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
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
It’s the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It’s difficult for me to understand it fully. I wonder if there is really anyone here on earth who really understands it full. Because of its difficulties, I understand why it is, as it … Continue reading
The Word of God is always surprising. Today, I have been touched by the image that is at the heart of the Advent season: “when the messiah will come, the Lord will give His people strength and He will let … Continue reading
Solemnity of All Saints (Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14/Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/1 John 3:1-3/Matthew 5:1-12a) “Who are these wearing white robes, and where did they come from?” If I want to understand and remain faithful to the true meaning of this feast, I have … Continue reading
Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Simon and Jude, two of the first followers of Jesus. Looking at them, I am reminded that this month – with the Word of Life – I, too, am called to renew my decision … Continue reading
Today the words of Jesus are tough. He speaks openly, with words filled with many feelings: hurt, disappointment and tenderness. Jesus was a real person and today He opens His heart. What do I see? I can peek in and … Continue reading
This week Christ invites us to join Him in walking on waters. Is it really possible? Do I believe that He can ask me to do such a thing? The disciples find themselves in a frightening situation: they have obeyed Jesus’ … Continue reading
Life is full of contradictions and paradoxes. I see them everywhere. This weekend, the liturgy of the Word allows me to enter into this very basic human reality and come to terms to it. How can I deal with contradictions … Continue reading
I look at the story of the washing of the feet and wonder how can I enter into this reality so that I, too, can do this and, therefore, partake of the Kingdom. He loved them to the end. This … Continue reading