“The Kingdom of God is already in your midst.” Luke 17:20-25 We know that history has a center: Jesus Christ, incarnate, dead and risen; that He is alive among us and that He has a purpose:

“One of them, seeing himself healed, returned glorifying God in a loud voice.” Lk.17:11-19 The ten lepers have received the same benefit. But only one, the one from whom it was least expected, reacts by recognizing

Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor of the Church “We are unprofitable servants; we have done no more than what we ought to do.” Luke 17:7-10 Jesus offers us this message to warn us of that

Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran  “Do not make my Father’s house a marketplace.” John 2:13-22 Through the Gospel that today’s liturgy brings us, we can highlight: 1. Jesus identifies himself as the Son

“Watch, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Matthew 25:1-13 “When the lamp begins to weaken, we have to recharge the battery. What is the Christian’s oil? What is the Christian’s battery to

“You cannot serve God and money-.” Luke 16:9-15 “We cannot serve God and money.” It is one of the most emphatic affirmations of the Gospel. God represents truth, trust, love, fidelity, responsibility, solidarity, justice. Money, on

“He called to him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear from you?’ Luke 16:1-8 Jesus, through the Parable of the cunning administrator, the one who abuses the trust of his master, and

“He welcomes sinners and eats with them” Lk.15:1-10 This criticism of Jesus is actually a wonderful announcement: Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. This is what happens in every Eucharist: Jesus is happy to welcome

Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop “The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” John 10:11-16 Today’s Gospel presents Jesus to us as the good shepherd, who loves his sheep, hence his mission to be light,

Memorial of Saint Martin de Porres “Have the same sentiments as Christ Jesus!” Philippians 2,5-11 Saint Martin de Porres has generally been depicted with a broom in his hand, a symbol of his humble service. Tradition,

Commemoration of All Faithful Departed “I am the Resurrection and the life.” John 11:17-27   On this day in which we remember our deceased brothers and sisters, Jesus reminds us that He is the Resurrection and life;

All Saints’ Day “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” Mt. 5:1-12a       Today we honor the memory of men and women who, for their witness of life, have been recognized saints

“My soul thirsts for the living God.” Ps. 41 Today we end the month of missions and the liturgy recharges our hearts with hope. Saint Paul says that in life or in death Christ will be

“I pray that your love may grow ever more in knowledge and sensitivity to appreciate what is best…” Phil. 1:1-11 The words that Saint Paul addresses to the Philippians in today’s first reading are full of

“Always in prayer and supplication, pray in the Spirit at all times” Eph. 6:10-20 Saint Paul goes on to give recommendations to the Ephesians to win the fight against enemies. He warns them that these enemies

“Jesus went out into the mountain to pray and spent the night praying to God” Lk. 6:12-19 Today’s liturgy presents us with Jesus choosing his disciples and apostles. Before doing this task, the evangelist presents Jesus

“To what is the kingdom of God like, or to what shall I compare it?” Lk. 13:18-21 In today’s Gospel, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to two images that may be familiar to us, at

“Walk as children of the light.” Eph. 5:6-8 In today’s first reading, Saint Paul gives a series of pieces of advice to the community of the Ephesians, inviting them to be imitators of God through kindness,

“What is the chief commandment of the law? To love.” Mt. 22:34-40 We could summarize today’s liturgy in the verb to love and fill it with meaning, with the meaning that God gives us through his

“Grace has been given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Eph. 4:7-16 Saint Paul begins his account today by explaining to the Ephesians that grace has been given to each

“How can you not interpret the present time? How can you not judge for yourselves what is right? ”. Lk. 12:54-59 In today’s Gospel, Jesus exhorts those who are listening to him. The exhortation consists of

“Let love be its root and its foundation.” Eph. 3:14-21 In today’s first reading, Saint Paul gives a message full of hope and encouragement to the Ephesians. He tells them that he asks God that they

“To whom much was given, much will be demanded; to whom much was entrusted, even more will be required.” Lk. 12:39-48 In today’s liturgy Saint Paul begins by describing the mission entrusted to him by God,

“Have your waists girded around and your lamps alight .” Lk. 12:35-38 Today’s liturgy reveals to us how God wants to dwell in us and, with the promise to make his dwelling place, He proclaims peace

“Behold, beware of every kind of covetousness. For even if a man lives in abundance, his life does not depend on his possessions.” Lk. 12:13-21 Today’s Gospel presents us with the situation that two brothers were

“Repay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” Mt. 22:15-21 Faced with the elaborate question that Herod’s supporters ask Jesus, He responds with wise words, as He usually

“If a grain of wheat does not fall into the ground and dies, it remains fruitless; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” Jn. 12:24-26 Today we celebrate the memory of Saint Ignatius of Antioch,

“Do not be afraid: you are worth more than many birds.” Lk. 12:1-7 The Gospel story that the liturgy brings us today presents us with Jesus wanting to teach those who were listening to him at

“For my yoke is bearable, and my burden is light.” Mt. 11:25-30 Today, we celebrate Saint Teresa of Jesus. It is very valuable that in the Church we remember the lives of those people who decided

“This should be practiced without neglecting that.” Lk. 11:42-46 Today’s Gospel is a continuation of yesterday’s story. Today’s narrative tells us about a series of “woes” that Jesus expresses against the incoherent actions of the Pharisees,