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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

“… Listen to Him”: The Light That Transfigures and Sends

Mar 1, 2026
On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Gospel leads us once again to a mountain. Jesus reveals himself to three chosen disciples—and t…
Sunday 2nd
Lent
Year A
Matthew 17:1-9
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I have set before you life and death

Feb 22, 2026
“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life…” (Dt 30:19). Lent starts with an important st…
Sunday 1st
Lent
Year A
Matthew 4:1-11
2403

Living the Law with a Filipino Heart

Feb 15, 2026
When Jesus says in today’s Gospel, “I have come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it,” He is speaking to people who knew the…
Sunday 6th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 5:17-37
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LET YOUR FAITH SHINE

Feb 8, 2026
“Be yourself.” “Just do it.” “If it feels good, do it.” “I get to do whatever I want to do.” These slogans apparently encourage a…
Sunday 5th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 5:13-16
2468

The Quest for Happiness

Feb 1, 2026
Every human heart is on a quest for happiness, me too. From the moment we wake until the end of our lives, we seek what we believ…
Sunday 4th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 5:1-12a
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REPENT AND FOLLOW

Jan 25, 2026
In the Gospel of Matthew 4:12-23, we see Jesus beginning his public ministry after the arrest of John the Baptist. He doesn't sta…
Sunday 3rd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 4:12-23
2688

Allowing the Santo Niño to Grow in Our Homes and Lives

Jan 18, 2026
“Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt 18:3). During my ministry in…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 18:1-5. 10
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BAPTIZED TO BE SENT

Jan 11, 2026
Brothers and sisters, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to a close and serves as the opening stage…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 3:13-17
2974

Being a shining star for the new Magi today

Jan 4, 2026
This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Epiphany, the revelation of the Lord to the world. For the Orthodox Church, Epiphany replace…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year A
Matthew 2:1-12
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“Get Up and Go…”: Joseph and the Courage of the Holy Family

Dec 28, 2025
When we think of Jesus’ family, we often fall into the trap of idealization. A sentimental vision is widespread—one that imagines…
Sunday Feast
Christmas
Year A
Mt 2,13-15.19-23
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