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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Jesus, the light that brings joy

Feb 2, 2020
The fest of the presentation of the Lord is also known as 'Candelaria.' Throughout this day the faithful bring their candles to b…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Luke 2:22-40
2231

The call. Called from… Called to.

Jan 26, 2020
If we had the power to save humanity, where, with whom and how would we begin? This Sunday liturgy gives us the way that the only…
Sunday 3rd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 4:12-23
2123

Sir, let me kiss my child!

Jan 19, 2020
I was standing in front of Marikina City Jail, waiting for the Mass. Standing along with me an old woman and a little girl. While…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Mt 18:1–5, 10
2263

This is my Beloved Son

Jan 12, 2020
During the baptism of Jesus, a voice resounded from heaven: "This is my beloved Son". The same words will be heard also during th…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year A
Matthew 3:13-17
4864

Lift up your eyes and look round

Jan 5, 2020
On January 1, we thanked God for the gift of TIME. We look at the past months with gratitude, because we learned many things. We…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year A
Matthew 2:1-12
1643

Family is love forever

Dec 29, 2019
The feast of the Holy Family invites us to reflect on the important matter of being a family. Let us examine how we live as a fam…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year A
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
1814

To fear or to trust?

Dec 22, 2019
We’re a few days to begin the Christmas season, then it’s good to ask ourselves if we are already prepared for the coming of the…
Sunday 4th
Advent
Year A
Matthew 1:18:24
1873

We Rejoice…

Dec 15, 2019
“Are you the one who is to come or should we look for another?” The question of John the Baptist to Jesus is a question of assura…
Sunday 3rd
Advent
Year A
Matthew 11:2-11
2434

What to say?

Dec 8, 2019
While going through this wonderful season of Advent and preparing the celebration of Christmas, listening to many sweet words and…
Sunday 2nd
Advent
Year A
Matthew 3: 1-12
2676

Wake up! pay attention!

Dec 1, 2019
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with God. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For…
Sunday 1st
Advent
Year A
Mattthew 24:37-44
1557