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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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

Upon reading this Gospel, some questions come to mind: Jesus is identified as the “true vine.” Is there such a thing as…

In what ways do you feel challenged?

The Gospel of today presents the theme of the Good Shepherd according to the vision and understanding of the evangelist John. She…

How to explain that after the resurrected Jesus eats fish?

Just few verses before the Gospel passage of today the Disciples are presented as rejoicing telling one another the big news that…

Luke 24: 36 - 48

Peace be with you!

He saw and believed

We can perceive, almost touch and breathe the victory over death in the first words of today’s Gospel. Everything was silent on e…

Mark: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ

Let us appreciate some aspects of the way Mark narrates to us the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ! One first detail which is…

We would like to see Jesus

Some important people manifested their desire to see Jesus. His answer to their request – unless the grain of wheat falls i…

How can a father give his son to the wolves knowing that he will be devoured?

I am writing this few lines while visiting the Xaverian Novitiate in Campinas, Brazil. This afternoon the temperature went as far…

Stop making my Father’s house a market-place!

As Jesus began chasing away vendors and animals from the Temple he said “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s h…

The beginning of Jesus' preaching of the Good News of God in Galilee

The arrest of John made Jesus go back and begin his proclamation of the Good News. It was an explosive beginning! Jesus goes thro…

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