Christmas Time “The two disciples heard his words and followed Jesus” Jn. 1:35-42 The senses are the cracks through which God manifests Himself. If our senses are open, we can feel his presence and give way to action, because the manifestation of God within us moves us, surprises us. The disciples were attentive, surely, they …
Christmas Time THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS “This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” Jn. 1:29-34 John the Baptist shares with us the newness he discovers in Jesus: “Behold the Lamb of God, He who takes away the sin of the world!” A significant expression that we …
Christmas Time ST. BASIL THE GREAT AND ST. GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, BISHOPS AND DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH. “Let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you” 1 Jn. 2:22-28 The apostle John, in his first letter, invites us to abide in what we have heard from the beginning. What have we heard? What …
Christmas Time HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, solemnity “The shepherds returned, giving glory and praise to God for what they had seen and heard” (Lk. 2,16-21) As we begin the year 2024, the liturgy of the Church invites us to celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Beginning the year …
“She spoke of the Child to all who awaited liberation” Lk. 2:36-40 Today’s Gospel introduces us to a woman, Anna the prophetess; We are told that she was an 84-year-old widow and remained in the temple. Like her, we can imagine many of the holy women we have met in our lives who have dedicated …
“Light to illuminate all nations” Lk. 2:22-35 Luke’s Gospel offers us the text of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the temple; This is the public presentation. But, again, the story is disconcerting, we see the parents who take the Child to the Temple, but He is not received by the high priests, nor …
Holy Innocents “Arise, take the child and his mother, and flee into Egypt” Mt. 2:13-18 When life is in danger, God manifests Himself to save it. The way He does it, according to today’s text, is in a dream to Joseph. God asks Joseph to set out with the Child and Mary to flee to …
Martyrdom of St. Stephen the First Martyr “The Spirit of your Father will speak for you” Mt. 10:17-22 We’ve just celebrated the Feast of Christmas. In celebrations like these, the heart is filled with joy and hope. For us believers, faith in the incarnate God is renewed. Already today, the next day, the liturgy places …
“The Word Became Flesh” Jn. 1:1-18 Merry Christmas! We celebrate the feast of God’s nearness. St. John expresses it beautifully: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” God has become flesh, He has identified himself with our frailty, He suffers our problems, He is one of us. He has become incarnate. That is why …
Fourth Sunday of Advent “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel” Lk. 1:67-79 The Canticle of Zechariah begins by praising God for what He has done for Israel. The so-called “Benedictus” sings the proclamation of the messianic character of Jesus, of his being anointed by the Spirit of God for the liberation of his …
