Biblical Reflections

Dear readers, today the Word of God invites us to ask ourselves if it makes sense to accumulate if when we die, we will take nothing with us. The first reading introduces us to the wise Qohelet, a man who has had everything—wisdom, work, possessions—and yet feels empty. “Vanity of v…

Ask to yourselves why sometimes in your lives, you are tempted to lose your enthusiasm or joy.I asked the same question to myself and I have tried to reply. Firstly, when I don’t take time to talk with God. Apart from Him, life has no sense. And I encourage you to take ten minutes to stay with God…

In this Sunday's readings, we can find three aspects that help us be authentic disciples of the Lord with love, dedication, and listening. First, hospitality, as Abraham receives a visit from three strangers who needed his help. He immediately stands up, runs to greet them, and offers them water a…

Living in the city, I have come to realize that it is not very common to greet strangers on the street. We cannot trust them completely, and this creates a distance between us. Even in the places where we live, I notice that we often don’t know our neighbors well enough to speak with them. This mak…

After a long day or week, what brings you happiness? What is that small thing that recharges your battery? What is what makes you proud? What do you boast about?  In the social networks we notice that people feel happy when they are on trips to the beach or abroad or at nice coffee shops arou…

Today, we joyfully celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul—two great pillars of the Church—whose testimonies are deeply intertwined in today’s readings. In Acts 12, we find Peter imprisoned, surrounded by military guards. Yet, while he lay in the darkness of the prison, “the community did…