In chapter sixteen of John's Gospel, close to his return to the Father, Jesus says to his disciples: «You will be sad, but your sadness will become joy» (Jn 16:20).…
May 4, 2026

The Spirit sent

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In chapter sixteen of John, addressing his disciples, Jesus makes it clear that it is good for Him to return to the Father, otherwise the Paraclete will not come to…
On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Gospel speaks to us of love for Jesus linked to the observance of the commandments, and of Christ’s Envoy: the Paraclete, the Spirit…
In today's Gospel verses Jesus calls us to love one another, as He has loved us, to the end. In the life of Francis, this commandment shone particularly bright. He…
Jesus reminds us that He is the true vine and His Father the farmer. Only those who remain united to Jesus will bear much fruit. Francis, ever since he had…
Apr 26, 2026

Word and Spirit

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Jesus in today's Gospel emphasises that the Trinity dwells in those who keep his Word. He then mentions the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will teach them all things…
Today's liturgy takes up chapter fourteen of John's Gospel, which is full of challenging themes. To Philip's question: «Show us the Father» (Jn 14:8-9) Jesus responds by asking for faith…
«He who receives him whom I send, receives me; but he who receives me, receives him who sent me» (Jn 13:20). Jesus, at the Last Supper, after having washed the…
Under Solomon's Portico in Jerusalem, Jesus makes his denunciation to the Jews: you are not my sheep, because you do not listen to my voice. Francis had a great concern…
In chapter ten of the Gospel of John, Jesus describes himself as the Gate for the sheep; those who enter through it find salvation. He alone is the true Shepherd…
In today's passage Jesus upsets the mind-sets of the Jews who wonder how he can give them to eat his body and drink his blood. Francis, endowed by Grace with…
In the Gospel of today's liturgy, Jesus reveals himself as the Bread of Life: salvation that every man seeks. He affirms that he came down from heaven to do the…
In today's passage, after the sharing of the loaves, the crowd chases Jesus to the other shore, towards Capernaum. And immediately the Lord puts his finger on the sore spot…
The passage in John highlights the fear of the disciples who on the rough sea see the Lord coming. But He reassures them: «I Am, do not be afraid!». Francis,…
«For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for not with measure does he give the Spirit» (Jn 3:34). The verses of today's passage emphasise the identikit…
Today's passage from the Johannine Gospel highlights Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus. The latter represented the group of Jews who sensed the value of the novelty of the young Rabbi's teaching…
On the first day of the week Jesus went behind closed doors into the place where the disciples were gathered. He gave them the mandate to proclaim the Good News,…
The Risen Jesus returned to manifest Himself to His disciples on the Lake of Tiberias, inviting them to go fishing. The disciples believed and immediately experienced the fruitfulness of gestures…
The Risen Jesus came alongside the disciples of Emmaus who were conversing with Him about what had happened in Jerusalem. He put them to the test. The body of Christ…
«Having left the tomb early with fear and great joy, the women ran to make the announcement to his disciples» (Mt 28:8). The Angel Monday liturgy portrays the joy of…
Holy Saturday, a day of silent waiting, was for Francis and Clare an occasion of special unity with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, who lived all the mysteries of redemption…
Mar 25, 2026

Supper and apron

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«Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end» (Jn 13:1). The washing of the feet done by Jesus to his own was a…
Jesus' agitation over the imminent betrayal-delivery of Judas had caused questioning, pain and sadness in the disciple He loved and in all His intimates. Francis (like John) was indeed «the…
Jesus is sold by Judas to the chief priests, abandoned by the disciples, and disowned by Peter. In this context Christ celebrates Easter. Previously the Son of God, already suffering…
In today's Gospel passage Jesus, to the Jews who did not believe in Him and wanted to stone Him, says: «even if you do not believe in me, believe in…
Mar 17, 2026

Similar to Mary

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The Annunciation illustrates the art of listening in Mary, visited by the Angel Gabriel. She accepts the Mystery but asks questions of meaning, using her intelligence, in humility and dignity.…
The woman caught in adultery and brought by the scribes and Pharisees to Jesus is the specious 'fig leaf' they use to cover their sins. The Lord knows this to…
In today's Gospel passage, Jesus, who proposed himself as the Fountain of True Water, is answered by people of the people, who assert: «He is indeed the prophet!» (Jn 7:40)…
Mar 11, 2026

