Reflection: Matthew 8: 5-11 To the Jewish mind, Gentiles were untouchables. They were waiting for the coming of the Messiah and the Messiah of their understanding was a powerful King like David, who would establish a Jewish kingdom. Hence, they waited for an exclusive Messiah. Matthew, writing for the Jewish community intends to rectify this […]
FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT UNIVERSAL SALVATION Introduction Today’s message speaks of universal salvation. Isaiah preaches that all are called to believe in God, to worship him, to live according to God’s plans and laws, and to enjoy his peace. Jerusalem stands here for God’s believing people. (In year A, another reading from […]
Reflection: Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36 One who is in love knows that the person loved always comes back in thoughts, dreams, fantasies, and conversations. To believe in Christ means to fall in love with him. He does not abandon us. In the year “C,” evangelist Luke highlights Jesus’ tenderness toward the least, the marginalized, the […]
November 28, Sunday FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT “Stand erect, hold your heads high.” This is the message the Lord speaks to us on this First Sunday of Advent. There are terrible civil wars, there is famine in many parts of the world, and there are millions of refugees seeking safety. Yet our Lord assures us […]
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Waiting in Tension Watchful, but not Afraid Greeting (See Second Reading) May the Lord so confirm your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless in the sight of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus Christ comes. May the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with […]
November 27 Saturday THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME The vision of the author of the book of Daniel confirms that, however terrifying the persecutions of the Syrian king, God has the final say in history, evil will be overcome, and God’s powers of goodness will be victorious. Still, the Gospel: warns us. We may not […]
Reflection: Luke 21: 34-36 Pope Francis suggests to develop these two attitudes to live the time between now and Christmas. To be mindful and to pray. Have you ever experienced lack of direction and restlessness in life? It could be the result of our self-centeredness lack of concern for others. We are so focussed on […]
THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME PERSEVERING HOPE Introduction The vision of the author of the book of Daniel confirms that, however terrifying the persecutions of the Syrian king, God has the final say in history, evil will be overcome, and God’s powers of goodness will be victorious. Still, the Gospel: warns us. We may […]
Rome, Italy. The Claretianum Institute of Theology of Religious Life was established by decree of the Congregation for Catholic Education on June 6, 1971. It was the first Institute with such specialization in the Church. But the initiative came from much earlier. The General Chapter of 1934 decided to open an International College in Rome. […]
Pedroso, Portugal. “Education, as one of the noblest social missions, responded heroically to the challenges that, from one moment to another, were imposed on it. Educators realized that their mission, from that moment on, would be to let no one be left behind, nor let the future of this generation be compromised.” With this recognition, […]