“Who do they say I am?” Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus has a clear identity; his disciples, on the other hand, will gradually discover it. That is why the question “Who do you say that I am?” offers you the opportunity to define yourself before Him. We know it’s not easy. Peter, despite his clear answer, still […]
“They say, but they don’t do.” Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus openly criticizes the religious leaders of his day for their hypocrisy and inauthenticity because they hinder the path of others to salvation by their example. These words are still very current: our actions and words have an impact that goes beyond ourselves. This passage challenges us
“You shall love the Lord your God, and your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:34-40 Sadducees and Pharisees put Jesus to the test: “Teacher, what is the greatest commandment of the Law?” The question was not simple: some defended the Sabbath, others love of neighbor, but it had not occurred to anyone that the main commandment
“To everyone you find, call them to the wedding.” Matthew 22:1-14 We are all invited to the banquet: “They gathered together all they found, bad and good.” We will go or not, this is where our freedom lies, but the proposal is always on the table. We can accept, reject it without further ado, or
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” Psalm 22:1-6 San Ezequiel Moreno Díaz “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want”: this phrase from the Psalm is a promise of provision, rest and protection. We do not walk alone. God knows our needs, restores our souls, and accompanies us even in the darkest
“Who can be saved?” Matthew 19:23-30 “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 19:23). It is very human to measure life by the result of our efforts, by the success that the everyday world imposes on
“Master, what good must I do to obtain eternal life? Matthew 19:16-22 The young man who asks for eternal life does not accept the path of poverty that Jesus proposes to him because his wealth gives him a false security and keeps him concerned about taking care of his own interests. There are also poor
“Woman, how great is your faith.” Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus’ attitude toward the Canaanite woman may seem, at first, harsh and even contemptuous: the children’s bread was not to be given to dogs. But she, with great audacity and all the strength of her maternal love, insists: “Dogs also eat the crumbs that fall from the
“Blessed”, Luke 1:39-56 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY In the midst of our own challenges and uncertainties, the figure of Mary, taken up into heaven, invites us to look beyond temporal difficulties and to trust in the promise of eternal life. The Assumption of Mary is, first and foremost, a message of hope: our
“He is my God and Savior…” Isaiah 12:2-6 Saint Maximilian Kolbe The proclamation that ‘you are my God’ reflects a personal and deep relationship with the Creator. Isaiah invites the people to give thanks and to proclaim the wonders of God among the nations. This chapter highlights the importance of praise and worship in the
