Biblical reflections
Fr. Everaldo Dos Santos, SX
Feast of the Sto NIno
Listening to the Spirit
Listening to the Word
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Reflection
Gospel Reflections
Beyond the Gathering: Loving Through Conflict
Today’s Gospel reading is very interesting to reflect on. Most of the faithful, when they read this story, focus only on the final part of the Gospel: “For where two or three are gathered in my name…
Allowing Jesus to Change Us
Last Sunday, we heard Peter make a beautiful profession of faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus praised Peter for this confession and entrusted him with a great responsibilit…
Who Is Jesus for Me? From Encounter to Mission
At Caesarea Philippi, far from the noise and distractions of Jerusalem, Jesus asks his disciples two questions: “Who do people say that I am?” and, more importantly, “But who do you say that I am?”…