Mass Readings: Notes and Commentaries

Dr Kieran J. O’Mahony OSA

Dr Kieran J. O’Mahony OSA is an Augustinian friar and biblical scholar.
He lives in St John’s Priory, Dublin and works for the Dublin Diocese as coordinator of biblical studies.

Trinity Sunday: Sunday, 7th June
Full notes (PDF)
Gospel notes (Audio)
Gospel notes (Portable)

Extra talk on John 3:16-18  
The Gospel: a deeper exploration Zoom Lecture
The full list of Zoom presentations is here. 
These talks are also available on a dedicated YouTube Channel: Hearers of the Word. This route is probably more direct and a bit handier for most people.

Pentecost Sunday: Sunday, 31st May
Full notes (PDF)
Gospel notes (Audio)
Gospel notes (Portable)

Extra talk on Acts 2:1-13
As an extra, there is now a dedicated lecture on the Gospel (usually) going a more deeply into the background and teaching. For Pentecost, the first reading has been chosen.  
The first reading: a deeper exploration Zoom Lecture
The full list of Zoom presentations is here. 
These talks are also available on a dedicated YouTube Channel: Hearers of the Word. This route is probably more direct and a bit handier for most people. 

Ascension Day (Thursday, May 21st or Sunday 24th) 
Matthew 28:16-20
Full notes (PDF)
Gospel notes (Audio)
Gospel notes (Portable) ideal for smartphone or tablet

Zoom lecture on Matthew 28:16-20 
As a contribution to these times, an extra exploration of the Gospel for the Ascension has been added. It should be sufficient to click on the link. 
The Gospel: a deeper exploration Zoom Lecture
The full list of Zoom presentations is here.

Notes on the Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter, 17 May 2020
The gospel passage (John 14:15-21/24) is rich and powerful. It repays close reading and I tried to go a bit more deeply into it in the Zoom lecture. The teaching on the indwelling and role of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete (= the one called alongside us) may be of some help in these challenging days.  

Full notes (PDF)
Gospel notes (Audio)
Zoom lecture: John 14:15-21. No password is required.
View previous commentaries: here