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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

The communion built around Christ and nourished by the one Eucharistic bread

Jul 29, 2012
The First Reading of today throws light on the prophetic aspect of the person of Jesus by telling a parallel story to that o…
Sunday 17th
Ordinary Time
Year B
John 6:1-15
551

As a leader, Jesus guides them to the right path

Jul 22, 2012
FIRST READING In the first reading, Jeremiah warns the leaders, who are negligent of their duties as shepherds. They scatter…
Sunday 16th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 6:30-34
599

Only the necessary is necessary

Jul 15, 2012
I read recently a story about a group of young people who ventured to climb a high mountain undergoing a very challenging journey…
Sunday 15th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 6:7-13
616

A prophet is only despised in his own country

Jul 8, 2012
There is a story about a travelling circus that was in the outskirts of a village. One evening a fire broke out and there was a d…
Sunday 14th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 6:1-6
615

Talitha cum

Jul 1, 2012
Beyond the miracles there is a sign. Let us try to see it! The stories are about two women: one was 12 years old and about to die…
Sunday 13th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mark 5.21-43
800

St. John the Baptist

Jun 24, 2012
This solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist reminds us firstly of the role of prayer in our lives. His birth took place…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year B
Luke 1: 57 - 66, 80
650

The testimony of Fr. Salvatore Deiana

Jun 17, 2012
The Gospel of today gives us two parables, both with agricultural themes.  The first one opposes the power and richness of t…
Sunday 11th
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 4: 26-34
601

Why is the Eucharist not like the Baptism?

Jun 10, 2012
Many people reduce the Sacrament of the Eucharist to a sentimental encounter with Jesus, as way of feeling very close to him and…
Sunday Feast
Ordinary Time
Year B
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
748

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation

May 20, 2012
The central point of today’s Gospel is the role of the disciples in the world after Jesus’ return to the Father. The text present…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year B
Mark 16: 15 - 20
749

Now remain in my love

May 13, 2012
As I read the Gospel of John an imaginary Bible-sharing group comes to my mind. In my imagination I see Ate Linda, a straight for…
Sunday 6th
Easter
Year B
John 15: 9 -17
723