“The plant that my Heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.” Jesus teaches us that what really makes us pure or impure is the intent of our heart, not appearances or outward rituals. He warns us about the danger of being “blind guides”: when we cling to human ways and forget God’s love and […]
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“Courage, it is I, do not be afraid,” Matthew 14:22-36 Today’s Gospel tells of the disciples’ journey through a difficult sea, pushed by the contrary wind in the middle of the night. Jesus approaches walking on water, but fear prevents them from recognizing him: He seems to them a ghost. Only when they hear his
“No creature will be able to separate us from the love of God manifested in Christ.” Romans 8:35, 38-39 God’s love is eternal and infinite: nothing can separate us from it. However, there are days when we feel that all the trials hit us at once and we want to cry out to God: “what
“On the day of grace, listen to me, Lord.” Psalm 68:15-16.30-31.33-34 St. Alphonsus Liguori As we begin a new month, we make our own the intention of Pope Leo XIV. We pray for our cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, for the indolence and routines that arise from hearts burdened with meaninglessness and deep
“Isn’t He the son of the carpenter?” Matthew 13:54-58. Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Only contemplation, silence and entering into deep intimacy with God allows us to delve into the mystery of the passion, death and resurrection of his Son. From the Eucharist and in each of His manifestations in the Gospel, can God give us
“They gather the good fish into baskets.” Matthew 13:47-53. The Gospel of Matthew concludes the journey of all the parables, with the net cast into the sea, which catches fish of all kinds. The process or path of following in the footsteps of Jesus is to draw closer and closer so that we can resemble
“I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” John 11:19-27. Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Today’s liturgy invites us to remember Martha, Mary and Lazarus, a home where Jesus took the opportunity to proclaim the Good News and also to create bonds of closeness, friendship and fraternity. John reminds us: “If we
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“The weeds are uprooted and burned.” Matthew 13:36-43. Continuing in the line of sowing the good seed in the field, the seed grows with the weeds. In the same way in our lives and in society, evil becomes present and stays, if we allow it. “The question is whether to cut it immediately, and Jesus
“The Kingdom is like a small seed.” Matthew 13:31-35. Today’s Gospel turns us back to what the Kingdom of God is: What does it look like? It is like a mustard seed: the smallest of seeds, but when it grows, it becomes a strong tree, which can welcome the birds of the air that nest
“Sell everything you have and buy the field.” Matthew 13:44-52. This Sunday’s Gospel is a call to the tireless search for the greatest treasure: “The Kingdom of God”. The parables narrated in this Gospel confront us with the options with which the world seduces us today: the superficial, the temporary, where the important thing is
