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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

By dwelling in God we become small

Aug 25, 2019
In the gospel of the XXI Sunday of the Ordinary Time, we encounter two images, one opposite of the other: The first image is the…
Sunday 21st
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 13:22-30
1093

Let nothing to get in the way as we follow the Lord

Aug 18, 2019
“Let nothing to get in the way as we follow the Lord.” Since two weeks ago we have been inviting to recognize many kinds of barr…
Sunday 20th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 12:49-53
1150

The things that we value the most must determine our priorities

Aug 11, 2019
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”   Once, in the minor seminary during a retreat, I was ask…
Sunday 19th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 12:32-40
1098

Be rich in the sight of God

Aug 4, 2019
When I was still in Sierra Leone, I asked some primary students what they would like to be in the future. Some answered they woul…
Sunday 18th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 12:13-21
1375

Lord, teach us to pray

Jul 28, 2019
Lord, teach us to pray… this desire of the disciple is similar to the one of all disciples. After witnessing Jesus in prayer, esp…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 11:1-13
1313

Jesus does not need servants, but friends.

Jul 21, 2019
This Sunday’s Gospel is the continuation of the parable of the Good Samaritan we read last Sunday. The last words Jesus addressed…
Sunday 16th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 10:38-42
1580

The drama of our time: The split between the Gospel and culture

Jul 14, 2019
What comes immediately before the parable of the good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) is a beatitude Jesus addressed to the disciples: “T…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 10:25-37
1911

The kingdom of God is at hand for you

Jul 7, 2019
Friend: “He is calling you!!” You: “Who is calling me?” Friend: “The Lord…He needs some other persons to bring the Good News to a…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 10:1-9
1045

Ongoing mission: Following the will of God

Jun 30, 2019
“He resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem.” The readings of today invite us to reflect on how we put our commitment to f…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 9:51-62
958

The mystery of faith

Jun 23, 2019
The Church has received the Eucharist as Christ’s gift par excellence, and not only as a gift among many others. It is the gift o…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year C
Luke 9:11b-17
994