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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1516

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
2266

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
4420

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
1982

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
1781

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
1876

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
2160

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
1274

Fix our Eyes on Jesus and not in the strong winds

Aug 13, 2023
At the very beginning of my formation in the seminary, I was asked to spend three weeks of immersion in a Muslim family in Jakart…
Sunday 19th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 14:22-33
1443

The experience of transfiguration

Aug 6, 2023
Not just the beautiful events but also the sad happenings can be “Transfiguration.” Don’t throw away your transfiguration experie…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 17:1-9
1113