Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven? Mt.18,1-5.10.12-14 It is the disciples, the ones who ask Jesus. A question that reveals the aspirations, desires and perhaps disputes that would among them, as they discovered a Jesus who spoke of “another kingdom”… And Jesus takes a child to answer, but if we look closely, …
Simply brothers and sisters Mt. 17:22-27 In these times, when we so often hear news concerning corruption in those who administer the assets of the State, this Gospel has a surprising relevance. Jesus, who has just made the second announcement of his passion, is confronted with the issue of paying taxes. And what is clear …
“Keep your lamps burning.” (Lk.12:32-48) Jesus calls us to be attentive and vigilant. The grace that we have freely received is not to be kept, but to be put into continual, permanent service. Again we have Peter there, representing us with his questions: “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” Well, …
Saints and sinners Mt.16:13-23 Today’s text makes us think of the definition that the Jesuits gave of themselves in the General Congregation No. 34 and which, turned into a song, says: “Saints and sinners, sinners and saints. All made of clay, but all called.” It is striking that Matthew brings together in only 10 verses, …
“Woman, you have great faith. Your request is granted.” Mt. 15:21-28 We find ourselves once again with a fully human Jesus and a son of his historical circumstances. Jesus was an Israelite educated in his culture and religion. And the episode takes place in the land of “infidels”, according to the Israelite mentality. They believed …
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord “When the voice had sounded, Jesus found himself alone.” Lk. 9:28-36 Today we are going to meditate on this passage with José María Castillo: “The singular and admirable thing about this story is that it makes clear something entirely extraordinary: the unthinkable singularity of Jesus. In the vision …
“Lord, if it is You, tell me to come to you on the water.” Mt. 14:22-36 Again we see Jesus praying alone, on the mountain. In this account of Jesus walking on water and calming the wind, it seems that Matthew wants to show the spiritual journey of the community and especially of Peter. The …
He ordered the people to sit on the grass. Mt. 14:13-21 It is never too much to repeat: Jesus is a human being. He needs to mourn John’s death, more than his cousin, his mentor; the one who, with his Baptism, won him the grace to be confirmed in his mission. How long did He …
Life does not depend on material goods. Lk.12:13-21 The man in the story that Jesus tells has no name in the Gospel. But looking at the news of the year, of the week, we can put a name to it and verify what Jesus teaches us: Are those who have made money the “purpose” of …
To learn from the freedom and coherence of John and Jesus. Mt. 14:1-12 The account of the beheading of the Baptist seems to have been brought here by Matthew, as a disturbing memory, aroused by the bewilderment that Jesus creates, as He makes himself known. John and Jesus were free men who spoke freely and …
