Thursday of the 3rd week of Advent ( 1: Isa 54:1-10; R: Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13; G: Lk 7:24-3) He comes and His coming creates a new reality in my life. Today He comes in Love. “My love shall never leave you nor my covenant of peace … Continue reading
In this special year, believers around the world are called to renew their commitment to the faith that is always the source of new light. Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed a Year of Faith beginning October 11, 2012 and concluding … Continue reading
Today, the Gospel makes me aware that Jesus is looking for something specific in my life: good fruits. This is why He came, this is what He wants from us: that we may produce fruits. He is pointing at something … Continue reading
Monday of 12th week/OT: Daily Readings Every once in a while this passages comes up, and whether I like it or not I have to live it out. Every time I read it and meditate upon these wonderful words of Jesus, … Continue reading
Thursday of XI/OT: Daily Readings Yesterday, the Word challenged me to take a look at the hidden part of my life – the part that includes my relationship with God who is the Great Motivator of all I do. Today, I take another … Continue reading
January 2 – Readings of the Day After a week spent looking at the manger and contemplating the great gift that God has given us, the gift of His own self, now I am asked to look at my relationship with … Continue reading
Christmas time is almost overwhelming. Since the celebration of Christmas Masses, I have been taken – once again – but the maddening Love that God has for us: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” For me, this is … Continue reading
Fourth Sunday of Advent/B (1: 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16; R: Ps 89:2-5,27,29; 2: Rom 16:25-27; G: Lk 1:26-38) The Advent wreath is fully lit. Its bright light allows us to see further: He comes to us in unexpected way. He comes on His own terms … Continue reading
Wed of Third Week of Advent (1: Isa 45:6-8,18,21-25 R: Ps 85:9-14 G: Lk 7:18-23 ) The coming of the Lord is a cosmic event. And it happens, as it did two thousands years ago, in a way that goes beyond our expectations. Yes: He … Continue reading
I don’t usually see the link between Faithfulness and prostitution but somehow it became clear today as I meditated on the Word. I see it as clear opposite – spiritually, being faithful means to be exclusively fixed on the love … Continue reading