The reflection on the texts of our celebration is usually focused on one of the readings. But today it is centered on a verse of the Psalm used as a response to the 1st reading (Psalm 116:1-6,8-9). “I will walk in the presence of the Lord”. This is an inspiring […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter F
F for Faith To have faith, it is… to believe, you will say. Of course… but still? It is to accept a set of propositions on a given topic. You are right but… only this? A short text of the gospel reveals more: “As Jesus went on from there, two […]
5th Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2023
The first reading of this Sunday is quite astonishing (Ezechiel 37:12-14). Only three verses but they offer six promises – promises from God himself. Promises of resurrection, of life, of a homeland, of the gift of God’s Spirit, of knowing God himself. Promises repeated, for good measure! And the text […]
29th Sunday of Year B
There are some Scripture texts which are… easy and comforting to hear, or to read. There are others which are difficult to… accept because they are quite demanding to put into practice. There are others still which are difficult to BELIEVE because it seems that… they are just too wonderful! […]