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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

She waited on them

Feb 4, 2024
The Gospel talks about the healing of Simon Peter's mother-in-law. It looks just like an act of charity. She was ill and Jesus wa…
Sunday 5th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 1:29–39
1435

In Jesus, words and actions meet

Jan 28, 2024
In Jesus the Lord, words and actions meet. In Him, the primordial word calling us to life continues its mission to offer us salva…
Sunday 4th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 1:21–28
1487

Receiving the Kingdom of God like a Child

Jan 21, 2024
Children are always a source of inspiration. Every time I go on vacation, I make sure I have a gift for my nieces. What amazes me…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 10:13-16
1559

Come and See

Jan 14, 2024
Today's Gospel passage from John 1:35-42 invites us to reflect on the profound and transformative nature of responding to God's c…
Sunday 2nd
Ordinary Time
Year B
John 1:35-42
1278

Journey of Faith: Following the Guiding Star

Jan 7, 2024
  «They set out … they were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house the Magi saw the child with Mary his mo…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year B
Mt 2:1–12
1595

Your Word o Lord, make us Family

Dec 31, 2023
In these days, while celebrating Christmas and the presence of the Lord among us, we have found ourselves happy to share food aro…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year B
Luke 2:22–40
1490

Availability

Dec 24, 2023
Today's Gospel passage from Luke 1:26–38 invites us to reflect on the virtue of availability, a virtue exemplified by the Blessed…
Sunday 4th
Advent
Year B
Lk 1:26–38
1343

Rejoice in the Lord, Always!

Dec 17, 2023
Let advent be an advent! Perhaps, for some, this invitation to value the Advent season on the third Sunday of Advent could be a s…
Sunday 3rd
Advent
Year B
John 1:6-8, 19-28
1431

Anong Handa mo sa paskong darating?

Dec 10, 2023
Ang pinakasentrong tauhan ng ating Gospel ngayon at sa ikalawang linggo ng adbiyento ay si San Juan Bautista, anak nina Elizabeth…
Sunday 2nd
Advent
Year B
Mk 1:1–8
1494

Advent Lesson: Surrendering to God's Molding Hands

Dec 3, 2023
This year, the first Sunday of Advent coincides with the memory of a remarkable saint, Francis Xavier. He stands as an examp…
Sunday 1st
Advent
Year B
Mark 13:33–37
1176