Chapter twenty-five of Matthew's Gospel begins with the parable of the wise and the foolish virgins. The former procure the oil for the lamp while waiting for the Bridegroom and…
Aug 18, 2026

Despising praise

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Jesus points the finger at the hypocritical scribes and Pharisees. They concern themselves with trifles, instead of practising justice and mercy. They are whitewashed sepulchres, displaying an appearance that only…
In the Gospel of John, the figure of Nathanael (perhaps the Apostle Bartholomew) is highlighted, defined by Jesus as «an Israelite in whom there is no deceit» (Jn 1:47) and…
In today's Gospel passage, Jesus addresses the common people and his disciples, warning them against the criteria used by the scribes and Pharisees: «Do not do as they do, for…
Aug 12, 2026

At the Banquet

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Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding banquet. The guests do not care to attend the king's banquet, and the servants are sent to gather those they find…
Jesus astonishes and astounds his disciples, remarking: «it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom…
Today’s Gospel reading highlights the fledgling yet already unshakeable faith of a pagan woman who pleads for mercy for her daughter, who is tormented by a demon. Francis of Assisi,…
Jesus points out to the eyes of the Pharisees who want to frame him, the fontal goodness of marriage, but also the value of a life given directly to the…
In today's Liturgy, Jesus calls for discreet, fraternal correction before taking more drastic measures. The two Poor Men of Assisi were exemplary people in their fraternal love and in the…
On the feast of St Laurence [martyred in 258, during the persecution of the emperor Valerian] the liturgy proposes a Johannine passage that befits him, concerning his journey of faith.…
Jesus heals a boy suffering from epilepsy. To the disciples, who asked why they had been unable to drive out the demon, he replies: «Because of your little faith» (Mt…
The Gospel of Matthew’s account of the Transfiguration emphasises how Jesus’ face «shone like the sun» whilst he was alone on the mountain, in the presence of Peter, James and…
Jesus teaches the crowd and explains: what makes a person unclean is what comes out of the heart. Francis, pure of heart and transparent in his aims and intentions, had…
The Lord feels compassion for the crowd following him, and wants to share the loaves and fishes. So his disciples, invited to feed so many people, fed about five thousand…
Chapter thirteen of Matthew's Gospel highlights the rejection of Jesus by the inhabitants of Nazareth. The Lord is amazed at the unbelief found in his homeland and the contempt reserved…
Francis of Assisi, the Knower and the Least of God, always had clear in his conscience the importance and necessity of the contemplative life, tempered by work that keeps idleness…
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells parables about the Kingdom of God, drawing inspiration from elements of nature: mustard seeds and yeast. With natural and real connections, he explains the nature…
In today's Gospel Jesus teaches his disciples about humility and greatness in service. He who wants to become great will be first in service. Compared to the imperial criterion, the…
On the feast of St Bridget, patron saint of Europe, the liturgy offers us a passage from the Johannine Gospel. In it Jesus reminds us that He is the true…
Jesus emphasises that those who do the Father’s will are his mother and his brothers. In this way, he highlights the kinship created by living out the Word every day.…
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus calls on his followers to be good seed, as children of the Kingdom. The weeds are the children of the Evil One, who will be…
Pharisees ask Jesus why his disciples do what is not permitted by the Law on the Sabbath [eating, out of hunger, the ears of corn in the fields]. Jesus, who…
The Gospel 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 the disappointment…
Jul 11, 2026

Welcoming Others

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Jesus makes it clear that one must take up one’s cross to follow Him and be worthy of Him. Likewise, He emphasises that whoever truly welcomes His disciples welcomes Him.…
The Liturgy of the feast of St Benedict, co-patron of Europe, emphasises the theme of leaving everything for Christ, for the Gospel, reciprocated by the hundredfold and the Life of…
Jul 7, 2026

