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 […]
November 26, Friday THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME In the famous chapter 7 of Daniel, a mysterious “Son of Man” (a human being) is announced. Is he an individual or a community? He belongs to both earth and heaven and will inaugurate a kingdom that comes as a gift from God, not as an earthly conquest. […]
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. […]
THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR Introduction In the famous chapter 7 of Daniel, a mysterious “Son of Man” (a human being) is announced. Is he an individual or a community? He belongs to both earth and heaven and will inaugurate a kingdom that comes as a gift from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]