Skip to main content

Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
884

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
578

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
1027

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
932

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
735

A Message for Being Lay Missionaries

Jul 3, 2022
While Matthew’s Gospel has only one story of Jesus sending out the Disciples (The Twelve; 10:1-16), Luke’s Gospel has two stories…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 10:1-12; 17-20
591

Left behind...

Jun 26, 2022
Discipleship is something costly. All disciples in all times looking at the Master's life is somehow aware of its costs. We, disc…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Lk 9:51-62
850

We Become One Body

Jun 19, 2022
We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ this coming Sunday. We celebrate the love of the Lord who does not le…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 9:11b–17
897

A reflection on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Jun 12, 2022
Already full of young families, youth, and children, this early afternoon, the chapel. The white casket in front of the altar; li…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year C
John 16:12-15
588

The Fifth Gospel

Jun 5, 2022
We are lucky because we do not have only one Gospel telling us about Jesus, but we have four gospels that are a real mine showing…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year C
John 20:19–23
1025