I look at the day through the eyes of the least among us—those sitting in the square with their tools of the trade laid aside, useless, who feel they have failed in their mission to provide for their families: those who feel unable to care for their children are suffering, suffering greatly. The call that…
It all begins when we feel indebted, says Paul;when we feel ourselves to be guardians of the other,says the Prophet; unassuming debtors and attentive guardians: these are the two beautiful names for every person in a relationship. And the third is offered by the Gospel: restorers of bonds, those who ceaselessly mend the continually torn…
What do people say? And what do you say?Jesus uses questions to help his friends grow.Jesus’ questions in the Gospel truly serve an important purpose; they are not catechism-style questions, but sparks that ignite something, setting in motion transformation and growth. In life, questions are more important than answers. While answers may satisfy us and…
Jesus has attracted a huge crowd to a deserted place, devoid of the normal comforts yet full of joyful souls witnessing the merciful power of the Messiah. The disciples, being practical men, suggest: “Send the crowd away so they can go buy something to eat.” If He doesn’t send them away, they won’t leave. But…
The Gospel highlights how Jesus’ words resonate with the little ones—children, women, and the poor—who immediately understand him. Throughout the Bible, Go’s preference for the overlooked reflects a consistent logic of smallness, emphasizing that He invests in those whom the world disregards. And Jesus is happy about it. Despite discouraging events: John the Baptist has…
“Anyone who loves their family more than me is not worthy of me. But who can be worthy of you, Lord,with such high standards? My family—father, mother, brother, daughter—are dear to me and essential for truly living.” They inspire me to be true and authentic, motivating me to be my best self. We, even though…
“Do not be afraid, do not fear, do not be intimidated.” These are the three principles of a good educator:do not be afraid, do not instill fear, and free others from fear. Jesus’ deeply human approach to education: what matters is a new relationship, one in which there is no room for fear. And yet…
“When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them.” Everything that follows springs from compassion, a term of infinite power and intensity: the Master feels pain for the world’s pain, for humanity’s great suffering. Jesus is compassion, the weeping of God made flesh. To weep is to love with one’s eyes. “The harvest is…
Corpus Christi illustrates a desert journey marked by fatigue and discouragement, because in the inhospitable desert, life could fail at any moment, yet not with God overlooking the needs of his people. “Remember the journey,” whispers the first reading. Remember! For forgetfulness is the root of all evil. Remember the desert and the mountain, the…
To describe the Trinity, Jesus uses names very familiar in our Catholic faith—household names—names that embrace and forge bonds: Father, Son, Holy Spirit—the breath that instills life. The Feast of the Trinity is the proclamation that God is not solitude in himself, but communion, bond, and embrace. That he reaches out to us and gives…