“My Lord and my God… Blessed are those who believe without having seen.” (Jn. 20:19-31) Thomas is full of doubts, and besides, he had isolated himself from the group. When Jesus returns, He does not rebuke Thomas; on the contrary, He offers his wounds with a compassion that dissipates any resistance. God’s mercy is that …
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” (Mk. 16:9-15) Despite how stubborn and frightened his friends were, Jesus trusts them fully and sends them out to spread the Good News. Evangelizing is nothing other than helping people to become friends with God, with themselves and with life. Today, what prejudices …
“Jesus said to them, ‘Come and eat.’ None of the disciples dared to ask him who He was.” (Jn. 21:1-14) After a whole night of hard work and empty nets, discouragement sets in. But at dawn, they hear that unmistakable voice from the shore. Jesus not only gives them a hearty catch, but He also …
“Peace be with you… Look at my hands and my feet; it is I myself.” (Lk. 24:35-48) The Risen One appears in the midst of friends who are locked up and scared to death. And his first gift is: “Peace”…a peace so profound that it does not erase the wounds but transforms them. Jesus shows …
“Were not our hearts burning as He spoke to us on the way…?” (Lk. 24:13-35) Those who were going to Emmaus shuffle along, full of disappointment. And Jesus, with sensitivity accompanies them, understanding their distress. He listens to them without interrupting, explains life to them from the point of view of love and, when he …
“They came and embraced his feet, and bowed down before him.” (Mt. 28:8-15) We begin the Octave of Easter. While the world of power tries to cover up the truth with money and lies, the women, with their hearts racing, rush to embrace the feet of Jesus. A gesture of communion and closeness. The encounter …
“He saw and believed. For until then they had not understood the Scripture…” (Jn. 20:1-9) Happy Easter! Peter and John run to the tomb and, seeing it empty, their hearts take the great leap of faith. They finally understand everything. The Resurrection comes to bring order to our history, confirming to us that love, tenderness …
“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” (Mt. 28:1-10) On this Holy Night, light breaks the darkness forever! The announcement of the Resurrection disarms all our fears and restores breathing and joy to the women who, filled with sadness, went to the tomb. Jesus …
“Everything is accomplished. And bowing his head, He gave up his spirit.” (Jn. 18:1-19.42) Today words are superfluous; we stand in silence looking at Jesus on the cross. His free surrender is the definitive embrace that reconciles us with God. On that cross, Jesus carries our pains, our anxieties and divisions, transforming suffering into a …
“I have set an example for you, so that what I have done to you, you will also do.” (Jn. 13:1-15) Today is the day of love that kneels. At the Last Supper, Jesus takes off his cloak, lowers himself, and washes the weary feet of his friends. It teaches us that true greatness is …
