“Zechariah, do not be afraid, for God has heard your prayer.” Luke 1, 5-25 The Annunciation scene of the birth of John the Baptist reveals to us how God is present in a loving and attentive way in the concrete lives of people. He knows Elizabeth and Zechariah deeply; their advanced age, their desire to …
“When Joseph woke up from sleep, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him.” Matthew 1, 18-24 The Gospel of Matthew presents us with the origin of Jesus, highlighting his belonging to the descendants of David, thus fulfilling the promise of the Messiah announced in the Old Testament. Israel has a deep …
“This is a list of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, who was a descendant of David and Abraham.” Matthew 1, 1-17 The list of ancestors invites us to recognize ourselves as part of the generations that have opened themselves to being an expression of the action of God the Father in history. In that long …
“Which of the two did what his father wanted?” Matthew 21, 28-32 The commitment of those of us who have been baptized is demonstrated more in works than in words. Being a reason for hope comes from the way we live our daily lives; in the justice of our actions, in the way we understand, …
“Well, I don’t tell you by what authority I do this either.” Matthew 21, 23-27 The chief priests and elders’ question about the origin of Jesus’ authority becomes an opportunity for Him to confront them about their lack of sincerity. Instead of recognizing the value of the life and mission of John the Baptist within …
“Go and tell John what you are seeing and hearing.” Matthew 11, 2-11 The connection between the mission of John the Baptist and that of Jesus is clear and is expressed in the appreciation that each one sees in the other. When John’s disciples ask Jesus if He is the one expected, the answer is …
“Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him.” Matthew 17, 10-13 Many did not know how to see the prophetic action of John the Baptist—in the style of Elijah—and Jesus anticipates the difficulty they will have in recognizing in Him the promised Messiah. This spiritual blindness continues to challenge our faith. Seeing and …
“My soul praises the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1, 39-48 Mary’s visit to Isabel, within the framework of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, highlights the strength of the Spirit and the joy that springs from service to others. Today we are invited to have a …
“John is the prophet Elijah who was to come.” Matthew 11, 11-15 The growth of the Kingdom of God is not without difficulties, controversies and challenges. The life of John the Baptist is a testimony to this because his path was not easy, as he confronted the customs and expectations of his time. He went …
“I will give them rest.” Matthew 11, 28-30 The true meaning of this wait is the celebration of the Messiah who enters our history. It is a message especially addressed to those who today feel hopeless, overwhelmed by limits, daily difficulties, conflicts in relationships or exclusions that weigh on so many. In the midst of …
