“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

“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

“No one pours new wine into old wineskins.” Lk. 5:33-39 The message of Jesus is always a radical novelty that cannot be contained in rigid structures or closed mentalities. He invites us to have a heart

“Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Lk. 5:1-11 Jesus boards Peter’s boat after a night of failure and weariness. Despite the frustration, Peter trusts his word and casts the

“He must proclaim the kingdom of God to the other cities…” Lk. 4:38-44 Jesus, in his relationship with the Father, discovers the mission for which He came into the world. The evangelists tell us that “He

“Be quiet and get out of this man!” Lk. 4:31-37 Jesus goes down to Capernaum and teaches with authority, an authority that frees and heals those who are oppressed by evil. His words are not empty

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me…” Luke 4:16-30 It is the now of God who with Jesus makes himself present, becomes real, a love of mercy that does not wait for ideal or perfect

“My soul thirsts for you.” Psalm 62:2-6.8-9 Feeling that the soul thirsts for God, as expressed in Psalm 70, is an acknowledgment of our dependence on Him. This thirst is the inner cry for His presence,

“My mouth will tell your salvation.” Psalm 70:1-6.15-17 Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist John announced the conversion and the turning of hearts to God, because the time was fulfilled. His testimony reached Herod himself, who

“… 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

“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

“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

“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 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

“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

“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:

“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

“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.

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“I don’t tell you to forgive up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Mt. 18:21-19:1 Jesus exhorts us to open ourselves courageously to the power of forgiveness because not everything in life is

“Truly I say to you…” Matthew 18:15-20 Today we find several teachings of Jesus.  The first is how we should proceed when correcting someone if we consider that he or she has done wrong…. Jesus wants

“Beware of reviling scorning one of these little ones.” Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Jesus tells us that the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is a child, and that we must become like them in order

“God loves the one who gives cheerfully.” Saint Paul to the Corinthians 9:6-10 Saint Paul asked for financial aid for the Church in Jerusalem, but his argument goes beyond money: “he who sows generously, will reap

“Send me to come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:22-33 In the midst of the storm, Jesus approaches walking on water: “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.” Peter dares to walk towards

“If they had faith, nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:14-20 A desperate father kneels before Jesus: he doesn’t care what people say, he only seeks the good of his son. Jesus, moved by that love, heals

“I give death and life.” Deuteronomy 32:36 Today in Colombia a new stage begins. As we begin a new presidential term, we are invited to pray for each and every Colombian. Good men and women who