Biblical Reflections

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near“ (Ph. 4:4-5). These words chosen as the Entrance antiphon of this third Sunday of Advent give the tonality of what we are celebrating: Joy, rejoice.  We are happy to celebrate this Sunday also called “The Gaudete”…

The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. This preparation demands justice, change, and commitment. The prophet Isaiah announced a new shoot that would grow from the stump of Jesse. This shoot is Jesus, who brings the Spirit of God: wi…

The Gospel of the first Sunday of Advent is a call to stay awake, so as to be ready for the coming of the Lord. And it motivates the need to do so by giving two examples: Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be t…

Today, we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, which marks the end of the liturgical year. Next Sunday, we will begin  Advent Season, a time of preparation for Christmas. Dear brothers and sisters, let me start with an important question: Who reigns in the world? The good or the bad? God o…

What were our worries this week? Before going to sleep or waking up, where were our thoughts directed? Money, conflicts, divisions, sickness, catastrophes, persecutions. The economic situation becomes more difficult every time, except for those who are rich already. How muc…

It was from the side of Christ as He slept the sleep of death upon the cross that there came forth “The wondrous sacrament of the whole Church” S. Augustine. Through baptism, Eucharist and confirmation, we receive the new life in Christ. We become one spirit and one Body in Christ. T…