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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1561

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
1111

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
1248

Jesus Calming the Storm

Jun 23, 2024
The story of Jesus appeasing the stormy waters of the lake is not so much a chronological report of one of Jesus's powerful mirac…
Sunday 12th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Jesus Calming the Storm
1252

The Beauty of a Sprouting Seed

Jun 16, 2024
One of the most satisfying videos on the internet is to see how the seeds sprout from the ground, how little by little they germi…
Sunday 11th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 4:26-35
1841

Family Membership of God

Jun 9, 2024
Prior to today’s Gospel reading, Jesus went up to the mountain and called the disciples. (Mrk 3:13-19). Then, when Jesus came dow…
Sunday 10th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 3:20-35
1460

The Tangible Presence of God

Jun 2, 2024
The solemnity of Corpus Christi, that is, the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrates what we know and cont…
Sunday Feast
Year B
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
1863

The Trinity is on the move

May 26, 2024
During the house blessings in one area of our parish, I came across a person very hospitable and kind. I also noticed her strong…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year B
Matthew 28:16-20
1663

Pentecost: a movement from introvert to extravert

May 19, 2024
Last month, I received the personality test results of some of my seminarians. I shared their results with them and asked if they…
Sunday Feast
Year B
John 20: 19-23
1116

He Ascended into Heaven

May 12, 2024
I would like to begin this reflection on the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord with the letter to the Hebrews, “For here we…
Sunday Feast
Year B
Mark 16:15-20
1555