April 9 – Luke 8:40-9:6 – “He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.” (Lk 9:1) Jesus gives to His disciples the opportunity to share in His power over all that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Heavenwards
February 9, 2014
The Sermon on the Mount, which is part of the Gospel reading for this Sunday, it is not intended for individuals isolated from each other, but to those who are willing to consider themselves to be a community of people … Continue reading
February 2, 2014
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. The Temple is the place of God’s presence and it is interesting that we are witnessing the meeting between the finite space of the earth and … Continue reading
January 26, 2014
It’s good to be home. As you well know, I spent some time in Italy visiting my family and then I had the opportunity to be at a meeting with 900+ priests from all over the world. We spent time … Continue reading
4th Sunday of Advent
This upcoming week is quite special. We celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent this weekend and, of course, Christmas. This Advent has been an interesting Journey and I hope yours has been just as fruitful. Preparing for Christmas means … Continue reading
December 15, 2013
We enter the Third week of Advent and we are invited to rejoice because the coming of the Lord is getting near. How are we proceeding with our preparation to Christmas? Are we making room for Emmanuel: God-with-us? John the … Continue reading
December 8, 2013
We begin the second week of the season of Advent. Another candle is lit; more light is shed on your path. This is a season that calls us to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord who, in turn, … Continue reading
November 11, 2013
We are getting closer and closer to the end of the liturgical year with the celebration of Feast of Christ the King. The Liturgies will invite to engage the conflicts that we have in our lives and also keep in … Continue reading
November 3, 2013
This week we meditate on the figure of Zacchaeus, one of my favorite characters of the Gospel. We are invited this week to do what we can to meet with Jesus and to welcome in our homes, into our lives. … Continue reading
October 27, 2013
The liturgy of the Word reminds us that all people seek God and the sincere search for God is a prerequisite for being able to encounter Him in our lives. The research is God’s humble condition to experience his salvation … Continue reading