Sunday Commentary is a blog written by a priest.
Do not look for the living among the dead Introduction We Christians are convinced of being custodians of an excellent project, man and society. We are proud when they recognize that the moral proposition that we preach is noble and elevated. We are pleased to be referred to as the messengers of universal brotherhood, […]
We contemplated a love stronger than death Introduction The dramatic agony of the cross has often led the preachers of the past to insist excessively on the gory aspects of Jesus’ passion. From this preaching images, popular representations and some devotions are derived in which the violence of the blows of the scourging, the […]
Jesus: broken bread, offered as nourishment Introduction Among the many names by which the Eucharist was called, the one that best expresses the meaning and richness of the sacrament is the breaking of the bread. The disciples of Emmaus recognized the Lord “in the breaking of the bread” (Lk 24:35); the community of Jerusalem […]
Why Must He Die to Save Us Introduction For those who have internalized a devotional image of Jesus, it is hard to understand why he was killed. How can people become enemies of the man who cares for the sick, embraces and caresses his children, loves the poor, defends the weak? In this light […]
God Saves – He does not Condemn Introduction The idea of God’s judgment is essentially identical in different religions, identical because it is in harmony with the concept of justice common to us people. The famous scene of the balance with the two plates in perfect balance is reproduced on all the sarcophagi […]
SIN? A HELL FROM WHICH THE FATHER’S LOVE FREES US Introduction Jesus revealed that God is a friend of publicans and sinners (cf. Lk 7:34; Mt 9:12-13), but until when will he be? Will not a day come that he will change his attitude towards them? Some respond to this question: sinners […]
TO CONVERT IS TO FIND ONE’S IDENTITY Introduction ‘Things cannot go on like this, people take advantage, they cheat, the abuses are systematic, inexcusable, and there is no change of the situation in sight.’ We have often heard complaints like these. To complain is easy, but to propose a solution is difficult. To […]
THE MYSTERIOUS REASONS OF THE HEART Introduction In popular language, to fall for someone is synonymous with falling in love. The momentum of love does not deny the rational, but goes beyond it, ranges over new horizons, and soars towards a world of unexpected emotions. Faith is a conscious decision. Jesus […]
THE TEMPTATION: AN OPPORTUNITY MORE THAN A THREAT Introduction From the analysis of biblical texts, a curious fact emerges: the wicked are never tempted by God; temptation is a privilege reserved for the righteous! Ben Sirach recommends to the disciple: “My son… prepare yourself for trials. Accept all that happens to you, be patient when you are humbled … because […]
LENT: A TIME OF FASTING TO NOURISH US WITH THE WORD Introduction “Man lives not on bread alone, but that all that proceeds from the mouth of God is life for man” (Deut 8:3). With these words, taken from Deuteronomy, Jesus rejects the proposal of the evil one who suggested that he commit […]