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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

‘Rest’ on times of pandemic

Jul 5, 2020
I find consolation in today's Gospel during these difficult times of Pandemic. Jesus told his disciples: “come to me, all you who…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 11:25-30
932

The guest is Jesus

Jun 28, 2020
The theme for this 13th Sunday in the Ordinary time is Hospitality. Filipinos are tagged as hospitable people. Is it true? How to…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 10:37-42
1712

The Little Sparrows

Jun 21, 2020
In the middle of the global crisis we are, for sure there no other word that can assure us more than the ones of Jesus: “do not b…
Sunday 12th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 10:26-33
1253

Leaving the Catholic Church is a bad idea

Jun 14, 2020
A Former Protestant Pastor, Keith Nester, who converted to the Catholic Church, recently said that “leaving the Catholic Church i…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
John 6: 51-58
1263

Communion of the Divine Persons

Jun 7, 2020
The Holy Trinity is communion of the Divine Persons: one with the Other, one for the Other, one in the Other. I would like to st…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
John 3:16-18
2685

New possibilities amid hopelessness

May 31, 2020
The Solemnity of Pentecost makes the life of Christ present in our lives by God's gift of the Holy Spirit. As families and indiv…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year A
John 20:19-23
1241

In the end: Heaven

May 24, 2020
One day, ‘Kuya Kawawa’ went to an ATM. In his hand, there was his credit card. Unfortunately, a lot of people in the ATM. Althoug…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year A
Matthew 28:16-20
2423

Spirit of Truth

May 17, 2020
Jesus said, “If you love me you will keep my commandments” ‘The Father will give you an Advocate – the Spirit of Truth” “I will n…
Sunday 6th
Easter
Year A
John 14:15-21
1172

"God is like Jesus"

May 10, 2020
Today’s Gospel is very rich in insights. While answering his disciples’ questions, Jesus takes the opportunity to explain very im…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year A
John 14:1-12
1954

A Familiar voice

May 3, 2020
In this time of Covid 19, we are wearing face masks and gloves to protect ourselves and others from the virus. Going out to buy f…
Sunday 4th
Easter
Year A
John 10:1-10
2181