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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Courage, Humility, and Love

Aug 16, 2026
At first glance, we Filipinos might describe Jesus in today’s Gospel with a very familiar word: “suplado.” A Canaanite woman appr…
Sunday 20th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 15:21-28
460

Stillness Amidst the Storm

Aug 9, 2026
“To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him is the greatest adventure; and to find Him is the greatest achieve…
Sunday 19th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 14:22-33
674

Available Hearts, Abundant Grace

Aug 2, 2026
Brothers and sisters, today’s Gospel begins with a deeply human moment. Jesus has just learned that His cousin, John the Baptist…
Sunday 18th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 14:13-21
925

DISCOVERING OUR TRUE VALUE IN GOD

Jul 26, 2026
Recently, I started my new service in our seminary as a formator. It always amazed me to see young Filipinos who joined us becaus…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 13:44-52
2377

God’s Shared Field: Caring for Both the Good and the Bad Alike

Jul 19, 2026
We continue our journey with Jesus as He proclaims the Kingdom of God to everyone in the Gospel of Matthew. Even though the Kingd…
Sunday 16th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 13:24-43
1507

Go and Sow: from Hearing to Bearing Fruit

Jul 12, 2026
This Sunday we begin reading the great Discourse in Parables from the Gospel of Matthew. After the Sermon on the Mount, which rev…
Sunday 15th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 13:1-9
1518

NEW BEGINNINGS, SAME PROMISE

Jul 5, 2026
In today's Gospel, Jesus once again teaches us about finding peace in God. He uses the image of a yoke to comfort and encourage t…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 11: 25-31
1520

I God, care for you

Jun 21, 2026
Evil is real, and it is at work, but God tells us:   Fear not! I am with you, and I care…
Sunday 12th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 10:26-33
1978

Eyes of Mercy, Hands of Service

Jun 14, 2026
While reflecting on this Sunday’s Gospel, I was reminded of this passage from the Book of Exodus. “I have observed the misery of…
Sunday 11th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt. 9:36-10:8
1972

The Holy Eucharist: God’s Gift of Life, Communion, and Service

Jun 7, 2026
Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally known as Corpus Christi. This…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Jn 6:51-58
1462