Birth of Saint John the Baptist “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.” Luke 1:14 Today’s Gospel introduces us to Zechariah, a righteous and upright man, who walked blamelessly in all the commandments and precepts of the Lord. The angel Gabriel appeared to him to announce that his wife, Elizabeth, would …
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be.” Jesus of Nazareth wants to make it clear that the true treasure does not lie so much in what has been accumulated here on earth, but in what we add up for heaven, an expression that alludes both to living with …
“Take heed that you do not practice your righteousness before others…” Matthew 6:1 I can’t do good deeds just to be seen. I need to seek God’s glory when I do things; This is the real reward. Jesus Christ says it very clearly: “Do not practice righteousness before others…” Sincerity of life demands purity of …
“Take heed that you do not practice your righteousness before others…” Matthew 6:1 I can’t do good deeds just to be seen. I need to seek God’s glory when I do things; This is the real reward. Jesus Christ says it very clearly: “Do not practice righteousness before others…” Sincerity of life demands purity of …
“To love, to do good deeds, to pray…” Matthew 5:43 In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus proposes these three actions when it comes to facing our enemies: Love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, pray for those who persecute us. These are three actions that place us outside of hatred, anger, and …
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye… but I say to you… Matthew 5:38-42 For a long time, we lived by the Law of Talion: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; but Jesus came to teach us with his Word and with his life the law …
“I will seek your face, O Lord.” Psalm 26 How precious it is to see all that the Lord has inspired, the best poems and songs. In today’s text we can see David inspired by God to recite one of the most beautiful Psalms that speak of the need, in the heart of the believer, …
“Thou shalt not kill.” Matthew 5:21 In this passage from Matthew’s gospel, Jesus presents himself as the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets. God has been guiding his people and demanding from them the fulfillment of the Law as a way of unification and gathering of the chosen people. Their faithfulness to Yahweh was …
“Blessed are those who have the spirit of the poor.” Matthew 5:4 The Beatitudes, taught by Jesus, reveal to us “the way to happiness,” that is, “His way.” This is because the Beatitudes “illuminate the actions of the Christian life and reveal that God’s presence in us makes us truly happy.” Pope Francis The word …
The Sacred Heart of Jesus “My heart is moved.” Hosea 11:8 Today we celebrate the Great Friday of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The heart is a sign of love, of self-giving, of salvation. It is a sign of the Father’s presence in the Son. It is a Heart that welcomes human frailty with compassion …
