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Biblical reflections

Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.

NOT TO STORE BUT TO SHARE

Once, a seminarian asked me, “Who is more blessed—a poor man or a rich man?” I didn’t answer immediately. Instead, I threw the qu…

Luke 12:13–21

PRAYING WITH THE HEART OF A CHILD

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray. And He does so in a way that speaks beautifully to the heart of famil…

Welcoming Jesus

One of the things that has always amazed me as a foreigner living in the Philippines is the warmth of Filipino hospitality. It’s…

Luke 10:38–42

Go and do likewise

Today, the Gospel presents one of the most powerful parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. It begins with a questi…

Rejoyce, because your names are written in heaven

In today's Gospel, Jesus expresses his desire to involve people in his own mission. He said, “The harvest is abundant but the lab…

Lk 10:1-12.17-20

United in Christ, Apostles to the World

The Church invites us to celebrate Saints Peter and Paul with these words: “For by your providence the blessed Apostles Peter an…

The Miracle of the distribution of bread

A few days ago, I was with some parishioners, enjoying a conversation about our lives. One of them shared something that deeply t…

GOD OF RELATIONSHIP

Today, we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday—the Feast of our God: one in essence but three in Persons. The Trinity is a mystery, not…

Awaken by God within us

There was once a time when all human beings were gods, but they so abused their divinity that Brahma, the chief god, decided to t…

Ascension: A Joyful Departure

When someone we love goes away, whether it’s a parent working abroad, a child leaving for college, or a friend moving to another…

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