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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Lesson from Solomon and Jesus' Parables

Jul 30, 2023
Imagine if God appears to you in a dream at night and grants you a wish to choose anything you want. What would you choose? In th…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 13:44-52
1195

The waiting times

Jul 23, 2023
What can be the center of the so-called controversial parable if not the waiting time given to all in order to understand it? Yes…
Sunday 16th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 13:24-30
1235

Hearing and Living the Gospel

Jul 16, 2023
In today's gospel, Jesus talks about the importance of the Word. We think we can live by money and job security, by food and ente…
Sunday 15th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 13:1-23
1316

Love and Follow Jesus above all

Jul 2, 2023
While many people claim that they have been led to the Christian vocation through the help and education of their parents; many o…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 10:37–42
1389

Fear Not

Jun 25, 2023
“Fear no one.” “Be not afraid.” Jesus said these words to the apostles 2000 years ago, and so he says to each of us today. The me…
Sunday 12th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 10:26-33
1319

The 3 C’s of a Father

Jun 18, 2023
This Sunday is the 11th Sunday in the Ordinary Time and also Father’s Day. I will try to connect this celebration to our Gospel f…
Sunday 11th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 9:36—10:8
1283

Jesus, the Living Bread

Jun 11, 2023
One of the many blessings I have received in my ministry as a priest is to witness the journey of families that center their live…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Jn 6:51-58
1893

This God who saves us with his Love is not alone

Jun 4, 2023
We are back to the ordinary time of the liturgical calendar. This Sunday and next, however, are designated as solemnities—special…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Jn 3:16–18
2281

Embracing the Holy Spirit's Mission

May 28, 2023
Today, we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, a special day when we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. When…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Jn 20:19–23
2189

I am with you always

May 21, 2023
Today, we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Lord's Ascension. But our Gospel today does not mention anything about the Lord's…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year A
Mt. 28;16-20
855