« I do not say that I shall pray the Father for you,because the Father himself loves you” (John 16:26-27). Words that are truly astonishing on the part of Jesus.Pronounced with conviction, this statement of Jesus is amazing, almost disturbing, He says without hesitation that he does not need to […]
Pope Francis visits Irak
Pope Francis arrives in Iraq as ‘penitent pilgrim’ begging for peace Pope Francis arrived in Iraq March 5 for a three-day visit aimed at encouraging the nation’s historic but diminishing Christian community. .. The pontiff made impassioned and repeated pleas that the country might avert further conflict. « May the clash of […]
6th Sunday of Year B – 2021
We are often told that we should turn to God. We should come to him in all kinds of situations and pray to him for all our needs. And, of course, many writers and preachers tell us HOW we should do this. Today, I choose to reflect on HOW NOT […]
20th Sunday of Year A – 2020
Praying… an activity which always finds us in need to learn – to learn how to approach God and, of course, what to say when we are in his presence. Bookshops and libraries are full of material published precisely to guide us with methods and advice about praying. Many spiritual […]
Ash Wednesday – Year B
Did you notice how often, in a single day, we close a door? We go out of different places and, every time, we must close a door. We leave some premises and, again, the same gesture is done: closing the door behind us. In fact, this is the very action […]
2nd Sunday of Year B
Whenever I come across the text of the 1st reading of this Sunday(2nd Sunday of Year B – 1 Sam.3:3-10,19), I am tempted to envy the young Samuel. He was very fortunate in being told how to speak to God, what to tell him, in other words: How to pray! […]
19th Sunday of the Year A
The theme of last Sunday (Feast of the Transfiguration, Year A) is back again: “Do not be afraid…” Yet, the situation described in today’s gospel (19th Sunday of Year A – Mt.14:22-33) is quite frightening! A storm on the lake and the apparition of… a mysterious being walking on the […]
4th Sunday of Lent, Year A
Strange things happen among us, people. Something good can be done for someone and the person who benefits from the good deed is penalized for it! It should not surprise us – this is what happened already in the time of Jesus. We see it in today’s gospel on […]