“… Therefore, watch over, for you do not know the day or the hour.” Matthew 25 St. Augustine Today’s Gospel presents us with the parable of the ten virgins, with which Jesus explains the Kingdom of God. Our life is also a similar struggle: we do not have to wait for the end of time […]
“Be prepared.” Matthew 24:42-51 Saint Monica Jesus speaks of two stewards, one faithful and one wicked, as a criticism of the leaders of Israel; but the parable is also a warning to everyone: as we await the coming of the Lord, He invites us to have the attitude of the faithful steward. Matthew’s community no
“Woe to you…” Matthew 23:23-26 What is Really Important Halfway through the chapter, Jesus utters the famous “woes” (laments) against the Pharisees, pointing out that they were concerned with minuscule details of the law, but neglected the fundamental principles: The lesson here is not to get lost in external rules by forgetting love, which is
“There you have a real Israelite, in whom there is no guile.” John 1:45-51 St. Bartholomew The Gospel tells us about Nathanael or Bartholomew’s first encounter with Jesus. He has his personal notes. It is Philip who speaks to him and leads him to Jesus. Jesus surprises Nathanael by recognizing him as “a true Israelite,
“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
