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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1636

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
1543

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
1539

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
2286

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
4488

Forgiveness

Sep 17, 2023
Last week, the gospel was about correction, something we love to do but don’t want to receive. Today’s gospel is about something…
Sunday 24th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 18:21-35
2003

Loving the sinners

Sep 10, 2023
Media advertise, and people think that a sinful life is overall enjoyable. So, sin is not so bad. The only sore point is that it…
Sunday 23rd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 18:15-20
1802

Embracing the Cross

Sep 3, 2023
On the 22nd Sunday, we meditate on the Gospel of Matthew 16:21-27, where Jesus discloses to his disciples the journey to Jerusale…
Sunday 22nd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 16:21-27
1920

Faith in the Son of the Living God

Aug 27, 2023
Jesus' question to his disciples in today's Gospel is also relevant to us. "Who do people say that the son of man is?" Although t…
Sunday 21st
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 16:13-20
2189

Woman, great is your faith

Aug 20, 2023
“O woman, great is your faith!” Jesus was touched and admired by the faith of the Canaanite woman after he tested her by citing a…
Sunday 20th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 15:21-28
1295