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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

As we listen to the story

Nov 27, 2011
It is not so difficult to identify the central theme of today’s gospel. It is enough to pay attention to the word that is being r…
Sunday 1st
Advent
Year B
Mark 13:33-37
765

The Sheep and the Goats

Nov 20, 2011
Perhaps the main purpose of this parable is not to describe what is going to happen in the final judgment, but to lead the disc…
Sunday 34th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:31-46
722

The Parable of the Talents

Nov 13, 2011
I have listened to preachers who interpret the “talents” mentioned in this parable as personal qualities that each individual has…
Sunday 33rd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:14-30
710

The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Nov 6, 2011
Jesus communicates his teaching through a very common happening that is a wedding feast as it used to be in his time. What is the…
Sunday 32nd
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 25:1-13
1005

How do we know if we are Pharisees or not?

Oct 30, 2011
In the chapter 23 of Matthew Jesus uses a very harsh language against the Scribes and Pharisees. Thus it is necessary to keep in…
Sunday 31st
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 23:1-1
798

The Most Important Commandment

Oct 23, 2011
The Rabbis of Jesus’ time while studying the Bible composed a list of all the commandments contained in the scriptures. They reac…
Sunday 30th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:34-40
784

Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar

Oct 16, 2011
The question posed by the opponents of Jesus is very tricky and they were undoubtedly confident that Jesus would not find a way o…
Sunday 29th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:15-22
1266

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Oct 9, 2011
I would like to begin my reflection with a quiz on today's gospel: Who is the king? Who is the son whose wedding is celebrate…
Sunday 28th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 22:1-14
1102

The Parable of the Tenants

Oct 1, 2011
At the end of this parable Jesus asks for the participation of his listeners: “When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, wh…
Sunday 27th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 21:33-43
1286

The Parable of the Two Sons

Sep 25, 2011
Conversion is not only about shifting to another religion or stop living a sinful life, but it is also about changing the way we…
Sunday 26th
Ordinary Time
Year A
Matthew 21:28-32
1148