JESUS PROPOSES AN UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IN HISTORY. Mt. 5:27-32 Jesus, in proclaiming the Kingdom of God, told us that the norm of coexistence in that Kingdom is love, from which forgiveness flows in the face of the suffered offense. Jesus shows us that to follow Him is to climb one step higher. It is not …
JESUS, ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST. Jn. 17:1-2. 9.14-16 The Prophet Isaiah, in narrating his vocation, writes that he offered himself to the Lord, to be sent to his brothers. Isaiah is a prefigure of Jesus, who did not hesitate to welcome and surrender to the Plan of Salvation designed by his Father. Man, the work of …
JESUS GIVES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MISSION: Mt. 10:7-13 Jesus sends the Disciples to alleviate the suffering of the people, as a sign that the Kingdom of God has already arrived. The close relationship with Jesus must lead us to an encounter with our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need. Our witness as followers …
TO BE SALT AND TO BE LIGHT FOR THE WORLD. Mt. 5:13-16 We have received the light of the Holy Spirit by the grace of our Baptism, to carry it throughout the world. However, it is not our words that must have an impact. Rather, it is the witness of an integral life that gives …
HOLY VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH. Since the Ascension of Jesus to the Father, the group of Disciples has been ready to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. They were dedicating much time to prayer, accompanied by Mary Our Lady who prayed with them. Intimately united with the group of her Son’s friends, …
PENTECOST, BIRTH OF THE CHURCH Today is a day to be filled with joy and gratitude to God. He wanted our community of faith to be his presence in the world. How many things we have received from the Lord through the Church, which, despite its shortcomings because it is human, has the strength of …
“FOLLOW ME” Jn. 21:20-25 “You, follow me.” What force there is in these words that Jesus addresses to Peter! That call is the consequence of the commitment to love Jesus above all else. And it is a personal call: “YOU FOLLOW ME.” To follow him, because we have also felt deeply loved; to follow him, …
PETER, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE? Jn. 21:15-19 Jesus has entrusted Peter with a mission; henceforth, Peter must feed the “flock of his Lord”. All the strength and motivation to carry it out is love for his Master: “Do you love me more than these?” Peter had failed, but now he feels forgiven …
JESUS CONTINUES HIS PRAYER BEFORE HIS SURRENDER. Jn. 17:20-26 Jesus’ insistence in his prayer is that the Father help us to remain united. Unity and love among those who believe in Jesus is the guarantee of our witness. Jesus does not want to be far from those who follow him, so He asks the father …
JESUS ENTRUSTS THE CARE OF HIS FRIENDS TO THE FATHER. Jn. 17:11b-19 Jesus in his prayer tells the Father his concerns: what will become of his friends, when he is not physically present? That is why he insistently asks the Father to take care of them, to consecrate them in the Truth, to free them …
