(Jn 7:40-53) In the Gospel passage the religious authorities judge everyone with contempt. Those who have always imagined themselves masters will not be willing to become disciples of a subversive…
And it is the present that counts, not the genealogy (Jn 7:1-2.10.25-30) Unexpected origins, to be killed not to be replaced "[Certainly] you know me and you know where I…
Mar 11, 2026

Annunciation to Joseph

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Contact with the earth: deviance and ascent Casual Incarnation, in tenuousness and density (Mt 1:1-17) In the ancient East, genealogies mentioned only men, and it is surprising that Mt mentions…
(Jn 5:17-30) The centre of the Jewish hope was the return to ancient times, which, however, was transferred to an indeterminate future ["last day"]. According to the Master, life as…
(Jn 5:1-3.5-16) "On the other hand, he performs several gestures on him: first of all he led him away from the crowd. On this occasion, as on others, Jesus always…
«If you do not see signs and wonders, you do not believe» (Jn 4:43-54) Starting from the fourth week, the path of the Lenten liturgy takes a decisive step towards…
Original Sin (Jn 9:1-41) The encyclical Fratelli Tutti invites us to take a perspective view that inspires decision and action: a new eye, filled with hope. It 'speaks to us…
Pharisee-publican: the two souls, and the essential Mystery (Lk 18:9-14) Says the Tao Tê Ching (x): "Preserve the One by dwelling in the two souls: are you able to keep…
The commandment great: Love (Mk 12:28b-34) "What is the first commandment of all? Jesus answered [...] The first is: Listen Israel. The Lord our God is one Lord, and you…
Lk 11:14-23 (14-26) Prejudice undermines the union, and no one can put Jesus under hijacking, holding him hostage. He is the fortress that no entrenched citadel can hold. He who…
Mar 3, 2026

Law and Spirit

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Undeviating Happiness (Mt 5:17-19) In the early congregations, some believers believed that First Testament regulations should no longer be considered, since we are saved by Faith and not by works…
(Mt 18:21-35) Throughout the ancient Middle East, non-proportionate (one-to-one, not cruel) retaliation was sacred law. Forgiveness was a humiliating and absurd attitude, an incomprehensible principle for anyone experiencing any injustice…
Lk 4:24-30 (16-37) Jesus' transgressions and ours (reinforcing the plot) (Lk 4:14-22) "The Spirit of the Lord was upon me, therefore he anointed me to proclaim the Good News to…
Feb 28, 2026

Well vs Spring

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Jn 4:5-42 (5-54) In the passage about the Samaritan woman, John contrasts the mechanisms of religiosity with the dynamics of Faith, comparing the images of an ancient well with a…
Feb 27, 2026

Mercy Parables

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Lk 15:1-3.11-32 (Lk 15:1-32) Value of imperfect uniqueness A God in search of the lost and unequal, to expand our life (Lk 15:1-10) Why does Jesus speak of Joy in…
(Mt 21:33-43.45) This is a continuing metaphor, rather than a parable; hence the fruit of post-Easter reflection - let us see why. Christ introduces everyone to an adventurous, uncomfortable path,…
External solution? (Lk 16:19-31) The reversal of situations in the afterlife is a theme belonging to the entire culture of the ancient Middle East - an area strongly marked by…
The anti-ambition or the front row in the pattern of the satraps (Mt 20:17-28) Unofficially, Pius VII tried to lift the triregnum (neoclassical style, unusual) given to him by Napoleon,…
Being present to oneself: do not replace Love with flaws, observance, deference (Mt 23:1-12) The New Relationship between God and man could not be contained within the meticulous regulations of…
Exemplary encounter and Life at the unknown peak (Lk 6:36-38) Is it possible to put the Gospel under exemplary "Measure" - e.g. of (retributive) Law or of First Testament and…
(Mt 17:1-9; Mk 9:2-13; Lk 9:28-36) "The mountain - Tabor like Sinai - is the place of closeness with God. It is the elevated space, compared to everyday existence, where…
Between intimate struggle and not opposing the evil one (Mt 5:43-48) In his first encyclical Pope Benedict wrote: "With the centrality of love, the Christian faith has taken up what…
Failing without failing: unceasing struggle with ourselves and with God (Mt 7:7-12) Sometimes we put the Father in the dock, because he seems to let things go as our freedom…
Which road leads to the Father? (Lk 11:29-32) Jesus comes up against unbelief. It comes from various blinders and parties taken, or (especially in the disciples) arises from carelessness. The…
Sons’ Prayer: performance or Listening? (Mt 6:7-15) In the communities of Mt and Lk the "prayer" of the sons - the "Our Father" - does not originate as prayer, but…
Feb 15, 2026

