-11, 19 May 2024 9:37

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9:37

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Acts 2:1-11, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The ascension of the Lord: Go into all the world and preach the gospel (Mark 16:15-20; 12 May 2024) 12:04

2M ago12:04

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Mark 16:15-20 for the feast of the ascension. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie www.bibleweek.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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"God does not have favourites": the courage of the radically new (Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; 5 May 2024) 11:15

2M ago11:15

11:15

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Walking together the Synodal Pathway (Easter 5b; Acts 9:26-31; 28 April 2024 ) 9:24

3M ago9:24

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection inspired by Acts 9:26-31, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Good Shepherd image and its illuminating strangeness (Easter 4b; John 10:11-8; 21 April 2014) 9:22

3M ago9:22

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Send us a Text Message. A commentary on John 10:11-18, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Matter matters before God! ( Easter 3B; Luke 24:35-48;14 April 2024) 9:27

3M ago9:27

9:27

Send us a Text Message. A meditation on Luke 24:35-48, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Living doubts and dead certainties (Easter 2B; John 20:19-31; 7 April 2024) 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-31. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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When is an ending not an ending? Mark 16:1-8 (Easter Vigil 2024) 10:51

3M ago10:51

10:51

Send us a Text Message. A commentary on Mark 16:1-8, the gospel for the Easter vigil in Year B. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Christ is risen! He is truly risen! (Easter Sunday: 31 March 2024) 10:48

3M ago10:48

10:48

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on John 20:1-18 (the full Gospel), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsrptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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A double entry: into Jerusalem...and into Holy Week (Palm Sunday, 24 March 2024) 9:37

4M ago9:37

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Send us a Text Message. 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. …

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When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myself: The Fifth Sunday of Lent (17 March 2024) 10:26

4M ago10:26

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on John 12:20-33, especially on the last paragraph, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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God so loved the world: the Fourth Sunday of Lent (10 March 2024) 10:10

4M ago10:10

10:10

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on John 3:14-21, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Ten "Signposts for Freedom": the Third Sunday of Lent 2024 (3 March 2024) 9:05

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscritpureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Being Hearers of the Word: the Second Sunday of Lent (25 February 2024) 8:52

5M ago8:52

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the Transfiguration: Listen to Him. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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And what about the marginalised, the excluded? (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 and Mark 1:40-45); 11 February 2024 9:27

5M ago9:27

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditation…

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A springtime of faith: the first Sunday of Lent 2024 (18 February 2024) 9:28

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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In 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 2024 9:25

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on resources for hope and resilience. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit (Mark 1:21-28) 28 January 2024 9:29

6M ago9:29

9:29

Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the Gospel of the Sunday, Mark 1:21-28, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Sunday of the Word of God (21 January 2024; Mark 1:14-20). 11:34

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection for the Sunday of the Word of God. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscrptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Jesus said: "What are you looking for?" (14 January 2024) 8:05

6M ago8:05

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Christmas Day 2023: Listening again to the familiar yet strange (love) story with fresh ears... 9:51

7M ago9:51

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Advent 4B23: ‘I am the handmaid of the Lord,’ said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me.’ (Luke 1:38) 8:19

7M ago8:19

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Advent 3B23: He comes to us as one unknown (John 1:6-9, 19-28) 11:46

7M ago11:46

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Send us a Text Message. A commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28 written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie. www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Advent 2B: Mark's amazing prologue (Mark 1:1-8, 9-15) 15:54

7M ago15:54

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Send us a Text Message. This 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Advent 1B Resources for living in our time (1 Cor 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37) 9:58

7M ago9:58

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsuscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditation…

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Christ the King: the visionary values of God's reign (Matthew 25:31-46) 13:14

8M ago13:14

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Living through difficult times: a reflection inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 9:15

8M ago9:15

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Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Life beyond death: listening to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 9:40

8M ago9:40

9:40

Send us a Text Message. A 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.ie www.tarsusscsriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Leadership today: a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9,13 and Matthew 23:1-12 9:24

8M ago9:24

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on the readings for Sunday 31A23 in the Catholic lectionary. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Synod 5: You were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord 7:47

9M ago7:47

7:47

Send us a Text Message. The 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 A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditation…

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Synod 4: you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ 9:52

9M ago9:52

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Send us a Text Message. This 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 A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditation…

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Synod 3: There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength. 7:58

9M ago7:58

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Send us a Text Message. The 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 OSA www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music…

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Synod 2: The peace of God will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ Jesus 8:13

9M ago8:13

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Send us a Text Message. The 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 OSA www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gen…

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Synod 1: In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus 8:48

9M ago8:48

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Send us a Text Message. For October, the podcasts will focus on the second reading each Sunday. These are taken from Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. As such, we hear the voice of earliest communities of faith and also the voice of the greatest pastor, Paul himself. It is my hope that such reflections will be a foundation for reflection and preachi…

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Learning from the women of St Paul 12:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, an attempt is made to open up the question of who may be ordained in the Church. Working as a biblical scholar and using the historical critical method, I trace the emergence of ministries across the first 100 years of Christianity and the eventual exclusion of women, contrary to the teaching and practice of…

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The struggle for inclusion: the story of the Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:21-28) 8:48

11M ago8:48

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Matthew 15:21-28, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Living in stormy times (Matthew 14:22-33: the storm at sea and the walking on the water) 9:28

11M ago9:28

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Send us a Text Message. A 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 A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Glimpsing something more — the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) 8:55

11M ago8:55

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Send us a Text Message. A 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 A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Where your treasure is, there will your heart be too (Matthew 13:44-52) 8:40

12M ago8:40

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Matthew 13:44-52, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The parable of the weeds and the wheat: a message for the Synodal Church (Matthew 13:24-43) 10:10

12M ago10:10

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Matthew 13:24-43, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The word will not return to me empty (Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:1-23) 9:03

12M ago9:03

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:1-23, written and presented by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Come to me, all who labour and are overburdened! (Matthew 11:25-30) 9:00

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Send us a Text Message. A reflection on Matthew 11:25-30, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Baptism as communion, participation and mission (Romans 6:3-4,8-11) 10:42

1y ago10:42

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Send us a Text Message. A 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 A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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