Without expecting anything in return Jesus is at table, invited by one of the principal Pharisees of the region. Luke tells us that the Pharisees do not let up spying on him. Jesus, however, feels … Read More
22nd Sunday in O.T. (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Humble before God because truth demands it Jesus is the definitive divine word that teaches us to be humble. He is also the perfect response of humility to the divine word. Jesus goes to dine … Read More
21st Sunday in O.T. (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 13:22-30) Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved? He answered them, “Strive to … Read More
21st Sunday in O.T. (José Antonio Pagola): Not everything is worth it
Jesus keeps making his way to Jerusalem. His journey is not that of a pilgrim who goes up to Jerusalem to fulfill religious duties. According to Luke, Jesus passes through towns and villages, “teaching.” He … Read More
21st Sunday in O.T. (Ross Reyes Dizon): Salvation for Jews and for Gentiles of every language
Through the tender mercy of God, Jesus visits us to guide our feet into the way of salvation. Someone asks Jesus, “Will only a few be saved?” The question suggests that the one who asks … Read More
Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 1:39-56) Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the … Read More
20th Sunday in O.T. (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 12:49-53) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, … Read More
20th Sunday in O.T. (José Antonio Pagola): To set on fire
More than enough Christians are deeply attached to their comfortable situation. As a result, they tend to consider Christianity as a religion that invariably ought to be concerned with maintaining the law and the established … Read More
20th Sunday in O.T. (Ross Reyes Dizon): Fire that is all-consuming and Spirit that is life-breath
To set the earth on fire is part of Jesus’ mission. And how he wishes that it were already blazing! Undoubtedly, Jesus’ passionate and anguished wish keeps coming to fruition. In fact, a cloud of … Read More
19th Sunday in O.T. (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 12:32-48) Jesus said to his disciples:“ Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags … Read More