Author name: Karol Agudelo

“God so loved the world that He gave his only Son.” Jn. 3:13-17 On the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we contemplate the greatest act of love in history. The cross is not a symbol of defeat or senseless pain, but the tree where God’s unconditional gift flourishes to give us eternal […]

“I do not say to you to forgive up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Mt. 18:21-35 Peter asks Jesus about the limit of forgiveness, looking for a clear rule, but the answer breaks any mathematical calculation: forgiveness has no limits because God’s love does not have limits either. The parable of

“A good man brings good out of the goodness he stores up in his heart.” Lk. 6:43-49  Our words and actions are the direct reflection of what truly dwells within us. Jesus reminds us that there is no good tree that bears bad fruit; therefore, what we cultivate in the silence of our heart is

“Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will not both fall into the pit?” Lk. 6:39-42 Jesus invites us to a profound review of our attitudes before trying to correct our brothers and sisters. Often, it is very easy to see the splinter in the eye of others and criticize the weaknesses of others,

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” Lk. 6:27-38 The love that Jesus asks of us, breaks all human schemes and invites us to evangelical excellence. It is not only a matter of loving those who love us, but of going to the extreme of blessing those who harm us, being merciful

“Blessed are the poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to them.” Lk. 6:20-26 The beatitudes are the heart of the Gospel and propose to us a path of happiness, which goes against the values of today’s society. Jesus calls the poor, those who weep and those who are hungry blessed, because God himself will

“The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel.” Mt. 1:1-16, 18-23 Today we celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the dawn that announces the arrival of the Sun of Justice, our Savior. In her smallness and availability, God found the perfect space to become “Emmanuel”, God with

“Get up and stand in the midst.” Lk. 6:6-11 Jesus enters the synagogue and sees a man with a paralyzed hand. Regardless of the accusing looks of the scribes, He asks him to come forth, giving him back his dignity and his ability to act freely. Jesus always takes the marginalized out of the corners

“If two of you agree on earth to ask for anything, my Father will give it to you.” Mt. 18:15-20 On this Sunday, Jesus gives us a very clear guideline for living in community: it is fraternal correction, done out of love and the invincible strength of common prayer. He reminds us that where there

“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Lk. 6:1-5 In the face of the Pharisees’ criticisms, Jesus puts life and human dignity above the empty norm. Rest and precept have meaning only if they are at the service of people’s well-being and their relationship with the Father. This attitude of the Master questions