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“When the Lord saw her, :He had compassion on her…” Lk. 7:11-17 Jesus’ attitude has much to teach us. In a world in which we live, by the accelerated way in which we are rushed to respond to different challenges each day, we can easily fall into self-centeredness. Jesus teaches us the value of compassion […]

Our Lady of Sorrows “And from that hour the disciple received her into his house”. Jn. 19:25-27 In memory of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Gospel reminds us of the moment of the crucifixion in which Jesus entrusts his Mother to the care of the disciple and vice versa. It is a touching moment, because

“For God so loved the world…” Jn. 3:13-17 The relationship that Jesus teaches us to have with God the Father is a relationship based on love because He radiates love for His creatures. We, as His creatures who receive that love, should feel empowered to love Him and our fellow human beings as well. However,

“As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.” Lk. 6:43-49 Jesus insists on the invitation he makes us to follow him, but in today’s gospel, he speaks to us of three actions that are necessary and complementary to properly ground

“But God had compassion on me.” (1 Tim. 1:1-2). 12-14 The first reading that today’s liturgy proposes to us speaks to us of Saint Paul, who recognizes that he is looked at, accepted and loved by the Lord as he is. From that recognition and that love, it is that he can carry out the

“Do to others as you would have then do to you.” Lk. 6:27-38 The words of Jesus that we hear today are a challenging message, because it makes us uncomfortable and leads us to go out of ourselves. It is demanding for us and this is because we live in a world that teaches us

“Jesus lifted up his eyes to his disciples and said to them…” Lk. 6:20-26 Through the Gospel we realize that Jesus had a very close relationship with his disciples because they followed him and shared life with him. The passage we read today tells us about the moment when Jesus proclaims the “Beatitudes” to them

“The Lord is good to all.” Ps. 144 Today’s psalm invites us to praise God who is good and loving to all his creatures. We are also his creatures, for this reason He is also good and affectionate to us. The Gospel tells us about the moment when Jesus chooses his apostles. He has also

“We know that all things work for good to those who love God.” Rom. 8:28-30 Today in the Church we celebrate a very special day, the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lady. As the Company of Mary, the celebration of the Child Mary gives us our identity because it is a celebration that helps

“Who shall know thy designs, unless thou wilt give him wisdom, and send him thy holy spirit…? Wisdom 9, 13-18 Today’s first reading speaks to us of the wisdom that comes from God to know what pleases Him, what His will is in our lives; to become aware of the end for which he has