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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

We are called to be Fruitful

May 2, 2021
When I was in Philosophy, I used to take care of our little garden. Cutting the grass and plants was my delight. In the middle of…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year B
John 15:1-8
2251

One Shepherd, One Flock

Apr 25, 2021
The fourth Sunday of Easter is a special day of prayer for vocations based on the theme of the Good Shepherd. The Gospel reminds…
Sunday 4th
Easter
Year B
Jn 10:11-18
1350

Changing situation

Apr 18, 2021
This reflection is not a personal reflection, it is a result of a group meditations. Three months ago, after I knew that I had to…
Sunday 3rd
Easter
Year B
Lk 24:35–48
1643

Peace, Love, Mission, and Forgiveness

Apr 11, 2021
In today's Gospel, Jesus appears twice to the disciples, when still "the doors were locked" for fear of the Jews. Jesus right awa…
Sunday 2nd
Easter
Year B
Jn 20:19-31
1348

Keeping faith in the Master

Apr 4, 2021
Along our life journey we often realize how slow our pace is. At times we may even get stuck. Our pitfalls may give opportunities…
Sunday 1st
Easter
Year B
Jn 20:1-9
1024

Disciples at the feet of the cross

Mar 28, 2021
Reading slowly these words of the prophet Isaiah, do I identify myself with the disciple or rather with the weary? The prophet I…
Sunday Feast
Lent
Year B
Is 50,4-7
1915

Embracing Death

Mar 21, 2021
Death is a reality, not a prank. Death is inevitable. Death is real. Though we know these realities still we have difficulties ac…
Sunday 5th
Lent
Year B
John 12: 20-33
1632

Laetare Sunday

Mar 14, 2021
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday, which means “Rejoice Sunday”. Day of joy in the middle of our Lenten journey…
Sunday 4th
Lent
Year B
Jn 3:14-21
1902

How lovely is your dwelling Place, O God!

Mar 7, 2021
“A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. “I’…
Sunday 3rd
Lent
Year B
John 2:13-25
1187

Father and Son

Feb 28, 2021
The second Sunday of Lent's readings helps us reflect on the relationship between the son and father portrayed by Abrahan-Isaac…
Sunday 2nd
Lent
Year B
Mk 9:2–10
1735