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“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” Lk. 6:27-38 The love that Jesus asks of us, breaks all human schemes and invites us to evangelical excellence. It is not only a matter of loving those who love us, but of going to the extreme of blessing those who harm us, being merciful […]

“Blessed are the poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to them.” Lk. 6:20-26 The beatitudes are the heart of the Gospel and propose to us a path of happiness, which goes against the values of today’s society. Jesus calls the poor, those who weep and those who are hungry blessed, because God himself will

“The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel.” Mt. 1:1-16, 18-23 Today we celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the dawn that announces the arrival of the Sun of Justice, our Savior. In her smallness and availability, God found the perfect space to become “Emmanuel”, God with

“Get up and stand in the midst.” Lk. 6:6-11 Jesus enters the synagogue and sees a man with a paralyzed hand. Regardless of the accusing looks of the scribes, He asks him to come forth, giving him back his dignity and his ability to act freely. Jesus always takes the marginalized out of the corners

“If two of you agree on earth to ask for anything, my Father will give it to you.” Mt. 18:15-20 On this Sunday, Jesus gives us a very clear guideline for living in community: it is fraternal correction, done out of love and the invincible strength of common prayer. He reminds us that where there

“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Lk. 6:1-5 In the face of the Pharisees’ criticisms, Jesus puts life and human dignity above the empty norm. Rest and precept have meaning only if they are at the service of people’s well-being and their relationship with the Father. This attitude of the Master questions

“No one pours new wine into old wineskins.” Lk. 5:33-39 The message of Jesus is always a radical novelty that cannot be contained in rigid structures or closed mentalities. He invites us to have a heart ready for renewal, capable of welcoming the freshness of the Gospel without clinging to customs that have lost their

“Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Lk. 5:1-11 Jesus boards Peter’s boat after a night of failure and weariness. Despite the frustration, Peter trusts his word and casts the nets once again, achieving an overabundant catch. God constantly asks us to leave our safe shores and risk trusting

“He must proclaim the kingdom of God to the other cities…” Lk. 4:38-44 Jesus, in his relationship with the Father, discovers the mission for which He came into the world. The evangelists tell us that “He went about doing good”. Today we are reminded that He was healing the sick who were brought to him;

“Be quiet and get out of this man!” Lk. 4:31-37 Jesus goes down to Capernaum and teaches with authority, an authority that frees and heals those who are oppressed by evil. His words are not empty but have the power to transform reality and expel everything that dehumanizes us. In our daily lives, we sometimes