The Lord calls to pay attention to happenings. Not to waste opportunities for life. Francis of Assisi was a singular prophet capable of reading the signs encountered on the journey…
In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples about humility and the greatness of serving: simply doing what we are commanded. Thanks to the light received from the Spirit, Francis and…
Chapter twenty-five of the Gospel of Matthew begins with the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The former procure oil for their lamps whilst awaiting the Bridegroom, whilst the…
In today's Gospel Jesus speaks to His own with the parable of the dishonest steward who shrewdly secures friends with the wealth of others in order to be welcomed by…
Jesus speaks in the Gospel of renouncing all possessions in order to become a true disciple of Him. Francis, in order to follow in Christ's footsteps, renounced his wealthy position,…
Francis always had at heart the salvation of souls and what Jesus had done to give eternal life to all. In the Sources we find what he says to his…
Jesus, invited to the home of one of the leaders of the Pharisees, used a parable to try to make the guests understand the value of the lowest seat, chosen…
In this Gospel passage from Luke, in which the end of Jesus and the fulfilment of His work is foretold, we witness Him weeping over Jerusalem, the proverbial city that…
The two parables described in the passage from Luke highlight the characteristics of the Kingdom of God: hiddenness and smallness, which have the power to make the Good News rise.…
Matthew highlights Jesus’ reply to the leaders who were trying to test him regarding the greatest commandment. And the Lord takes them by surprise: to love God with all one’s…
Jesus focuses attention on recognizing the signs of the times, calling for discernment. Francis, a man of God, was able to understand the signs he encountered on his journey of…
Jesus in the Gospel offers the identikit of the faithful servant, who in the absence and while awaiting the return of the master, serves his subordinates, in the sign of…
Today's Gospel from Luke emphasises the greed of a rich man who thinks of enlarging his storehouses because of abundant harvests, neglecting his soul and his relationship with God, who…
In this Lucan Gospel passage, Jesus emphasises the Holy Spirit, who guides and enlightens in the most diverse and difficult situations. S. Teresa of Avila, in one of her prayers,…
Jesus' rebuke of the doctors of the Law recalls the persecution and killing reserved for the prophets sent by God. The palm of martyrdom will speak for them, as will…
Francis, a disciple of Jesus, kept away from his life the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, the preoccupation with appearances on the outside without caring about the greed rooted in his…
Oct 3, 2026

At the Banquet

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In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus presents the parable of the wedding banquet as a metaphor for the Kingdom of Heaven. The invited guests show no interest in attending the king’s…
Oct 1, 2026

Finger of God

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Jesus testifies to the onlookers that He casts out demons not by Beelzebul but by the Finger of God, by the work of Him. As Jesus did, so Francis had…
After praying, Jesus receives a request from the disciples to teach them how to pray. Thus he gives them the 'Our Father'. If we look in the Franciscan Sources we…
Jesus, to the one who asks: «And who is neighbour, to me?» (Lk 10:29) answers by telling a story. When faced with someone lying on the ground, one should not…
The Gospel considered today is a hymn of praise to God the Father by Jesus, in the dimension of the weakness and vulnerability of the little ones. He had experienced…
Luke emphasises Jesus' mandate to his own, highlighting how they were to be itinerants of the Gospel. «Go! Behold, I send you as lambs among wolves. Do not carry a…
The passage from the Gospel of John introduces us to the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels entrusted with special missions among men. Jesus refers to them in…
Jesus calls us to do the Father’s will through the parable of the two sons called to work in his vineyard. The risk is that tax collectors and sinners will…
Before the people who mistake him for the Baptist or Elijah or one of the prophets, Jesus asks his own: «But who do you say that I am?» (Lk 9:20).…
The Liturgy proposes to us the sending of the Twelve to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. After repairing the Church of St Mary of the…
On the feast of St Matthew the Apostle, the liturgy presents the Gospel passage bearing his name, recounting his conversion and his following of Jesus. Jesus responds to the malice…
In this liturgy, the passage from Luke presents the parable of the Sower and the reception of the various soils; a parallel with the Word of God assimilated in different…
After his conversion, Francis told his brothers: «A sinner can fast, pray, weep and macerate his flesh [...] So we must glory only in this case: if we render to…
In both the Gospel of John and that of Luke, the liturgy focuses on the figure of the Virgin Mary, immersed in the mystery of salvific suffering that she endures.…
The Judgment surprises and makes friends with the journey of each one who notices
Il Giudizio sorprende e fa amicizia con il viaggio di ciascuno che si accorge
This is where the challenge for your life lies! It is here that you can manifest your faith, your hope and your love! [John Paul II at the Tala Leprosarium, Manila]
È qui la sfida per la vostra vita! È qui che potete manifestare la vostra fede, la vostra speranza e il vostro amore! [Giovanni Paolo II al Lebbrosario di Tala, Manila]
The more we do for others, the more we understand and can appropriate the words of Christ: “We are useless servants” (Lk 17:10). We recognize that we are not acting on the basis of any superiority or greater personal efficiency, but because the Lord has graciously enabled us to do so [Pope Benedict, Deus Caritas est n.35]
Quanto più uno s'adopera per gli altri, tanto più capirà e farà sua la parola di Cristo: « Siamo servi inutili » (Lc 17, 10). Egli riconosce infatti di agire non in base ad una superiorità o maggior efficienza personale, ma perché il Signore gliene fa dono [Papa Benedetto, Deus Caritas est n.35]
Each time we celebrate the dedication of a church, an essential truth is recalled: the physical temple made of brick and mortar is a sign of the living Church serving in history (Pope Francis)
Ogni volta che celebriamo la dedicazione di una chiesa, ci viene richiamata una verità essenziale: il tempio materiale fatto di mattoni è segno della Chiesa viva e operante nella storia (Papa Francesco)
It is a happy image with which, however, Jesus teaches a truth that calls us into question […] If we remove God, we remove Christ and the world falls back into emptiness and darkness (Pope Benedict)
E’ un’immagine felice, con cui però Gesù insegna una verità che ci mette in discussione […] Se togliamo Dio, se togliamo Cristo, il mondo ripiomba nel vuoto e nel buio (Papa Benedetto)
We would also like to set an example ourself, even if the smallness of our means might prevent anyone from appreciating the practical and quantitative significance of it. We want to see our own charitable institutions undergo a new development in the struggle against hunger and toward meeting the main needs of the world. This is the way and the only way to build peace (Pope Paul VI)
Vorremmo anche Noi dare l'esempio, sebbene l'esiguità dei Nostri mezzi ci impedisca di farne apprezzare la rilevanza pratica e quantitativa: Noi vogliamo dare alle Nostre istituzioni caritative un nuovo sviluppo in favore della fame e dei bisogni del mondo: è in questo modo, e non altrimenti, che si costruisce la pace (Papa Paolo VI)
As St. Ambrose put it: You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his (Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio n.23)
Non è del tuo avere, afferma sant’Ambrogio, che tu fai dono al povero; tu non fai che rendergli ciò che gli appartiene (Papa Paolo VI, Populorum Progressio n.23)
Here is the entire Gospel! Here! The whole Gospel, all of Christianity, is here! But make sure that it is not sentiment, it is not being a “do-gooder”! (Pope Francis)
Qui c’è tutto il Vangelo! Qui! Qui c’è tutto il Vangelo, c’è tutto il Cristianesimo! Ma guardate che non è sentimento, non è “buonismo”! (Papa Francesco)
The Kingdom of God is neither spectacular nor reassuring: it is revealed in the Spirit of the Exodus, from hiddenness

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