Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries. Visit: www.tarsus.ie
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Synod 2: How to be wise so as to hear what the Spirit is saying (Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 89/90: 12-17; 13 October 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection for the month of the Synod in Rome, inspired by Solomon's prayer for wisdom — surely needed in our world today. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Synod 3: A church which does not serve, serves for nothing! (Is 53:10-11; Mark 10:25-45; 20 October 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection based on Isaiah and Mark on service as the hallmark of Christian being as individuals, as leaders and as communities. 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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Synod 4: "What do you want me to do for you?" (Jeremiah 3:17-19; Psalm 125/126; Mark 10:46-52; 27 October 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection inspired by both Jeremiah and Bartimaeus — both relevant for the synodal pathway of our church. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschooo.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A reflection on discipleship, sparked by Mark 9:30-37 and illustrated by the witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A reflection on the theme of the creation for the Month of Creation, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Synod 1: Negotiating idealism, realism and compassion (Mark 10:2-16; 6 October 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection for the Synod in Rome, sparked by Jesus' prohibition on divorce. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Half the answer is knowing the right question to ask in the first place. (Mark 8:27-35; 15 September 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection on Mark 8:27-35, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA www.tarsus.ie www.tarsusscriptureschoool.ie A cheerful opening tune Gentle piano music to close the meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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What to keep and what to throw away? (Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23; 1 September 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection on Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A reflection on Mark 7:31-37, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Will you also go away? And if not, why not? (John 6:60-69; 25 August 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection on John 6:60-69, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” The uses of misunderstanding. (John 6:51-58; 18 August 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection on John 6:51-58, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Not just what do I desire but what does God dream for me? (John 6:24-35 Ephesians 4:17,20-24; 4 August 2024)
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Send us a text A reflection on John 6:24-35 and Ephesians 4:17,20-24, 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A reflection on John 6:41-51, in light of the surviving shell of cultural Catholicism. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A response to John 6:1-15, using a poem by Dennis O'Driscoll, Missing God. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text A reflection on Mark 6:30-34 on the need for rest and a day of rest. 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Starry, starry night...in the Negev Desert (Ephesians 1:3-14; 14 July 2024)
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Send us a text A wider than usual reflection on Ephesians 1:3-14, taking us to the sense of wonder before creation and the relationship between science and religion. 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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Where does Paul get his resilience from? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 7 July 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Who told you that you were naked?... (Genesis 3:9-15; 9 June 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Eating together, becoming one. (Corpus Christi; 2 June 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Living doubts and dead certainties (Easter 2B; John 20:19-31; 7 April 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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When is an ending not an ending? Mark 16:1-8 (Easter Vigil 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Christ is risen! He is truly risen! (Easter Sunday: 31 March 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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. O'Mahony …
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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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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God so loved the world: the Fourth Sunday of Lent (10 March 2024)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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The Sunday of the Word of God (21 January 2024; Mark 1:14-20).
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Christmas Day 2023: Listening again to the familiar yet strange (love) story with fresh ears...
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor 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)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Advent 3B23: He comes to us as one unknown (John 1:6-9, 19-28)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Advent 2B: Mark's amazing prologue (Mark 1:1-8, 9-15)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Christ the King: the visionary values of God's reign (Matthew 25:31-46)
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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Send us a text 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 meditationDoor Kieran J. O’Mahony
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