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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1446

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
1505

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
1186

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
1547

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
1261

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
927

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
2541

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 
1386

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
1599

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
1505