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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

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
708

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
683

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
866

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
711

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
659

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
817

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
853

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
781

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
1471

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
769