NINETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME GIVING OUT OF ONE’S POVERTY Introduction When Tobias thanks the angel Raphael and wants to remunerate him, the angel reveals that all the good things that happened to both the old and the young Tobias and their family came from God. They should thank God himself. Jesus, who […]
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NINETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME GIVING OUT OF ONE’S POVERTY Introduction When Tobias thanks the angel Raphael and wants to remunerate him, the angel reveals that all the good things that happened to both the old and the young Tobias and their family came from God. They should thank God himself. Jesus, […]
NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME LOVE IS MORE THAN SACRIFICES Introduction As the setting of Tobias is the time of the exile, marriage according to the Jewish law was very important, so as to avoid syncretism through mixed marriage. Hence, the marriage of young Tobias and his bride is presented as […]
NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME GOD OF THE LIVING Introduction God is near to those who trust in him and cry out their anguish to him in their hour of need. This is one of the several lessons that the edifying romance of Tobit tries to convey. With arguments that are a bit difficult […]
NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH Introduction We are shown today a man who, like Job, keeps trusting in God, even when he suffers. Tobias becomes blind and stands the ridicule of his wife and his neighbors, who taunt him by asking how all his good […]
NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME VISITATION OF MARY Introduction Luke presents Mary as the Ark of the Covenant coming to Jerusalem to show that God is present among his people to bring them joy. This is why the child leaps (that is, dances for joy) in Elizabeth’s womb. With Christ, God […]
Trinity Sunday 1. God Is Love 2. “I Am Here for You” 3. Our Blood Relative Greeting The love of the Father, the forgiveness and life of the Son and the strength of the Holy Spirit be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. […]
EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AUTHORITY AND PERSON OF JESUS Introduction In the first reading, the Old Testament writer thanks God, from whom he has learned wisdom. God’s wisdom has brought him insight and happiness. The Gospel shows us the Jewish leaders challenging Jesus’ authority for what he teaches and […]
EIGHTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME SEEING WITH EYES OF FAITH Introduction Ben Sirach invites us to see the works of God with eyes of faith and to admire them. In this way, we share a bit in the view of God himself, who knows and sees everything, even what goes […]
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here Is a Teaching That Is New Jesus’ Healing Words and Hands Greeting Jesus spoke to people the Good News of healing and life. He speaks this same Good News to us here in this assembly. May his words stir our hearts and bring us healing and life. May […]