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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1203

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
2384

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
1125

"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
1918

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
2149

Stay with us. It is nearly evening…

Apr 26, 2020
Today’s Gospel invites us to put our own situation and the situation of the world in the middle of COVID-19’s crisis, as the situ…
Sunday 3rd
Easter
Year A
Luke 24:13-35
2606

His mercy endures forever

Apr 19, 2020
Some days ago, I received a message from the public service advisory saying: "it's ok not to be ok. Normal lang na makaramdam ng…
Sunday 2nd
Easter
Year A
John 20:19-31
2667

Even now Jesus has risen!

Apr 12, 2020
The most joyful day of the life of the disciples was Easter Sunday. And hopefully also for us who are struggling right now with t…
Sunday 1st
Easter
Year A
John 20: 1-9
1271

“Who is this?... This is Jesus…”

Apr 5, 2020
One of the most common word in our ears in the past days is lockdown. This and other words like this became familiar to all of us…
Sunday Feast
Lent
Year A
Matthew 21:1-11
2137

“We stayed at work for you, you stay at home for us”

Mar 29, 2020
It has been two weeks now, we stay at home, since the lockdown declared by the government. We have cooperated, following the orde…
Sunday 5th
Lent
Year A
John 11:1-45
2769