Reflections on the Readings of Sundays and Feasts: December 2020 - February 2021
In today's readings from Mark's Gospel and from the book of the prophet Isaiah we hear the stirring affirmation of 'Good News' ('bearer of good news' is a more accurate translation than 'joyful messenger' in the Isaiah passage). We use the words gospel and goo...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2020]
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The Australasian Catholic record
Year: 2020, Volume: 97, Issue: 4, Pages: 471-491 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality HA Bible RC Liturgy |
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Baptism
B Holy Spirit B Communities; Religious aspects; Christianity B Christmas B Faith |
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| Summary: | In today's readings from Mark's Gospel and from the book of the prophet Isaiah we hear the stirring affirmation of 'Good News' ('bearer of good news' is a more accurate translation than 'joyful messenger' in the Isaiah passage). We use the words gospel and good news in many different situations, evoking different responses, including a colloquial statement for truthfulness, a book of the Bible, a sermon, a successful or a hoped-for happy outcome, and many others ways. On the other hand, sadly, we sometimes say, 'no news is good news'. We are also accustomed to hearing 'The Gospel of the Lord' proclaimed at the end of the gospel reading; we might note that what we have just heard is gospel, good news, rather than the book itself from which it was read. |
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| ISSN: | 0727-3215 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Australasian Catholic record
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