Gospel commentary for Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Seeing through the eyes of the Messiah Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit, praising the Father for revealing His truth not to the learned and powerful but to the childlike and humble. This passage invites us to reflect on humility, justice, and the profound privilege of living in the age of the Messiah—a privilege even […]
Gospel commentary for Monday, December 2, 2024
Lord, only say the word, and I shall be healed. As we enter the season of Advent, today’s readings highlight God’s infinite mercy and Hisvision for peace and restoration. In the first reading, the Prophet Isaiah envisions a future where devastations serve as a stepping stone to renewal. Even in times of tragedy, God’s saving […]
Gospel commentary for Sunday, December 1, 2024
Stand erect and hold your head high, for your redemption is at hand. Advent marks the beginning of a season of hope and preparation. It is a time to remember Christ’s first coming and to prepare our hearts for his continued presence and ultimate return. To love Christ is to meet him constantly in our […]
Gospel commentary for Saturday, November 30, 2024
St. Andrew: Responding to the Call of Jesus Today’s Gospel recounts the moment when Jesus, walking along the Sea of Galilee, calls His first disciples, including St. Andrew. He was the first apostle called by Jesus. According to tradition, he spread the Gospel to distant areas, including present-day Ukraine, Russia, and Greece. St. Andrew was […]
Gospel commentary for Thursday, November 29, 2024
Trusting in God’s enduring promises In today’s Gospel, Jesus encourages us to be mindful of the signs that surround us and to place our trust in God’s steadfast word. He uses the image of the fig tree to illustrate that, just as we can recognize the budding leaves as a signal of summer’s return, we […]
Gospel commentary for Thursday, November 28, 2024
Hope in the Midst of Trials: The Kingdom is Near In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues his Apocalyptic Discourse, presenting two concludingsigns: the destruction of Jerusalem and the transformation of creation. These signs are intended to evoke hope rather than fear, serving as a reminder of God’s lasting presence and His promise of a renewed world—a […]
Gospel commentary for Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Faith Through Fire – in the Face of Trials In today’s Gospel, Jesus prepares His disciples for impending difficulties. He outlines the challenges they will encounter—false messiahs, wars, disasters, and persecution. Thoughthese words were spoken centuries ago, they still hold significance today, providing us withguidance and encouragement. The faithful have frequently endured trials, yet Jesus […]
Gospel commentary for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Finding Hope in Christ Amid Life’s Uncertainties Today’s Gospel introduces us to Jesus’ apocalyptic discourse, where He speaks about the temple’s eventual destruction, wars, natural disasters, and false messiahs. For many, these prophecies might sound mysterious, but these words were a source of hope for the persecuted Christians of Luke’s time. Jesus’ words helped early […]
Gospel commentary for Monday, November 25, 2024
True Generosity: Giving from the Heart, Not from Abundance In today’s Gospel, Jesus observes a poor widow who gives two small coins to the temple treasury. Though her offering is tiny compared to the gifts of the wealthy, Jesus is moved by her generosity. “This poor widow has put in more than all the others,” […]
Gospel commentary for Sunday, November 24, 2024
Accepting Jesus as King demands humility Today’s Gospel presents a striking scene of two kingdoms in stark contrast. Pilate, a man of earthly power, questions Jesus, the King of a heavenly realm. Pilate is puzzled, wondering how this seemingly vulnerable man before him could claim kingship. Yet Jesus calmly clarifies: «My kingdom is not of […]
