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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Ephphatha!

Sep 8, 2024
The word of God on this Sunday presents us with Jesus who cures a deaf and dumb person. Beyond this miracle, we can see the power…
Sunday 23rd
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 7:31-37
1699

“You have the words of eternal life”

Aug 25, 2024
Over the last few weeks, we have read and reflected upon the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, a lengthy discourse on Jesus’ B…
Sunday 21st
Ordinary Time
Year B
Jn 6:60-69
1175

The Martyrs as Living Eucharist

Aug 18, 2024
Jesus said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever.” (Jn 6:51) By s…
Sunday 20th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Jn 6:51-58
1254

Jesus: The Bread of Life

Aug 11, 2024
The discourse of Jesus leads to the revelation that He is the Bread of life. The Jews, whom Jesus addresses, cannot accept His cl…
Sunday 19th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Jn 6:41-51
1439

I am hungry!

Aug 4, 2024
“Palagi gutom”, he is always hungry! There is a stage in life, during adolescence when the youth are always hungry, especially b…
Sunday 18th
Ordinary Time
Year B
John 6:24-35
1384

Crisis and God’s Providence

Jul 28, 2024
The recent typhoon “Carina” has left a significant impact on many lives. The death toll, the people trapped in floodwaters, and t…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Jn 6:1-15
1105

Your Heart Today

Jul 21, 2024
Riding a bus or a jeepney or even listening to a taxi driver always an opportunity for me to encounter people from variety walk o…
Sunday 16th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 6:30-34
4141

The communal nature of Jesus' mission

Jul 14, 2024
In the Gospel of Mark 6:7-13, we see a profound moment where Jesus extends His ministry to His disciples, granting them the autho…
Sunday 15th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 6:7-13
1546

Faith and Its Impact

Jul 7, 2024
Faith builds bridges to connect us with God: Not having faith builds walls to separate us. For the past two Sundays, the Gospel…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 6:1-6
1103

I shall be cured

Jun 30, 2024
The prayer from the heart of this woman in today’s gospel should be the plea of everyone in the journey toward true discipleship…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 5:21-43
1235