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Thirty-first Sunday Year A

In today’s Gospel, the Lord Jesus thoroughly warns against the scribes and Pharisees. Who were the scribes and Pharisees? Initially, the Pharisees wanted to strengthen their faith in the Jewish people. The intention was undoubtedly godly, but the means they used … Continue reading

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Mt 22,34-40

Man has various privileges. He can think. He is free to make decisions. To subjugate nature. To reshape the world. The crown of these privileges is the ability to love. Jesus calls it the greatest commandment, which has two components: … Continue reading

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Mission Sunday Mt 28,16-20

Since 1926, the Church worldwide has been celebrating the so-called “Mission Sunday.” Pope Pius XI declared it a day of prayer and help for missions, particularly this year, or better, this year, when Pope Francis specifically emphasized the missionary mission … Continue reading

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Matthew 21, 33-43

After wrongdoing, an urgent desire for a higher justice than human arises in a person’s soul. God’s revelation gives us believers a satisfying answer: God is supremely just—the only one who can deservedly reward and punish everyone. Even in early life, … Continue reading

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time,Year A Mat 20:1-16

How many of us have experienced that someone mistreated us? Almost all of us have experienced trauma when our dreams and ideas of human justice were destroyed.   In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents the kingdom of God as the kingdom … Continue reading

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Mt 15:21-28

Evangelist St.Matthew invites us to think about the relations between faiths. Matthew. It describes a dialogue between Jesus and a confident Canaanite woman. In the end, Jesus tells the Gentile woman: “Woman, great is your faith” (Mt 15:28). During his public … Continue reading

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Sunday in the 14th week of Year A Mt 11,25-30

Introduction. Jesus calls us today: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will strengthen you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you … Continue reading

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time,Year A,Mt 9,36-10,8

Introduction. Aren’t you surprised by the different ideas people have of the Church? For some, it can be observed that Jesus Christ Himself should listen to them more. Others will say that they can arrange their things directly with God and … Continue reading

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Tent Sunday A of the Year Mt 9,9-13

The evangelist, one of the Twelve, mentions in today’s Gospel passage how Jesus said to him: “Follow me” (Mt 9:9)! A question is printed. What do the words: Follow me!? God created man in the image and likeness of God, … Continue reading

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Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A

Introduction. Let’s start thinking about today’s “Good Shepherd Sunday” with answers to a few questions: Which priest do I remember most often? Why? Is there something about the priest that appeals to me? What do I expect from a priest? Do I know … Continue reading

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