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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
768

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
770

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
739

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener

May 6, 2012
Upon reading this Gospel, some questions come to mind: Jesus is identified as the “true vine.”  Is there such a thing as…
Sunday 5th
Easter
Year B
John 15: 1 - 8
1425

In what ways do you feel challenged?

Apr 29, 2012
The Gospel of today presents the theme of the Good Shepherd according to the vision and understanding of the evangelist John. She…
Sunday 4th
Easter
Year B
John 10: 11-18
725

How to explain that after the resurrected Jesus eats fish?

Apr 22, 2012
Just few verses before the Gospel passage of today the Disciples are presented as rejoicing telling one another the big news that…
Sunday 3rd
Easter
Year B
Luke 24: 36 - 48
855

Peace be with you!

Apr 15, 2012
Sunday 2nd
Easter
Year B
John 20:19-31
990

He saw and believed

Apr 8, 2012
We can perceive, almost touch and breathe the victory over death in the first words of today’s Gospel. Everything was silent on e…
Sunday Feast
Easter
Year B
John 20: 1-9
918

Mark: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ

Apr 1, 2012
Let us appreciate some aspects of the way Mark narrates to us the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ! One first detail which is…
Sunday 6th
Lent
Year B
Mark 15: 1-39
623

We would like to see Jesus

Mar 25, 2012
Some important people manifested their desire to see Jesus.  His answer to their request – unless the grain of wheat falls i…
Sunday 5th
Lent
Year B
John 12:20-33
706