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11. The First Mission Trip

Acts of the Apostles “Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers.” Chapter 13 of the Acts of the Apostles focuses on the Christian community of Antioch, that great city where a Church was created composed of non-Jews. In the community of Antioch was also the physician Luke, who is recognized as […]

Coffee With God

Reflection: Luke 21:29-33 The Gospel continues with the theme of the end of things: the end of the world and our own end. Jesus uses the common-man’s language to teach his disciples about the Kingdom of God. All his listeners know very well how does a fig tree changes according to the change of Seasons. […]

Coffee With God

Reflection: Luke 21:20-28 At first glance, the words of Jesus would seem contradictory. Chapter 21 of Luke begins by narrating the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and the persecution of the people. But the Lord would comfort his disciples and encourages them not to be afraid, but remain faithful to God. He promises them that […]

FAITH IN A SAVING GOD

November 25, Thursday THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME         Today’s story of the first reading is not historical but edifying. It applies again to Antiochus IV “Epiphanes,” who obliged the people in his kingdom to pray only to his god, Baal-Zeus, of whom he pretended to be the manifestation. Of course, the Jews (Daniel) contested […]

Thursday November 25

THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME FAITH IN A SAVING GOD                                                                                 Introduction       Today’s story of the first reading is not historical but edifying. It applies again to Antiochus IV “Epiphanes,” who obliged the people in his kingdom to pray only to his god, Baal-Zeus, of whom he pretended to be the manifestation. […]

OPPORTUNITY FOR WITNESSING

November 24, Wednesday THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME         The message of hope of the previous days continues in today’s readings. The Syrian king oppressed the Jews and declared himself “Epiphanes,” that is, “God become visible”; God will soon judge him and his kingdom will come to an end. He appears here disguised, under the […]

Coffee With God

Reflection Luke 21: 12-19 The Gospel passage for our reflection today is a continuation of yesterday’s readings – about the end-things. Jesus predicted the destruction of Jerusalem and there by an end to a religiosity that was cantered on the Jerusalem temple. Catastrophes, wars, famines, riots and persecutions (vv. 9-12) are bound to happen. Think […]

Wednesday November 24  

THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME  OPPORTUNITY FOR WITNESSING                                  Introduction       The message of hope of the previous days continues in today’s readings. The Syrian king oppressed the Jews and declared himself “Epiphanes,” that is, “God become visible”; God will soon judge him and his kingdom will come to an end. He appears here […]

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