The evangelist Mk shows how, as Jesus passed by, people everywhere flocked to carry on stretchers the sick to be healed. Following in the footsteps of the Master, Francis performed…
In today's Gospel Jesus invites his own to a deserted place, in the background. The throng of the crowd did not even allow them to eat. But the Lord first…
In the Regola bollata (1223) Francis of Assisi writes to his brothers: «In whatever house they enter they are to say, first of all: Peace to this house; and, according…
The Liturgy gives us the story of the healing of the haemorrhoissa, a poor sick woman - and the resuscitation of the daughter of Jairus, leader of the synagogue. The…
On this Sunday, the liturgy offers us the splendid passage from Matthew's Beatitudes. The passage begins with poverty of spirit and concludes with the blessedness of those who are persecuted,…
Jesus tells parables about the Kingdom of God, taking his cue from the elements of nature: seed, ear, mustard seed, and more. With natural and real hooks he explains the…
Jan 20, 2026

Sower and Soil

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In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus emphasises the different reception and assimilation of the Word of God, and consequently the different fruit, depending on the suitability of the soil.…
The evangelist Mark pays attention to the blasphemous statement of the scribes who see in Jesus a man possessed by Beelzebubl, prince of demons. But the Lord displaces them with…
The evangelist Mk portrays Jesus surrounded by crowds, so much so that he had no time even for himself. And his own go to pick him up, considering him "out…
In today's Gospel Jesus, surrounded by a large crowd, heals many, and the unclean spirits call him by his Name: "You are the Son of God". (Mk 3:11). The Sources…
The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath, says the Lord. The priority is the person, not the law, which must be respected. In Francis of…
Jan 10, 2026

Witness

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The Baptist points to Jesus-Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. He is the Witness of the dove that alights and remains on the Son of God. Francis,…
In front of an extraordinary crowd, here is an astounding fact for onlookers: in Capernaum, Jesus heals and forgives the sins of a paralytic who was lowered from the roof…
Preaching and healings. In today's Gospel, Mark presents Jesus on his mission, preaching and healing many, starting with Peter's mother-in-law. He who was called the Minim, Francis, was so conformed…
Jesus, during his preaching and passing by the Sea of Galilee, calls to his retinue the first four disciples who, having left their nets, are about to become involved in…
Francis had been mocked and treated like a madman in his native Assisi, looked down upon as an unclean cloth by the 'good people' of the place, sunk in feudal…
At the mere thought of the Lord's Supper, beyond rhetoric. Like Chiara, the Poor Man of Assisi always had a special concern and veneration for the Eucharist. The mere thought…
The Epiphany of the Lord offers evangelical expressions of extraordinary beauty. On the lips of the Magi we find a phrase that belongs to us, as worshippers of the Child…
Francis was rapt in ecstasy as he meditated on the Beauty of a God who asks to be received in order to pour out his Love. The faith that animated…
The Gospel passage presents the testimony of John, the Forerunner. To those who ask him who he was, he presents himself as «Voice of one crying out in the wilderness»…
Dec 23, 2025

One of us

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In his Prologue, John speaks to us of the Word made one of us, as a sign of God's gratuitous love and unwavering faithfulness towards us. In his autograph writings,…
Jesus, brought to the temple by Mary and Joseph, is greeted by the watchman Simeon as «a sign of contradiction [...] that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed»…
In the context of Christmas, to remember St John the Apostle is to put contemplation of the Mystery first. He who, like a sack of myrrh on his breast, reclined…
«Do not be afraid: behold, I announce to you a great joy, which will be to all the people, today [...] a Saviour has been born to you, who is…
Today's Gospel presents us with the birth of John, the prophet of Christ, and the amazement of onlookers: «What shall this child be? And indeed the hand of the Lord…
The birth of Jesus announced to Joseph in the Gospel of St Matthew highlights not only Isaiah's prophecy but also Joseph's obedience to God's plan. As the operetta contained in…
The Lucan passage considered in this feria of Advent is the announcement of the angel Gabriel to the priest Zechariah who was officiating in the temple: despite the advanced age…
In its universal dimension, Francis never even mentally created categories of people who were deserving or not deserving of salvation - for which Christ gave Himself on behalf of all.…
Today's Gospel emphasises the authoritativeness of Jesus in responding to the arrogant pretension of the Pharisees who asked with what authority he did the works he performed, astounding them. In…
The few lines of today's Gospel are dedicated to the new work of the unrecognised like Jesus, who prepare the ways of the Lord. Undoubtedly Francis of Assisi, at that…
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: in possessions, in power, in other ‘gods’ that in reality are useless, they are idols. Of course, the Law of God remains but it is no longer the most important thing, the rule of life; rather, it becomes a camouflage, a cover-up, while life follows other paths, other rules, interests that are often forms of egoism, both individual and collective. Thus religion loses its authentic meaning, which is to live listening to God in order to do his will — that is the truth of our being — and thus we live well, in true freedom, and it is reduced to practising secondary customs which instead satisfy the human need to feel in God’s place. This is a serious threat to every religion which Jesus encountered in his time and which, unfortunately, is also to be found in Christianity. Jesus’ words against the scribes and Pharisees in today’s Gospel should therefore be food for thought for us as well (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: nei beni, nel potere, in altre ‘divinità’ che in realtà sono vane, sono idoli. Certo, la Legge di Dio rimane, ma non è più la cosa più importante, la regola della vita; diventa piuttosto un rivestimento, una copertura, mentre la vita segue altre strade, altre regole, interessi spesso egoistici individuali e di gruppo. E così la religione smarrisce il suo senso autentico che è vivere in ascolto di Dio per fare la sua volontà - che è la verità del nostro essere - e così vivere bene, nella vera libertà, e si riduce a pratica di usanze secondarie, che soddisfano piuttosto il bisogno umano di sentirsi a posto con Dio. Ed è questo un grave rischio di ogni religione, che Gesù ha riscontrato nel suo tempo, ma che si può verificare, purtroppo, anche nella cristianità. Perciò le parole di Gesù nel Vangelo di oggi contro gli scribi e i farisei devono far pensare anche noi (Papa Benedetto)
Salt, in the cultures of the Middle East, calls to mind several values such as the Covenant, solidarity, life and wisdom. Light is the first work of God the Creator and is a source of life; the word of God is compared to light (Pope Benedict)
Il sale, nella cultura mediorientale, evoca diversi valori quali l’alleanza, la solidarietà, la vita e la sapienza. La luce è la prima opera di Dio Creatore ed è fonte della vita; la stessa Parola di Dio è paragonata alla luce (Papa Benedetto)
Even after his failure even in Nazareth (vv.1-6) - his heralds gladly confused the Servant [who was educating them] with the victorious, sighed, respected and glorious Messiah…
Ancora dopo il suo fallimento persino a Nazareth (vv.1-6) - i suoi banditori hanno ben volentieri confuso il Servo [che li stava educando] col Messia vincitore, sospirato, rispettato e glorioso…
During more than 40 years of his reign, Herod Antipas had created a class of functionaries and a system of privileged people who had in their hands the government, the tax authorities, the economy, the justice, every aspect of civil and police life, and his command covered the territory extensively…
Durante più di 40 anni di regno, Erode Antipa aveva creato una classe di funzionari e un sistema di privilegiati che avevano in pugno il governo, il fisco, l’economia, la giustizia, ogni aspetto della vita civile e di polizia, e il suo comando copriva capillarmente il territorio…

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