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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Let us break down indifference

Sep 25, 2022
“To see, to be moved by, to bend on, to touch, to listen, to greet, to look at, to empathize, to put ourselves in the shoes of th…
Sunday 26th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 16:19-31
860

Pick your master: God or mammon?

Sep 18, 2022
I remember the segment of one noontime show here in the Philippines “PERA O BAYONG.” The contestant needs to choose money or the…
Sunday 25th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 16: 1-13
696

Make yourself searchable: Instead of running away, Run towards Him

Sep 11, 2022
Our world today is a witness to so many merciless acts leading to the loss of lives; the destruction of societies and even of cre…
Sunday 24th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 15:1-32
847

The logic of the cross

Sep 4, 2022
In today's Gospel, Jesus instructs a great multitude, demanding three conditions for those who want to become His disciple. First…
Sunday 23rd
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 14:25-33
991

Strive

Aug 21, 2022
The journey to Jerusalem is not yet finished for Jesus and all who follow Him. Among the doubts on the way, there is one concerni…
Sunday 21st
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 13:22-30
946

The Refusal of the Disciple

Aug 14, 2022
This Gospel is not very easy to understand. Jesus' words are very strong. Why did he say: " Do you think that I have come to brin…
Sunday 20th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 12, 49-53
914

Giving up on power and possessions

Aug 7, 2022
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell…
Sunday 19th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 12:32-48
608

Selfie Tayo

Jul 31, 2022
“Selfie Tayo.” All of us are a little addicted to pictures. We run like desperate just to join the group picture. We love to see…
Sunday 18th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 12:13-21
1056

To pray is a MUST

Jul 24, 2022
1. In the past two Sundays, we may say, St. Luke was describing to us who is a true disciple of Jesus. A true disciple of Jesus i…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 11:1–13
967

Everyday Samaritans

Jul 10, 2022
As Christians, we are familiar with the commandment of love. We have listened to numerous sermons about love for God and our neig…
Sunday 15th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 10:25-37
776