Reflection: Luke 11:42-46 We continue to read from Chapter 11 of Luke where Jesus continues with his criticism on the Pharisees. As we reflected yesterday, Luke was making use of these teachings of Jesus to warn the members of his own community not to be judgmental of the people. Pharisees stressed on the observances of […]
TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME ALAS FOR YOU PHARISEES! Introduction Paul warns his Romans that they may not conduct themselves like the pagans, whose scandalous behavior he has just denounced. But all are called to conversion, whether of pagan or Jewish origin. For God shows no partiality. It is surprising that Jesus could cure […]
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B Introduction The first schism in the Church occurred before the eyes of Jesus: two disciples against ten and ten against two (Mk 10:35-41). The reason for the dispute: not a theological discussion or the rejection of some dogma, but the eagerness for power, the competition […]
October 12, Tuesday TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME What really matters for us, what makes us what we should be, is faith. “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” Faith will make us live. But for Paul too faith is not just a belief in tenets. Faith expresses itself in deeds. In […]
Reflection: Mercy, not Sacrifice When St. Luke wrote the Gospel, his concerns were to introduce Jesus the Son of God who became a human being. His audience were gentiles, who had no clue of the Jewish customs and traditions. Therefore, the ritual washings and other purification rites of the Jews would mean nothing to them. […]
TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME WHAT IS INSIDE YOU Introduction What really matters for us, what makes us what we should be, is faith. “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” Faith will make us live. But for Paul too faith is not just a belief in tenets. Faith expresses itself in […]
October 11, Monday TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Starting today and for the next four weeks, we shall listen to Paul’s letter to the Romans. Today he presents himself as the Lord’s apostle, especially for the gentiles, and then he goes straight to the heart of the message he has to proclaim: that Jesus […]
Reflection: Luke 11: 29-32 It is evident that Jesus is speaking to the religious leaders who, repeatedly ask him for “a sign”. But, they were unwilling to see the signs and wonders Jesus performed for the people who approached him. While Pope Francis was on his visit to Slovakia in September this year, while […]
TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME WE BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST Introduction Starting today and for the next four weeks, we shall listen to Paul’s letter to the Romans. Today he presents himself as the Lord’s apostle, especially for the gentiles, and then he goes straight to the heart of the message he has to […]
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time What Do You Lack? Today the word of God challenges us: in what do you put your heart? Where is your security? What makes your life valuable and worthwhile? Here comes the advice of God’s word and wisdom as early as the Old Testament and here comes Jesus’ warning: Do […]