This passage, from St Luke’s Gospel, presents Jesus’ proclamation of the living word of fraternity, from Nazareth to the Jordan and from the Jordan to the Cross.
In the power of the Spirit, Jesus begins his ministry and Continue reading →
The passage follows the story of the Good Samaritan with the same theme of welcoming. Jesus is received with criticism in the house of Pharisees (Lc 7:36ff; Lc 14:1ff), and in the house of sinners with joy Continue reading →
“Blessed”, says Jesus, for those we consider unhappy. For us, the rich, the powerful and the honoured are the blessed; we value those who have wealth, power and count in society.
The passage follows the story of the Good Samaritan with the same theme of welcoming. Jesus is received with criticism in the house of Pharisees (Lc 7:36ff; Lc 14:1ff), and in the house of sinners with joy (Lc 5:27ff; Lc Continue reading →
“I am”, an expression dear to the evangelist John when referring to Jesus in his Gospel, is applied here to three substantives, the way, the truth and the life.
The passage speaks of a wedding, of a shortage of wine, of servants, of six stone jars, of water, and of beautiful wine, reserved until this moment. The bride is not named; the bridegroom only appears at the end, as Continue reading →
The success and effectiveness of the missionary activity of the early Church was the result of the unique contribution of Paul. A man specially chosen by God to proclaim the Gospel to the nations.
This passage from St Luke’s Gospel presents Jesus’ proclamation of the living word of fraternity, from Nazareth to the Jordan and from the Jordan to the Cross.
In the power of the Spirit, Jesus begins his ministry and Continue reading →
Luke shows us how the risen Lord is still present today in our lives as believers and how we can encounter Him. The two pilgrims symbolize the journey of the church. They change their hearts, faces, and paths when they Continue reading →
“If you are the Son of God, save yourself…and us “ (Read: Luke 23:32-49)
The journey that started at Bethlehem ends on Calvary. Here, the new image of God, of man, and life/death is completed. This is the point: God’s Continue reading →
