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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1527

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
1398

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
1461

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
1518

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
1200

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
1612

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
1283

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
962

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
2569

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 
1421