“Well, I don’t tell you by what authority I do this either.” Matthew 21, 23-27 The chief priests and elders’ question about the origin of Jesus’ authority becomes an opportunity for Him to confront them about their lack of sincerity. Instead of recognizing the value of the life and mission of John the Baptist within …
“Go and tell John what you are seeing and hearing.” Matthew 11, 2-11 The connection between the mission of John the Baptist and that of Jesus is clear and is expressed in the appreciation that each one sees in the other. When John’s disciples ask Jesus if He is the one expected, the answer is …
“Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him.” Matthew 17, 10-13 Many did not know how to see the prophetic action of John the Baptist—in the style of Elijah—and Jesus anticipates the difficulty they will have in recognizing in Him the promised Messiah. This spiritual blindness continues to challenge our faith. Seeing and …
“My soul praises the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1, 39-48 Mary’s visit to Isabel, within the framework of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, highlights the strength of the Spirit and the joy that springs from service to others. Today we are invited to have a …
“John is the prophet Elijah who was to come.” Matthew 11, 11-15 The growth of the Kingdom of God is not without difficulties, controversies and challenges. The life of John the Baptist is a testimony to this because his path was not easy, as he confronted the customs and expectations of his time. He went …
“I will give them rest.” Matthew 11, 28-30 The true meaning of this wait is the celebration of the Messiah who enters our history. It is a message especially addressed to those who today feel hopeless, overwhelmed by limits, daily difficulties, conflicts in relationships or exclusions that weigh on so many. In the midst of …
“Will he not leave the other ninety-nine on the mountain to go in search of the lost sheep?” Matthew 18, 12-14 The Lord’s attention for us is constant and always seeks our salvation. He frees us from that which prevents us from loving fully; from the fears, selfishness and barriers that we raise in our …
The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1, 26-38 Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. In the midst of waiting for the arrival of the Child, the liturgy invites us to contemplate how God acts in history through …
Sunday, December 7th “Prepare the way of the Lord, make a straight path for him.” Matthew 3, 1-12 John’s call to conversion is an invitation to renew hope, that essential and constant attitude of the believer. Returning to God is a decision that little by little transforms our responses to life, changes our way of …
“Go and announce that the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 9, 35 – 10, 1. 6-8. At the end of this First Week of Advent, the Gospel shows us Jesus traveling through towns and synagogues, in constant contact with people. He listens to their joys, hopes, and pains and tenderly responds to their …
