The Gospel for the current liturgical year is Matthew.
It is a Gospel which in many ways mirrors our own times:
It is a Gospel which in many ways mirrors our own times:
- Written in a time of great upheaval and uncertainty
- Written for a mixed community facing many challenges, such as:
- What do we believe about Jesus Christ?
- How can we be disciples today?
- How much of the previous tradition should we hold on to?
- What about new wine, new wineskins?
- What is at the heart of the proclamation?