“YOUR FATHER, WHO SEES IN SECRET, WILL PAY REWARD YOU.” In this lengthy Sermon on the Mount, Jesus touches on the religious practices of his people. He does not reject them, but as in all his teaching, He takes them to the plane of love. Praying, fasting, giving alms… to do so, yes, but not […]
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LOVE YOUR ENEMIES. MT 5:43-48 Jesus breaks all the molds that have given rise to human legislation. His vision of the law is for the service of life, of justice. At the center is absolute respect for the person and the denunciation of everything that violates their dignity. To follow Jesus is to make a
“DO NOT FACE THOSE WHO INJURE YOU.” Mt. 5:38-42 We continue reading the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has proclaimed who are the happy possessors of the Kingdom and has already shown us what is the radical change that being under the Kingdom of God implies. It is a “being born again” as He says
HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY. Ps. 8; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today’s texts overflow in praise of the Lord for his works. They are an invitation to discover the loving mark that He has left on his creatures, especially on man. Psalm 8 is a poem that sings in wonder of the work of the Creator, where
“I SAY TO YOU, DO NOT SWEAR AT ALL.” (Mt. 5:33-37) Jesus continues in his instruction, proposing what should be the way of acting of those who want to follow him in the future. His friends will not act as the old Law and the social customs of their time indicated, but will be new
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
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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,
