“Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what is that for so many?” (Jn. 6:1-15) In front of a hungry crowd, the easiest thing to do was to cross your

“He who comes from on high is above everyone. He who is of the earth is of the earth…” (Jn. 3:31-36) We live in a world that makes a lot of noise, that pushes us to

“God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that none of those who believe in him should perish.” (Jn. 3:16-21) This is the heart of the Gospel: God loves for us is beyond

“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent … the Son of Man must be lifted up.” (Jn. 3:7-15) To look at Jesus lifted up on the cross is not to look at failure, but to contemplate

“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (Jn. 3:1-8) That evening talk with Nicodemus is an invitation to reinvent ourselves, to be born again. Sometimes we become

“My Lord and my God… Blessed are those who believe without having seen.” (Jn. 20:19-31) Thomas is full of doubts, and besides, he had isolated himself from the group. When Jesus returns, He does not rebuke

“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” (Mk. 16:9-15) Despite how stubborn and frightened his friends were, Jesus trusts them fully and sends them out to spread the Good News. Evangelizing

“Jesus said to them, ‘Come and eat.’ None of the disciples dared to ask him who He was.” (Jn. 21:1-14) After a whole night of hard work and empty nets, discouragement sets in. But at dawn,

“Peace be with you… Look at my hands and my feet; it is I myself.” (Lk. 24:35-48) The Risen One appears in the midst of friends who are locked up and scared to death. And his

“Were not our hearts burning as He spoke to us on the way…?” (Lk. 24:13-35) Those who were going to Emmaus shuffle along, full of disappointment. And Jesus, with sensitivity accompanies them, understanding their distress. He

“They came and embraced his feet, and bowed down before him.” (Mt. 28:8-15) We begin the Octave of Easter. While the world of power tries to cover up the truth with money and lies, the women,

“He saw and believed. For until then they had not understood the Scripture…” (Jn. 20:1-9) Happy Easter! Peter and John run to the tomb and, seeing it empty, their hearts take the great leap of faith.

“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” (Mt. 28:1-10) On this Holy Night, light breaks the darkness forever! The announcement of the Resurrection disarms all

“Everything is accomplished. And bowing his head, He gave up his spirit.” (Jn. 18:1-19.42) Today words are superfluous; we stand in silence looking at Jesus on the cross. His free surrender is the definitive embrace that

“I have set an example for you, so that what I have done to you, you will also do.” (Jn. 13:1-15) Today is the day of love that kneels. At the Last Supper, Jesus takes off

“He who dipped his hand in the dish with me, He will betray me.” (Mt. 26:14-25) On this Holy Wednesday, the Gospel sits us at the table in the face of betrayal. Judas breaks trust, that

“It was night.” Jn. 13:21-33. 36-38In the intimacy of the Last Supper, Jesus shudders and announces the betrayal. It is not a minor detail: the pain does not come from outside, but from within, from one

“Leave her alone; she has kept this for the day of my burial.” Jn. 12:1-11. In Bethany, on the eve of Easter, Jesus is welcomed into a friendly house. There, Mary anoints his feet with an

“Look at your king, who comes to you, humble, riding on a donkey.” Mt. 21:1-11.Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem marks a turning point: the King arrives, but not as many expected. He enters riding a donkey, a

“Even if you don’t believe me, believe by good works.” Jn. 10:31-42.Jesus is once again faced with misunderstanding and rejection. They want to stone him, not because of an evil deed, but because, being a man,

“He who keeps my word will not see death.” Jn. 8:51-59.Jesus utters a statement that shakes his listeners: “Whoever keeps my word will not see death.” His questioners remain in a literal understanding and are scandalized.

“Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” Lk. 1:26-28. The angel’s greeting to Mary inaugurates something entirely new: God takes the initiative and enters human history in unexpected ways. It is not addressed to

“He who sent Me is with me, because I always do what pleases him.” Jn. 8:21-30 Jesus speaks clearly and causes discomfort. He tells his listeners that He comes from on high and that they remain

“I don’t condemn you either. Go, and from now on sin no more.” Jn. 8:1-11 A scene full of tension, judgment, pain and mercy. A woman is publicly exposed, reduced to her sin, while those who

“Lazarus, come out!” “Untie him and let him go.” Jn. 11:1-45 The resurrection of Lazarus introduces us to one of the most human and profound moments of the Gospel. Jesus arrives when all seems lost. Faced

“How can the Messiah come from Galilee?” Jn. 7:40-53 At Jesus’ words, people are divided. Some recognize him as a prophet or Messiah; others reject him based on prejudices and incomplete arguments. Jesus provokes decisions: He

“Do you know me, and do you know where I come from?” Jn. 7:1-2. 10. 25-30. We find Jesus moving in a climate of tension and suspicion. Many know him, they think they know where He

“Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him” Mt. 1:16, 18-21. 24a. Joseph, a silent and righteous man, is faced with a situation he does not understand. Faced with Mary’s pregnancy, he does

“Whoever hears my word and believes has eternal life”? Jn. 5:17-30 After healing on the Sabbath, Jesus clearly reveals who He is and what his mission is. My Father continues to act, and I also act.

“Do you want to be cured?” Jn. 5:1-16 The Gospel presents us with a man paralyzed for thirty-eight years, lying by the pool, waiting, surrounded by the sick and frustrated. His life seems to stand still,