Biblical Reflections

This is the twenty-fifth Sunday in ordinary time. This Sunday, we are invited to reflect on our readiness to be faithful and accountable to God. The gospel today presents a parable where a rich man instructs another man to prepare a complete account of his stewardship because he can no longer be hi…

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast reminds us that the Cross is not a sign of suffering, but of love and salvation. In the Book of Numbers, the people of Israel complained to God and Moses about the difficulties they were experiencing in the desert…

Jesus is not like a politician who fills people with a lot of promises. He is not an influencer of social media (tiktok, facebook or Instagram). On the contrary, his invitation is clear. He doesn’t promise fake things. He doesn't lie anyone, nor tell a short-…

What makes us great people? Today's readings invite us to treasure the virtue of humility, both the first reading and the Gospel make this call. Humility is the virtue that made Mary great among women, because God looked with favor on his lowly servant. Humility is a virtue that is embedded in the…

When we see the number of those who have not yet received the Good News of the Gospel, or those who do not believe in God the Father, we are right to be concerned and ask the Lord the same question as someone in the crowd asked him in today’s gospels, ‘‘Lord, will only a few people be saved?’’ In o…

Today, on the 19th Sunday in ordinary time, we are invited to reflect on the topic of faith. The second reading reminds us that faith is the realization of our hopes and the evidence of things that are not seen. The life of Abraham teaches us that while it can be challenging to have complete faith…