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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

Being a shining star for the new Magi today

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Epiphany, the revelation of the Lord to the world. For the Orthodox Church, Epiphany replace…

“Get Up and Go…”: Joseph and the Courage of the Holy Family

When we think of Jesus’ family, we often fall into the trap of idealization. A sentimental vision is widespread—one that imagines…

Mt 2,13-15.19-23

Saint Joseph: a loving father

In the past Sundays, we were inspired by John the Baptist to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord. On this fourth and fin…

Matthew 1:18-24

KUNG SAAN KA MASAYA… O KUNG SAAN KA MAGALAK?

Masaya ka ba sa buhay mo? O nalulungkot ka? These are the questions a retreat master once asked his retreatants. Today is Gaudete…

Matthew 11:2-11

The Kingdom of God is at Hand, Prepare!

Last Sunday as we started the new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent, the figure of Noah was given by Jesus to us as…

Let’s Spell It Out: A-D-V-E-N-T!

Happy New Year! Yes, I mean it. With this First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year in our Roman Catholic Church; a…

Matthew 24:37-44

The Crucified Jesus, the King Rule by Love

Happy Christ the King of the Universe Sunday. The Church’s liturgical year concludes with this feast of Christ the King, institut…

Jesus, the Living Temple Amid the Storms of Life

This Gospel invites us today to consider the deeper meaning of our faith—the presence of God among us in a living, breathing way…

The Temple of Your Heart

I had the privilege of visiting the Lateran Basilica in Rome last year, the church we celebrate today. It’s hard to describe the…

Moving from life to life

It is certainly difficult to remember our departed family members and friends. We grieve because we love them and we are sad beca…

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