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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

The Glorious Throne

Nov 26, 2023
We have now come to the end of the Liturgical Year which marks the transition from one period to another. The wonderful page of t…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:31-46
1525

Trading Talents

Nov 19, 2023
In today's parable, Jesus depicts the Father as a man going on a journey who entrusts his goods to his servants. He gave five tal…
Sunday 33rd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:14-30
1249

Embracing Love

Nov 12, 2023
Is there anything that we should bring to be with the Lord? His word and food have been given us likewise his gentle invitation…
Sunday 32nd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:1–13
915

Practice what you preach

Nov 5, 2023
In a world full of lies, scams, and empty promises, many people are often led astray by beautiful speech and captivating words th…
Sunday 31st
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 23:1–12
2515

The HOW of loving

Oct 29, 2023
Today's Gospel is about the "HOW" of loving God and neighbor. Jesus says: "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart…
Sunday 30th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:34-40 
1370

Who is taking care of Caesar?

Oct 22, 2023
Giuseppe Lazzati, an Italian lay professor of the History of the Church and founder of one of the first Secular Institutes, once…
Sunday 29th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:15-21
1588

Stop giving excuses to God

Oct 15, 2023
Do I say yes or no to God’s invitation? God’s invitation is, first and foremost, a call for us to be part of His kingdom of love…
Sunday 28th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:1-14
1489

Unconditional Love

Oct 8, 2023
Let me begin this reflection on the gospel for this coming Sunday by quoting the Exultet that we usually sing during the Easter V…
Sunday 27th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 21:33-43
1492

We follow and imitate the “YES” of Third Son, Not the “No” and “Yes” of the Two sons

Oct 1, 2023
Our world is used to viewing especially human persons according to ranks and first impression; based on position and initial resp…
Sunday 26th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 21:28–32
2219

Sana All

Sep 24, 2023
In the Philippines, there is a saying that fits well with the parable of the workers in the vineyard: "Sana all." This means…
Sunday 25th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 20:1-16
4368