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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Be a channel of peace

Sep 29, 2024
The visit of Pope Francis to some countries in Asia recently was colored with some beautiful gestures of building up the culture…
Sunday 26th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark9:38-43.45.47-48
997

True Greatness: The Path of Humility and Service

Sep 22, 2024
Who doesn’t want to be great? The desire for greatness is a powerful inner force that drives us to achieve our goals in life. Wit…
Sunday 25th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 9:30-37
3089

Who is Jesus for you?

Sep 15, 2024
In today’s gospel, Jesus asks his disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” (v.27). Replying that He is said to be John the Bapti…
Sunday 24th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 8:27-35
1324

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
1724

“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
1193

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
1268

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
1453

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
1394

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
1118

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
4192