Judgement vs sentences

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(Mt 25:31-46) The famous Judgment passage presents the Risen One coming (v.31) as the "Son of Man", that is, the authentic and complete development of the divine plan for humanity:…
Faith, Temptations: our success (Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-15; Lk 4:1-13) Only the man of God is tempted. In the Bible, temptation is not a kind of danger or seduction to…
But can he participate in the rite? (Lk 5:27-32) "Jesus does not exclude anyone from his friendship. The good proclamation of the Gospel consists precisely in this: in the offer…
Feb 12, 2026

Fasting: Opening

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(Mt 9:14-15) Fasting has travelled through all religious and mystical traditions, because it is intended to bring women and men closer to their own profound essence - to listening to…
(Lk 9:22-25) Yesterday we emphasised how the worm of vanity in the pursuit of others' esteem leads to hypocrisy and ostentation. Today, too, the Word - a solemn and pressing…
The people thought that Jesus was a prophet. This was not wrong, but it does not suffice; it is inadequate. In fact, it was a matter of delving deep, of recognizing the uniqueness of the person of Jesus of Nazareth and his newness. This is how it still is today: many people draw near to Jesus, as it were, from the outside (Pope Benedict)
La gente pensa che Gesù sia un profeta. Questo non è falso, ma non basta; è inadeguato. Si tratta, in effetti, di andare in profondità, di riconoscere la singolarità della persona di Gesù di Nazaret, la sua novità. Anche oggi è così: molti accostano Gesù, per così dire, dall’esterno (Papa Benedetto)
Because of this unique understanding, Jesus can present himself as the One who revealsr the Father with a knowledge that is the fruit of an intimate and mysterious reciprocity (John Paul II)
In forza di questa singolare intesa, Gesù può presentarsi come il rivelatore del Padre, con una conoscenza che è frutto di un'intima e misteriosa reciprocità (Giovanni Paolo II)
Yes, all the "miracles, wonders and signs" of Christ are in function of the revelation of him as Messiah, of him as the Son of God: of him who alone has the power to free man from sin and death. Of him who is truly the Savior of the world (John Paul II)
Sì, tutti i “miracoli, prodigi e segni” di Cristo sono in funzione della rivelazione di lui come Messia, di lui come Figlio di Dio: di lui che, solo, ha il potere di liberare l’uomo dal peccato e dalla morte. Di lui che veramente è il Salvatore del mondo (Giovanni Paolo II)
It is known that faith is man's response to the word of divine revelation. The miracle takes place in organic connection with this revealing word of God. It is a "sign" of his presence and of his work, a particularly intense sign (John Paul II)
È noto che la fede è una risposta dell’uomo alla parola della rivelazione divina. Il miracolo avviene in legame organico con questa parola di Dio rivelante. È un “segno” della sua presenza e del suo operare, un segno, si può dire, particolarmente intenso (Giovanni Paolo II)
In the rite of Baptism, the presentation of the candle lit from the large Paschal candle, a symbol of the Risen Christ, is a sign that helps us to understand what happens in the Sacrament. When our lives are enlightened by the mystery of Christ, we experience the joy of being liberated from all that threatens the full realization (Pope Benedict)
Nel rito del Battesimo, la consegna della candela, accesa al grande cero pasquale simbolo di Cristo Risorto, è un segno che aiuta a cogliere ciò che avviene nel Sacramento. Quando la nostra vita si lascia illuminare dal mistero di Cristo, sperimenta la gioia di essere liberata da tutto ciò che ne minaccia la piena realizzazione (Papa Benedetto)
Doing a good deed almost instinctively gives rise to the desire to be esteemed and admired for the good action, in other words to gain a reward. And on the one hand this closes us in on ourselves and on the other, it brings us out of ourselves because we live oriented to what others think of us or admire in us (Pope Benedict)
Quando si compie qualcosa di buono, quasi istintivamente nasce il desiderio di essere stimati e ammirati per la buona azione, di avere cioè una soddisfazione. E questo, da una parte rinchiude in se stessi, dall’altra porta fuori da se stessi, perché si vive proiettati verso quello che gli altri pensano di noi e ammirano in noi (Papa Benedetto)
Each of us can discover in Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence – an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble [Patris Corde, intr.]

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