Some people would say that the text of today’s gospel is quite shocking (Luke 21:5-19). For them, two words may summarize the scenes we are given to witness: abomination and desolation. It is a rather accurate perception of the ‘mood’ of this text. The detailed description of events to take […]
Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, Year A – 2020
Though the confinement is being relaxed, the pandemic has not left us yet. Many people try to find some meaningful activity to fill the many hours spent at home… alone. Looking back at the past can be such a meaningful activity. This is the invitation that today’s 1st reading offers […]
World Humanitarian Day – 19 August
Every year, thousands of men and women the world over put their lives in danger working in Humanitarian causes all over the world. Working in the most poverty and illness stricken third world countries the world over, often in areas of great social violence, these dedicated heroes put their lives […]
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 […]