Today’s gospel and a question. Wed 2 July
Please note that, as previously mentioned, there will be no Midweek Holy Communion on Wednesday morning, 2 July, nor will there be Online Prayer and Bible Study in the evening.
Map of Decapolis
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Today’s gospel Matthew 8:28-34
When he [Jesus] came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs coming out of the tombs met him. They were so fierce that no one could pass that way. Suddenly they shouted, ‘What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?’
Now a large herd of swine was feeding at some distance from them. The demons begged him, ‘If you cast us out, send us into the herd of swine.’ And he said to them, ‘Go!’ So they came out and entered the swine; and suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and perished in the water. The swineherds ran off, and on going into the town, they told the whole story about what had happened to the demoniacs. Then the whole town came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighbourhood.
A question
This gospel narrative invites us to ask the question of ourselves, Do I want Jesus to stay with me or go away from me?
You can find a gentle prayer aid and reflection on the gospel here:
https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-07-02/
Christian Art
You can find a helpful reflection on the gospel, culture and ourselves here:
