Oct 26, 2020

Readings:
Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14
Psalm 24:1–6
John 3:1–3
Matthew 5:1–12

The first reading focuses us for today’s solemnity. In the Book of Revelation, St. John reports “a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue.”

This is Good News. Salvation has...

Jul 27, 2020

Readings:
Isaiah 55:1–3
Psalm 145:8–9, 15–18
Romans 8:35, 37–39
Matthew 14:13–21

In Jesus and the Church, Isaiah’s promises in today’s First Reading are fulfilled. All who are thirsty come to the living waters of Baptism (see John 4:14). The hungry delight in rich fare—given bread to eat and wine to...

Jul 27, 2020

Lecturas:
Isaías 55,1-3
Salmo 145, 8-9.15-18
Romanos 8, 35.37-39
Mateo 14,13-21

Las promesas que hace Isaías en la primera lectura de este domingo se han cumplido en Jesús y en la Iglesia. Todos los que están sedientos vienen a las aguas vivas del bautismo (cf. Jn 4,14). Los hambrientos se deleitan abundantemente en...

Jun 8, 2020

Readings:
Deuteronomy 8:2–3, 14–16
Psalm 147:12–15, 19–20
1 Corinthians 10:16–17
John 6:51–58

The Eucharist is given to us as a challenge and a promise. That’s how Jesus presents it in today’s Gospel.

He doesn’t make it easy for those who hear Him. They are repulsed and offended at His words. Even when...

Jun 8, 2020

Lecturas:
Deuteronomio 8,2–3. 14–16
Salmo 147,12–15.19–20
1 Corintios 10,16–17
Juan 6,51–58

La Eucaristía nos es dada como desafío y promesa. Así nos la presenta Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy.

Él no le facilita las cosas a quienes lo escuchan. Sus palabras provocan repugnancia en ellos y se sienten...