Many of the gospel texts are well known to us – we know the stories; we know the people and the facts. We remember the parables and their message. The words of Jesus, at least many of them, echo in our memories. Yet, I wonder if, at times, some important […]
Holy Thursday, Year B
A few days ago, on Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem acclaimed by a crowd, our reflection showed us that his close friends simply did not understand why he was doing this. They could not figure out what led Jesus to accept this demonstration by the people when he had refused […]
Feast of the Transfiguration, Year A *
* (This feast takes the place of the 18th Sunday of Year) The gospel of this Sunday (Feast of the Transfiguration, Year A – Mt.17:1-9) presents us with a scene that is rather unusual in the life of Jesus. It is no wonder that the apostles are startled and even […]