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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1379

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
1303

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
1259

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
1876

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
2260

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
2173

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
842

Never Alone

May 14, 2023
During these forty days between Easter and the Ascension of the Lord, He asked us to keep our hearts in His love and promise not…
Sunday 6th
Easter
Year A
Jn 14:15-21
965

Whoever has seen me has seen the Father

May 7, 2023
In this Gospel, Jesus tells us that we follow Him into our Father's house. He says we should not be afraid or anxious because we…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year A
John 14:1-12
1423

The Perspective of the Resurrection

Apr 23, 2023
There was a woman who was living a challenging situation. She took her cellphone looking for a friend to talk with. She wanted to…
Sunday 3rd
Easter
Year A
Lk 24:13–35
3310