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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
1625

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
1947

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
1082

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
997

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
1038

A selfless God

Jun 16, 2019
Today we celebrate the great and central mystery of our Catholic Church the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity: One God in three pers…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year C
John 16:12-15
1133

Everyday Pentecost

Jun 9, 2019
“Receive the Holy Spirit.” The gift of the Father is given to us through Jesus. The Spirit of truth and life. The fifty days tha…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year C
John 20:19-23
1188

Make your home in me as I make mine in you

Jun 2, 2019
A little girl walked with her mother in a garden. While the mother was taking pictures, the little girl said, Mommy, I want to be…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year C
Luke 24:46-53
2117

My Peace I give to you!

May 26, 2019
Some days ago, a person told me that because of his serious commitment for the poor, looking for justice and the common good, he…
Sunday 6th
Easter
Year C
John 14:23-29
1393

Behold, I make all things new

May 19, 2019
Last Sunday, we listen to the word of God that said, “My sheep hear my voice: I know them, and they follow me…” Let us try to go…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year C
John 13:31-33a, 32-35
1713