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“But no sign will be given to him except the sign of Jonah.” Lk. 11:29-32 When we hear this phrase that Jesus said to the people who were crowded around him, it seems that it was little, it seems that it was an inadequate sign. But, when we continue reading the story in the verses […]

“The kingdom of heaven is like a king celebrating the wedding of his son.” Mt. 22:1-14 The Evangelists tell us that, on several occasions, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to different images or situations, to help us grasp its meaning or to teach us some indispensable attitude that refers to it. In today’s Gospel,

“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and do it.” Lk. 11:27-28 Faced with the praise that the woman in the crowd, surely with great admiration and enthusiasm, gives to the mother of Jesus, He responds with the conviction of someone who has discovered what truly gives well-being, joy and freedom. Jesus has

“I cast out demons with the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.” Lk. 11:15-26 The Gospel tells us that some of Jesus’ contemporaries, those who had the great joy of seeing him in person, did not believe that He came from the Father. Today He presents us with the

“How much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Lk. 11:5-13 Jesus continues to insist on teaching us the mercy and great love that God has for us. He knows that it is so difficult for us to understand that gratuitous love. That is why He instructs

“They were all unanimous in prayer, together with some women and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with their brethren.” Acts 1:12-14  Today, in the celebration that we commemorate as a Church, the liturgy reminds us that after the Ascension, the apostles, the disciples of Jesus, were with Mary in permanent prayer. The Gospel also

“Only one thing is necessary.” Lk. 10:38-42 This account of Jesus’ visit to his friends Martha and Mary can speak in different ways to those of us who read and listen to it today. I think it is important to listen to Jesus today when He tells us that “only one thing is necessary”. It

“Which of these three do you think has been the neighbor of the one who fell into the hands of the robbers?” Lk. 10:25-37 Today’s Gospel tells us about the dialogue between Jesus and a teacher of the law. More than the dialogue, it is the teaching that the evangelist wants to transmit to us

“On every occasion, in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your petitions be presented to God.” Phil. 4:6-9 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the owner who rented his vineyard to tenants and sends his servants when it is time for the grape harvest. He ends by saying that the kingdom of God

“At that time the seventy-two returned very happy.” Lk. 10:17-24 The disciples return after having done the work that Jesus entrusted to them…that of announcing that the Kingdom is very close. The Gospel tells us that they arrived very happy and told Jesus what they did and how their words had power! Jesus listens to