CHRIST THE KING – A cross for a throne

Introduction When Emperor Tiberius governs Rome, John the Baptist appears along the Jordan River. What he…

33rd Sunday of the Year – Courage, lift up your head!

Introduction In times of political upheavals, wars, famine, and pestilence follow suit. The situation of misery…

All Saints & All Souls Day – Faithful Departed – A IN GOD’S HANDS

Introduction We leave the maternal womb and enter into this world; after childhood, we enter adolescence;…

All Saints & All Souls Day

Introduction In the past, the Saints have enjoyed a tremendous popularity: the churches were full of…

32nd Sunday of the Year

First Reading: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14 The first books of the Bible clearly show that, in ancient…

31st Sunday of the Year

The morning prayer of every pious Israelite begins with the words: “Remember Israel….” Israel is a…

30th Sunday of the Year – The Newborn – A Christian Model

Introduction One day, some mothers present their kids to Jesus so that he may take them…

29th Sunday of the Year

Introduction A wise person of the Old Testament summarizes the accumulated life experiences: “From my youth…

28th Sunday of the Year – From healing to faith

Introduction We can run the risk of reducing the message of today’s Gospel to a lesson…

27th Sunday of the Year – Prayer: Recognizing God in our history

Introduction The Bible never says that Abraham entered into a shrine to pray, and yet he…