Easter
Sunday’s gospel reflections written by the Xaverian Missionaries.
Loving Jesus, Receiving the Spirit
May 10, 2026
In this Gospel, Jesus tells us how to love him and how to perceive the presence of the Spirit that the Father sends us thanks to…
John 14:15-21
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From Knowing About Jesus to Living with Him
May 3, 2026
On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, John’s Gospel brings us into a very intimate moment between Jesus and His disciples. We are still…
John 14:1-12
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I am the gate!
Apr 26, 2026
I am the Gate! Jesus identifies Himself with this image. We know the function of a gate: it allows someone to enter, or it preven…
John 10:1-10
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Where do broken hearts go? Emmaus!
Apr 19, 2026
There is a famous song, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston, that asks a very human question: Where do broken hearts g…
Luke 24:13-35
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Father, can I hug you?
Apr 12, 2026
"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned… These are my sins….” Sometimes, a penitent finds it difficult to begin or to confess their…
John 20:19–31
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EXULT BECAUSE HE IS RISEN
Apr 5, 2026
Exult! Let us exult at the triumph of our mighty King! Yes, this is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad! So sin…
Jn 20:1–9
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Ascension: A Joyful Departure
Jun 1, 2025
When someone we love goes away, whether it’s a parent working abroad, a child leaving for college, or a friend moving to another…
Mk 16:15-20
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A Peace the World Cannot Give
May 25, 2025
Have you ever experienced a moment when everything felt overwhelming, yet somehow, a deep calm remained in your heart? In today’s…
John 14:23-29
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The Cross, the Absence, and the Commandment
May 18, 2025
We find ourselves once again in the Easter season—this sacred time of joy, renewal, and reflection on the risen life of Christ. B…
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
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Following the Good Shepherd
May 11, 2025
In this world, there are many shepherds who want us to follow them. They want us to follow them so they can take us to their chos…
John 10: 27-30
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