On this weeks programme we are joined by Fr Eamonn Conway, head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick who recently attended the Synod of Bishops in Rome on the Transmission of Faith and New Evangelisation as an expert advisor and he shares with us his experience of the Synod. We also have our regular reflection on the Gospel as well as some saints of the week and local notices.
This weeks full programme is available in podcast HERE.
Rev. Professor Eamonn Conway on the Synod of Bishops and the New Evangelisation
Rev. Professor Eamonn Conway is a priest of the Tuam Diocese. He studied philosophy and sociology at the National University of Ireland and theology at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and the University of Tuebingen. He was awarded his doctorate in theology in 1991 and taught Systematic Theology for seven years at All Hallows College, Dublin. He was appointed Head of Theology and Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick in 1999 and in 2000 he also became co-director at the Centre for Culture, Technology & Values.
Fr. Eamonn speaks to us this week about his experience of attending the recent Synod of Bishops in Rome on the theme of New Evangelisation which examined ways of trying to renew and bring back people to a more active participation in their faith. Fr. Eamonn explained in general terms what a Synod of Bishops is and what it does and shared a fascinating account of what it meant to be an expert advisor at a Synod and some of the topics that arose there.
You can listen to the interview with Fr. Conway excerpted from the programme HERE.
Gospel - John 18: 33-37 - Solemnity of Jesus Christ the Universal King
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe was instituted by Pope Pius XI in the Encyclical Quas Primas in 1925. This solemnity is always celebrated on the last Sunday of the Church's liturgical year. It is fitting to reflect on the Kingship of Jesus at this time of the year. Every time we pray the Our Father or the Creed, we are praying for the fulfilment of the Kingdom of God. If we truly believe that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, then we will reflect this in our lives. Perhaps during this coming week and as we move into the new season of Advent we can reflect on the following questions:
(1) Who is the king of my heart and mind and life? Do submit every part of my day and life to Jesus Christ? Do I live as if Jesus is the Universal King or do I prefer to keep some parts of my life under my own control and dominion?
(2) Do I work for the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of man? Do I pour my energies into working for peace, love, justice, unity and harmony or do I spend most of my energies in the pursuit of status, power, wealth?
And as we say goodbye shortly to the Alleluia for the season of Advent, we take this opportunity to play one of the Sacred Space team's favourite hymns: the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, directed here by Andre Rieu:
Other reflections on this weeks gospel:
Liturgical odds and ends
Divine Office - Week 2
Saints of the Week
November 26th - Blessed Hugh Taylor
November 27th - St. Fergal, Bishop and Missionary
November 29th - St. Saturninus, Bishop
November 30th - St. Andrew, Apostle
December 1st - St. Edmund Campion, Martyr (First Saturday)
This weeks full programme is available in podcast HERE.
Rev. Professor Eamonn Conway on the Synod of Bishops and the New Evangelisation
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Fr. Eamonn speaks to us this week about his experience of attending the recent Synod of Bishops in Rome on the theme of New Evangelisation which examined ways of trying to renew and bring back people to a more active participation in their faith. Fr. Eamonn explained in general terms what a Synod of Bishops is and what it does and shared a fascinating account of what it meant to be an expert advisor at a Synod and some of the topics that arose there.
You can listen to the interview with Fr. Conway excerpted from the programme HERE.
Gospel - John 18: 33-37 - Solemnity of Jesus Christ the Universal King
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe was instituted by Pope Pius XI in the Encyclical Quas Primas in 1925. This solemnity is always celebrated on the last Sunday of the Church's liturgical year. It is fitting to reflect on the Kingship of Jesus at this time of the year. Every time we pray the Our Father or the Creed, we are praying for the fulfilment of the Kingdom of God. If we truly believe that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, then we will reflect this in our lives. Perhaps during this coming week and as we move into the new season of Advent we can reflect on the following questions:
(1) Who is the king of my heart and mind and life? Do submit every part of my day and life to Jesus Christ? Do I live as if Jesus is the Universal King or do I prefer to keep some parts of my life under my own control and dominion?
(2) Do I work for the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of man? Do I pour my energies into working for peace, love, justice, unity and harmony or do I spend most of my energies in the pursuit of status, power, wealth?
And as we say goodbye shortly to the Alleluia for the season of Advent, we take this opportunity to play one of the Sacred Space team's favourite hymns: the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, directed here by Andre Rieu:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world
is become the Kingdom of the Lord,
and of His Christ, and of His Christ;
and He shall reign for ever and ever,
for ever and ever, for ever and ever.
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
and Lord, of lords,
and He shall reign forever and ever!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Other reflections on this weeks gospel:
- SS102fm archive for Christ the King here and here
- Word on Fire
- English Domincans
- Sunday Reflections by Jesuits in India
- Centre for Liturgy
Liturgical odds and ends
Divine Office - Week 2
Saints of the Week
November 26th - Blessed Hugh Taylor
November 27th - St. Fergal, Bishop and Missionary
November 29th - St. Saturninus, Bishop
November 30th - St. Andrew, Apostle
December 1st - St. Edmund Campion, Martyr (First Saturday)
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