Reflection by Greg Sunter In today’s gospel passage we see the importance that the gospel of Matthew gives to portraying Jesus as the fulfilment of scripture. Throughout this gospel, the author is at pains to demonstrate that Jesus fulfils prophecy. The purpose in doing this was not only to tie Jesus into the prophecies of the Messiah but to demonstrate that Jesus was part of God’s plan all along. This gospel was written at a time when there were growing tensions between early Christian communities and mainstream Jews. By highlighting the fulfilment of scripture, the author attempts to firstly reassure the Christian community in the face of aggression and resentment from the mainstream Jews and secondly, challenge those who oppose the Christian sect to see this movement as just another thread in the ancient story of their people. Having established the credentials of Jesus, the gospel writer then provides a summary of the teaching that will be played out in the gospel, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ Repent had a far more powerful meaning than what we tend to ascribe to it today. Much more than simply being sorry, repent carried with it a sense of turning one’s life around; making amends for past failures; and choosing a whole new direction for one’s life. Literally, it meant a ‘change of mind’. To demonstrate the urgency and strength of this teaching, Jesus calls his first four disciples who immediately drop what they are doing and set out on a new life with him. These disciples are the first of many to ‘repent’ and turn their lives around. Australia Day First Reading Is 32:15-18 Second Reading Rom 12:9-13 Responsorial Psalm Ps 84:9-14. R. v.9 (R.) The Lord speaks of peace to his people. 1. I will hear what the Lord God has to say, a voice that speaks of peace. His help is near for those who fear him and his glory will dwell in our land. (R.) 2. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth and justice look down from heaven. (R.) 3. The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march before him and peace shall follow his steps. (R.) Gospel Acclamation Mt 5:9 Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called children of God. Alleluia! Gospel Mt 5:2-15 Best wishes to all the students and teachers going back to school next week!
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Reflection by Greg Sunter
In today’s gospel passage we see the importance that the gospel of Matthew gives to portraying Jesus as the fulfilment of scripture. Throughout this gospel, the author is at pains to demonstrate that Jesus fulfils prophecy. The purpose in doing this was not only to tie Jesus into the prophecies of the Messiah but to demonstrate that Jesus was part of God’s plan all along. This gospel was written at a time when there were growing tensions between early Christian communities and mainstream Jews. By highlighting the
fulfilment of scripture, the author attempts to firstly reassure the Christian community in the face of aggression and resentment from the mainstream Jews and secondly, challenge those who oppose the Christian sect to see this movement as just another thread in the ancient story of their people. Having established the credentials of Jesus, the gospel writer then provides a summary of the teaching that will be played out in the gospel, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ Repent had a far more powerful meaning than what we tend to ascribe to it today. Much more than simply being sorry, repent carried with it a sense of turning one’s life around; making amends for past failures; and choosing a whole new direction for one’s life. Literally, it meant a ‘change of mind’. To demonstrate the urgency and strength of this teaching, Jesus calls his first four disciples who immediately drop what they are doing and set out on a new life with him. These disciples are the first of many to ‘repent’ and turn their lives around.
Australia Day First Reading
Is 32:15-18
Second Reading
Rom 12:9-13
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 84:9-14. R. v.9
(R.) The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
1. I will hear what the Lord God has to say, a voice that speaks of peace. His help is near for those who fear him and his glory will dwell in our land. (R.)
2. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth and justice look down from heaven. (R.)
3. The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march before him and peace shall follow his steps. (R.)
Gospel Acclamation
Mt 5:9 Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called children of God. Alleluia!
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