Sanctity vs. sanctimony
THAT series of “Woe-to-you’s” that Christ addressed to some of the leading Jews of his time (cfr. 23, 27-32) should remind us that we...
God is attracted to the guileless
THAT amusing story about how Nathanael or St. Bartholomew became one of the apostles can only tell us that God is attracted to persons...
We are meant for loving
THAT’S what we are really meant for. That’s what would bring us to the fullness of our humanity. That’s what would make us God’s...
Christian poverty
“IT WILL be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for...
The rich young man
THAT gospel story of the rich young man who asked Christ about how to gain eternal life (cfr. Mt 19, 16-22) provides us with...
The gender and human sexuality issue
WE ARE all familiar with that gospel episode where some leading Jews tested Christ by asking him if it was lawful for a man...
The many benefits of prayer
“AFTER he dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.” (Mt 14, 23)
Let’s take note of how Christ himself...
Our need for God
“AND they came to Capernaum looking for Jesus.” (Jn 6, 24) The gospel talks about how the people were so impressed with what they...
Again the problem of familiarity
“A PROPHET is not without honor, except in his own country.” This is Christ’s indictment against the people of his own place who, instead...
How to be like Christ?
IF WE want to be like Christ as we should, since he is the pattern of our humanity and the savior of our damaged...