REFLECTIONS TODAY In the Gospel of John, Jesus is the light of the world (Jn 8:12; 9:5). Jesus is the true light who was coming into the world (Jn 1:9). In today’s Gospel, the word “light” (Greek pōti from pōs) is also attributed of John who is described as a burning and shining “lamp”...
REFLECTIONS TODAY We believe that angels guide us in our life, bringing us closer to God. The word “angel” comes from the Greek word angelos, which may also mean “messenger.” In today’s Gospel, the expression ton angelon mou (“my messenger”) is used. The expression “my messenger”...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ role as the bringer of salvation. When the disciples of John the Baptist, sent by John himself, come to Jesus to ask him if he is the one they are expecting to come, Jesus tells them to report to John the things he is doing....
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today Today’s Gospel tells of the parable of the Two Sons. The first son says “No” to his father who requests him to work in the vineyard. Later, however, he changes his mind and goes. The second son says “Yes,” but does not go. He says, “Yes, sir!”...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today True authority comes from God and can be exercised from within. Today’s Gospel narrates Jesus’ encounter with the chief priests and the elders of the people. These people question Jesus’ authority. Since the encounter is situated in the Temple area, they...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today, we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. We particularly honor the Blessed Virgin for being preserved free from the stain of original sin from the moment of her conception. Mary, being the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, became the first beneficiary of the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today There will always be difficulties to encounter in this life. The question to ask is: How are we going to face them to the best of our ability and with grace? When we encounter problems, one of the first things that might be lost is our capacity to remain...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today Today’s Gospel narrates the parable of the Lost Sheep, emphasizing the importance of the care for “the little ones” (Greek hoi mikroi). In Matthew 18, the expression “the little ones” may refer to the disciples or, at least, may be profoundly related to...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today’s Gospel narrates the story of Jesus healing a paralytic brought to him by some men on a stretcher. They want to bring the paralyzed man in front of Jesus, but they are not able to do so at first because of the crowd. They eventually find a way by going up to the roof, and...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Mt 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today’s Gospel tells of Jesus’ compassion. The word “compassion” comes from Latin which means “to suffer with.” In the Gospel, Jesus’ heart is moved with pity or compassion upon seeing the people harassed and helpless. The Greek verb used is splangchnizomai, which...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Light, salvation, and faith are inseparable. Today’s Gospel narrates Jesus’ healing of the two blind men. Jesus tells them that the healing will be done for them according to their faith. The Greek verb genethētō, which means “let it be done,” is used. It is in the...
