“By their perseverance they will save their lives.” Lk. 21: 5-19 On Jesus’ last visit to Jerusalem, some of those who accompanied him were amazed at the “beauty of the temple.” Jesus, on the other hand, felt something very different. His prophetic eyes saw the temple more deeply; in that great place the Kingdom of …
“God will do justice to his elect.” Lk. 18:1-8 Today’s meeting is with the widowed woman, who goes to the judge solicitously so that he can do justice to her rival. The judge does not listen to her, not because he is a just man, but so that she will stop annoying him. For us, …
“Whoever tries to preserve his life will lose it.” Lk. 17:26-37 Jesus makes us aware of the meaning of the Kingdom of God by being connected to the spiritual life, but also by properly valuing the material. As integral beings and today more than ever, we need to drink from sources of life that strengthen …
“The Kingdom of God is in your midst.” Lk. 17:20-25 The Pharisees ask Jesus: when will the Kingdom of God arrive?, and Jesus answers: “The coming of the Kingdom of God is not subject to calculation because it is already in your midst.” The Pharisees were waiting for the Kingdom to break out in great …
“One of them…, came back glorifying God.” Lk. 17:11-19 The Word invites us to review today the value of gratuitousness. Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, He meets ten lepers, all of them ask him for healing: “Jesus Teacher, have mercy on us”. On the way to present themselves to the priests, they are …
“We are mere servants.” Lk. 17:7-10 Today’s Gospel presents us with an example that is apparently strong…it is the insinuation that Jesus advocates and defends naiveté and blind servility. On the contrary, it is the proposal for those of us who collaborate with the Lord, in the construction of his Kingdom. It is a matter …
“If he apologizes seven times saying ”I’m sorry”, forgive him.” Lk. 17:1-6 In today’s Gospel, Jesus traces an ethical route for us to live our relationships with others; the first in relation to the youngest, those who did not count in Jewish society; And he warns: “Oh to those who scandalize them.” Parents and educators …
“Zeal for your house devours me.” Jn. 2:13-22 Today the church celebrates the consecration of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Episcopal See of the Pope, Bishop of Rome. The passage from John tells us about Jesus going up as a pilgrim to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of the Passover, the memorial of liberation …
Who will trust them with what is valuable? Lk 16:9-15 Today’s Gospel is forceful for today’s societies, where social relations between countries and institutions, groups and even “friendships” are contaminated by interests of power and possession. The most serious: those that are disguised as altruistic values and mediated by negotiations for growth and congruent support. …
Friday, November 7 “The children of this world are more cunning than the children of light.” Lk 16:1-8 The parable of the unjust steward may sound strange to us, and we could say that Jesus exalts corruption. Jesus does not praise the unfaithfulness of the unjust employee, on the contrary, he fires him. What stands …