Welcomed Clare

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Today's Gospel tells of the announcement made by the angel to Joseph, inviting him to take Mary with him, since the child begotten in her was the fruit of the…
Jesus lectures the Sabbath worshippers with facts. Respecting that day was more important than life, than the person himself, placed on the periphery, prone at the feet of the sacred…
«When the servant of God is troubled, as it happens, by something, he must get up immediately to pray, and persevere before the Supreme Father until he restores to him the joy of his salvation. Because if it remains in sadness, that Babylonian evil will grow and, in the end, will generate in the heart an indelible rust, if it is not removed with tears» (St Francis of Assisi, FS 709)
«Il servo di Dio quando è turbato, come capita, da qualcosa, deve alzarsi subito per pregare, e perseverare davanti al Padre Sommo sino a che gli restituisca la gioia della sua salvezza. Perché se permane nella tristezza, crescerà quel male babilonese e, alla fine, genererà nel cuore una ruggine indelebile, se non verrà tolta con le lacrime» (san Francesco d’Assisi, FF 709)
Wherever people want to set themselves up as God they cannot but set themselves against each other. Instead, wherever they place themselves in the Lord’s truth they are open to the action of his Spirit who sustains and unites them (Pope Benedict
Dove gli uomini vogliono farsi Dio, possono solo mettersi l’uno contro l’altro. Dove invece si pongono nella verità del Signore, si aprono all’azione del suo Spirito che li sostiene e li unisce (Papa Benedetto)
But our understanding is limited: thus, the Spirit's mission is to introduce the Church, in an ever new way from generation to generation, into the greatness of Christ's mystery. The Spirit places nothing different or new beside Christ; no pneumatic revelation comes with the revelation of Christ - as some say -, no second level of Revelation (Pope Benedict)
Ma la nostra capacità di comprendere è limitata; perciò la missione dello Spirito è di introdurre la Chiesa in modo sempre nuovo, di generazione in generazione, nella grandezza del mistero di Cristo. Lo Spirito non pone nulla di diverso e di nuovo accanto a Cristo; non c’è nessuna rivelazione pneumatica accanto a quella di Cristo - come alcuni credono - nessun secondo livello di Rivelazione (Papa Benedetto)
Who touched Lydia's heart? The answer is: «the Holy Spirit». It’s He who made this woman feel that Jesus was Lord; He made this woman feel that salvation was in Paul's words; He made this woman feel a testimony (Pope Francis)
Chi ha toccato il cuore di Lidia? La risposta è: «lo Spirito Santo». È lui che ha fatto sentire a questa donna che Gesù era il Signore; ha fatto sentire a questa donna che la salvezza era nelle parole di Paolo; ha fatto sentire a questa donna una testimonianza (Papa Francesco)
But what does it mean to love Christ?  It means trusting him even in times of trial, following him faithfully even on the Via Crucis, in the hope that soon the morning of the Resurrection will come.  Entrusting ourselves to Christ, we lose nothing, we gain everything.  In his hands our life acquires its true meaning.  Love for Christ expresses itself in the will to harmonize our own life with the thoughts and sentiments of his Heart.  This is achieved through interior union [Pope Benedict]
Ma che vuol dire amare Cristo? Vuol dire fidarsi di Lui anche nell'ora della prova, seguirLo fedelmente anche sulla Via Crucis, nella speranza che presto verrà il mattino della risurrezione. Affidandoci a Cristo non perdiamo niente, ma acquistiamo tutto. Nelle sue mani la nostra vita acquista il suo vero senso. L'amore per Cristo si esprime nella volontà di sintonizzare la propria vita con i pensieri e i sentimenti del suo Cuore. Questo si realizza mediante l'unione interiore [Papa Benedetto]
The New Law is not another commandment more difficult than the others: the New Law is a gift, the New Law is the presence of the Holy Spirit [Pope Benedict]

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