Freely, simply

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Chapter 10 of Matthew continues to present us with a Jesus who asks his disciples, sent to preach the nearness of the Kingdom of Heaven, to give freely as they…
In today's Gospel we see Jesus going through towns and villages proclaiming the Kingdom of God and healing the sick. Assiduous contemplation and purity of life had made Francis powerful,…
«I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children» (Mt 11:25). This Sunday…
On the first day of the week, Jesus came to the disciples while they were gathered behind closed doors. He entrusted them with the mission of proclaiming the Good News,…
The passage from Matthew presents Jesus grappling with demons who fear being cast out. The unclean spirits unite against the true servants of God. Francis knew something about this. The…
The lamp is a symbol of the faith that illuminates our life, while the oil is a symbol of the charity that nourishes the light of faith, making it fruitful and credible (Pope Francis)
La lampada è il simbolo della fede che illumina la nostra vita, mentre l’olio è il simbolo della carità che alimenta, rende feconda e credibile la luce della fede (Papa Francesco)
Jesus wants our existence to be laborious, that we never lower our guard, so as to welcome with gratitude and wonder each new day given to us by God. Every morning is a blank page on which a Christian begins to write with good works (Pope Francis)
Gesù vuole che la nostra esistenza sia laboriosa, che non abbassiamo mai la guardia, per accogliere con gratitudine e stupore ogni nuovo giorno donatoci da Dio. Ogni mattina è una pagina bianca che il cristiano comincia a scrivere con le opere di bene (Papa Francesco)
And this is the problem: when the People put down roots in the land and are the depository of the Law, they are tempted to place their security and joy in something that is no longer the Word of God (Pope Benedict)
Ed ecco il problema: quando il popolo si stabilisce nella terra, ed è depositario della Legge, è tentato di riporre la sua sicurezza e la sua gioia in qualcosa che non è più la Parola del Signore (Papa Benedetto)
Despite the scarcity of information about him, St Bartholomew stands before us to tell us that attachment to Jesus can also be lived and witnessed to without performing sensational deeds. Jesus himself, to whom each one of us is called to dedicate his or her own life and death, is and remains extraordinary (Pope Benedict)
La figura di san Bartolomeo, pur nella scarsità delle informazioni che lo riguardano, resta comunque davanti a noi per dirci che l'adesione a Gesù può essere vissuta e testimoniata anche senza il compimento di opere sensazionali. Straordinario è e resta Gesù stesso, a cui ciascuno di noi è chiamato a consacrare la propria vita e la propria morte (Papa Benedetto)
Faith is more than just empirical or historical facts; it is an ability to grasp the mystery of Christ’s person in all its depth [Pope Benedict]
La fede va al di là dei semplici dati empirici o storici, ed è capace di cogliere il mistero della persona di Cristo nella sua profondità [Papa Benedetto]
More than 600 precepts are mentioned in the Law of Moses. How should the great commandment be distinguished among these? (Pope Francis)
Nella Legge di Mosè sono menzionati oltre seicento precetti. Come distinguere, tra tutti questi, il grande comandamento? (Papa Francesco)
The invitation has three characteristics: freely offered, breadth and universality. Many people were invited, but something surprising happened: none of the intended guests came to take part in the feast, saying they had other things to do; indeed, some were even indifferent, impertinent, even annoyed (Pope Francis)
L’invito ha tre caratteristiche: la gratuità, la larghezza, l’universalità. Gli invitati sono tanti, ma avviene qualcosa di sorprendente: nessuno dei prescelti accetta di prendere parte alla festa, dicono che hanno altro da fare; anzi alcuni mostrano indifferenza, estraneità, perfino fastidio (Papa Francesco)
Those who are considered the "last", if they accept, become the "first", whereas the "first" can risk becoming the "last" (Pope Benedict)
Proprio quelli che sono considerati "ultimi", se lo accettano, diventano "primi", mentre i "primi" possono rischiare di finire "ultimi" (Papa Benedetto)

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