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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
686

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
631

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
790

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
809

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
755

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
1441

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
741

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
881

Peace be with you!

Apr 15, 2012
Sunday 2nd
Easter
Year B
John 20:19-31
1012

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
938