“All my dedication to the service of the building of the Kingdom.” Lk. 19:11-28 With the expectation of the coming of the Kingdom, Jesus narrates the parable of the man who, on leaving for a distant country to be named king, calls his workers and gives a sum of money, so that they can work …
“The Son has come to save what has been lost.” Lk. 19:1-10 The encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus is a challenging passage for the society of our time. Jesus stops, invites him to be with Him and is invited to eat at His house. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, a man who was frowned upon …
“Recover your sight, your faith has saved you.” Lk. 18:35-43 The Lord wants us to persevere in prayer and above all to be creative, as did the blind man of Jericho, who cried out: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”…and he screamed louder. God’s will is to stop, ask us, and listen to …
“By their perseverance they will save their lives.” Lk. 21: 5-19 On Jesus’ last visit to Jerusalem, some of those who accompanied him were amazed at the “beauty of the temple.” Jesus, on the other hand, felt something very different. His prophetic eyes saw the temple more deeply; in that great place the Kingdom of …
“God will do justice to his elect.” Lk. 18:1-8 Today’s meeting is with the widowed woman, who goes to the judge solicitously so that he can do justice to her rival. The judge does not listen to her, not because he is a just man, but so that she will stop annoying him. For us, …
“Whoever tries to preserve his life will lose it.” Lk. 17:26-37 Jesus makes us aware of the meaning of the Kingdom of God by being connected to the spiritual life, but also by properly valuing the material. As integral beings and today more than ever, we need to drink from sources of life that strengthen …
“The Kingdom of God is in your midst.” Lk. 17:20-25 The Pharisees ask Jesus: when will the Kingdom of God arrive?, and Jesus answers: “The coming of the Kingdom of God is not subject to calculation because it is already in your midst.” The Pharisees were waiting for the Kingdom to break out in great …
“One of them…, came back glorifying God.” Lk. 17:11-19 The Word invites us to review today the value of gratuitousness. Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, He meets ten lepers, all of them ask him for healing: “Jesus Teacher, have mercy on us”. On the way to present themselves to the priests, they are …
“We are mere servants.” Lk. 17:7-10 Today’s Gospel presents us with an example that is apparently strong…it is the insinuation that Jesus advocates and defends naiveté and blind servility. On the contrary, it is the proposal for those of us who collaborate with the Lord, in the construction of his Kingdom. It is a matter …
“If he apologizes seven times saying ”I’m sorry”, forgive him.” Lk. 17:1-6 In today’s Gospel, Jesus traces an ethical route for us to live our relationships with others; the first in relation to the youngest, those who did not count in Jewish society; And he warns: “Oh to those who scandalize them.” Parents and educators …
