Monday, September 30, 2024 “Have you understood all this?” (Matthew 13:47-52) (II Timothy 3:14-17) Today’s readings encourage us to listen, to prepare our hearts with humility to accept the Word and let it guide us. Saint Jerome, in his prologue to the book of the prophet Isaiah, wrote: “If, as the Apostle Paul says, Christ …
Thursday, September 26, 2024 “And he tried to see him.” (Luke 9:7-9) Herod is confused and disturbed by wondering who is that character whom people see as a prophet, like John the Baptist… and he wanted to see him. We cannot imagine what his intentions would be to approach Jesus, but we do know that …
“And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal” (Luke 9:1-6) Just as Jesus sent the Twelve, with the mission of proclaiming the Kingdom of God, Jesus calls all of us who by virtue of Baptism become missionary disciples, to bring the Gospel to the world (E.G., 120). The instructions …
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 “My mother and my brothers are the ones who hear the Word of God and fulfill it.” (Luke 8:19-21) Luke’s Gospel makes us see the birth of a new family when Jesus is told that “his mother and brothers are out there and want to see him.” Jesus, at that moment, …
Monday, September 23, 2024 “A lighted lamp is placed on a lampstand” (Luke 8:6-18) Jesus is the Light, which is kindled in us when we receive his Word. It illuminates our path, increases our faith and hope. If we allow ourselves to be transformed, it will give a new meaning and value to our lives, …
“The Twelve and some women were with him.” (Luke 8:1-3) Luke’s gospel not only highlights the role of women in the discipleship of Jesus, but also makes us see his clear opposition to the marginalization of women by the men who dominated (Jews, Greeks and Romans). Jesus breaks every rule of injustice, oppression, and marginalization. …
Thursday, September 19, 2024 “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” (Luke 7:36-50 Through this Text, let us learn from Jesus’ attitudes: Listen: Jesus hears the pleas of a Pharisee to come to his house to eat with him. Acceptance: Jesus goes to the house of the Pharisee, and sits at his table, even …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 “I say to you, arise” (Luke 7:11-17) Jesus, in the passage of the widow of Nain, manifests his humanity in concrete attitudes that He invites us to live. 1. When He sees her, He feels compassion for her. Let us open our eyes to the reality of poverty and marginalization, abandonment …
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Monday, September 16, 2024 “I am not worthy that you should enter my house.” (Luke 7:1-10) Luke presents us in today’s Gospel with the faith of a Roman centurion, who only had to hear about Jesus to believe in Him, to recognize Him as the Son of God. In spite of having been some elders …
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Friday, September 13, 2024 “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (I Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27 John of Antioch (nicknamed Chrysostom, which means: Golden Mouth), was a great preacher, faithful to the Word of God. He used his eloquent oratories as a resource to instruct, correct and reproach. Following the example of the …
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