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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

From Fear to Fire: Embracing the Power of Pentecost

May 24, 2026
Pentecost Sunday is a beautiful reminder that God never leaves His people alone. After Jesus’ resurrection, continuing his missio…
Sunday Feast
Year A
John 20:19-23
1903

CHRIST ASCENDS SO THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT MAY DESCEND

May 17, 2026
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is not about Jesus abandoning the world, but about the fulfillment of salvation. Chris…
Sunday Feast
Year A
Matthew 28:16-20
1917

Loving Jesus, Receiving the Spirit

May 10, 2026
In this Gospel, Jesus tells us how to love him and how to perceive the presence of the Spirit that the Father sends us thanks to…
Sunday 6th
Easter
Year A
John 14:15-21
1989

From Knowing About Jesus to Living with Him

May 3, 2026
On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, John’s Gospel brings us into a very intimate moment between Jesus and His disciples. We are still…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year A
John 14:1-12
2100

I am the gate!

Apr 26, 2026
I am the Gate! Jesus identifies Himself with this image. We know the function of a gate: it allows someone to enter, or it preven…
Sunday 4th
Easter
Year A
John 10:1-10
2234

Where do broken hearts go? Emmaus!

Apr 19, 2026
There is a famous song, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston, that asks a very human question: Where do broken hearts g…
Sunday 3rd
Easter
Year A
Luke 24:13-35
2702

Father, can I hug you?

Apr 12, 2026
"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned… These are my sins….” Sometimes, a penitent finds it difficult to begin or to confess their…
Sunday 2nd
Easter
Year A
John 20:19–31
2292

EXULT BECAUSE HE IS RISEN

Apr 5, 2026
Exult! Let us exult at the triumph of our mighty King! Yes, this is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad! So sin…
Sunday 1st
Easter
Year A
Jn 20:1–9
2201

“Passion Sunday,” not "Fashion Sunday”

Mar 29, 2026
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, but the liturgy reminds us of its deeper name: Passion Sunday. It is a day of sharp contrasts—the…
Sunday Feast
Lent
Year A
Matthew 26:14—27:66
2220

Come Out: Finding Hope and New Life with Jesus

Mar 22, 2026
My brothers and sisters, As a deacon, one of my sacred duties is to stand with families at the graveside and offer the Church’s…
Sunday 5th
Lent
Year A
John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
2089