Birth and Manifestation Mt 2:1-12 (1-18) The Epiphany narrative takes its cue from what was happening before the eyes of believers at the end of the first century. Mt writes…
Scepticism, Faith, Character (Jn 1:43-51) Today's liturgy proposes the first encounter with the Lord of Nathanael, whom some traditions identify as the apostle Bartholomew. The purpose of the call is…
Power of raw life (Jn 1:1-18) Gialal al-Din Rumi, a 13th century Persian mystic and lyricist (founder of the Sufi confraternity of dervishes) writes in his poem 'The Inn The…
No one way (Jn 1:19-28) "Behind me" [v.27 Greek text] is the position of the disciple in relation to that taken by the master. Jesus as a seeker chose the…
Mary, the Art of Perception that breaks the mould (Lk 2:19) (Lk 1:26-38) For a life from the authentic I to the unknown Culmination "Now Mary kept and treasured all…
Dec 24, 2025

The place for us

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(Lk 2:16-21) In the cages of our devotion, perhaps there is still no place for Jesus who offers himself. He continues to be born a child like the others, distant…
And Mary: the Question that is the Answer (Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21) We ask ourselves: in this time, what can make us intimate with the Lord? [A certain Christopher changed…
Power of raw life (Jn 1:1-18) Gialal al-Din Rumi, a 13th century Persian mystic and lyricist (founder of the Sufi confraternity of dervishes) writes in his poem 'The Inn The…
Church of the little ones Lk 2:36-40 (22-40) The Gospel passage from Lk narrates the Father's surprising response to the predicted fulfilment of the messianic prophecies. An eloquent and peremptory…
Without stopping in the middle, and without fashion. New Light (Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40) The context of Mal 3:1-4 is harrowing: the priests had reduced the temple to…
Mt 2:13-15,19-23 (13-23) The dreams narrated by Matthew consist solely of the words of the Lord, which ask only to be actively accepted (Mt 1:20; 2:12-13, 19-22). The evangelist addresses…
Mary, the Art of Perception that breaks the mould (Lk 2:19) (Lk 1:26-38) For a life from the authentic self to the unknown Apex "Now, Mary kept and treasured all…
(Lk Christmas) When the weaver When the weaver raises one foot, the other one lowers. When the movement ceases and one of the feet stops, the weaving stops. His hands…
And Mary: the Question that is the Answer (Lk 2:15-20) We ask ourselves: in this time, what can make us intimate with the Lord? The shepherds experience the preference of…
(Lk 2:1-20) The (humanising) quantum leap of the Incarnation (Lk 2:1-14) In ancient literature, only the events of public life were considered significant, certainly not those of childhood - even…
Prophetic ardour, Salvation that does not repeat (Lk 1:57-66.80) The new Creation announced in the periphery invests the territory that still hesitates over what is certified, proven and reassuring -…
(Lk 1:39-45) 'Incarnation': if our gaze does not fixate on a few ideas but lightly begins to rest on the human condition, then a reign of peace begins. The hesitant…
Dec 13, 2025

Annunciation to Joseph

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Mt 1:18-24 (1-24) Contact with the earth: deviations and Ascent Unassuming Incarnation, in subtlety and density (Mt 1:1-17) In the ancient East, genealogies referred only to men, and it is…
Mary, the Art of Perception that breaks the mould (Lk 2:19) (Lk 1:26-38) For a life from the authentic I to the unknown Culmination "Now, Mary kept and treasured all…
Dec 10, 2025

Annunciation to Joseph

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Contact with the earth: deviance and ascent Casual incarnation, in tenuousness and density (Mt 1:1-17) In the ancient East, genealogies mentioned only men, and it is surprising that Mt mentions…
Casual Incarnation, in tenuousness and density (Mt 1:1-17) In the ancient East, genealogies mentioned only men, and it is surprising that Mt mentions the names of no less than five…
Dec 8, 2025

The "stars" set aside

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Two sons: «No» and «Me!» (Mt 21:28-32) Matthew writes half a century after the death of the Master and notes that the majority of Abraham's children - his people -…
The authority of Jesus and ours (Mt 21:23-27) "By what authority do you do these things? And who gave you this authority?" (Mt 21:23). In the traditional Judaizing environment of…
(Mt 11:2-11) Crisis of the titanic spirit. Perplexity of the Baptist (Mt 11:2-6) This is the so-called crisis of the Baptist. Ultimately, it is the crossroads of our own experience…
Curved trajectory, and the model that is not the "sphere" (Mt 17:10-13) The experience of "the Mount" - the so-called Transfiguration - is followed by the episode of Elijah and…
Dec 4, 2025

Stubbornness

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One 'character', or the Son of Man (Mt 11:16-19) The Gospels break through, advance and liberate, making us realise the enormous difference between any belief and Faith. They emancipate us…
And why Elijah (Mt 11:11-15) S. Augustine stated: 'In Vetere Testamento Nuvum latet, in Novo Testamento Vetus patet'. But on a different level. It is true that the message of…
Dec 2, 2025

Yoke on the small ones

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Religion turned into obsession - for "held back" (Mt 11:28-30) The rabbis chose disciples from among those who had greater intellectual and ascetic abilities. Jesus, on the other hand, goes…
Value of imperfect uniqueness (Mt 18:12-14) The change of course and destiny of the Kingdom. A God in search of the lost and unequal, to expand our life. Christology of…
In the Annunciation (Gen 3:9-15.20; Lk 1:26-38) A great theologian of the Mystical Body wrote: "At dawn there is a stupendous moment: that which immediately precedes the rising of the…
What begins as a discovery of Jesus moves to a greater understanding and commitment through a prayerful process of questions and discernment (John Paul II)
Quel che inizia come una scoperta di Gesù conduce a una maggiore comprensione e dedizione attraverso un devoto processo di domande e discernimento (Giovanni Paolo II)
John's Prologue is certainly the key text, in which the truth about Christ's divine sonship finds its full expression (John Paul II)
Il Prologo di Giovanni è certamente il testo chiave, nel quale la verità sulla divina figliolanza di Cristo trova la sua piena espressione (Giovanni Paolo II)
Innocence prepares, invokes, hastens Peace. But are these things of so much value and so precious? The answer is immediate, explicit: they are very precious gifts (Pope Paul VI)
L’innocenza prepara, invoca, affretta la Pace. Ma si tratta di cose di tanto valore e così preziose? La risposta è immediata, esplicita: sono doni preziosissimi (Papa Paolo VI)
We will not find a wall, no. We will find a way out […] Let us not fear the Lord (Pope Francis)
Non troveremo un muro, no, troveremo un’uscita […] Non abbiamo paura del Signore (Papa Francesco)
Raw life is full of powers: «Be grateful for everything that comes, because everything was sent as a guide to the afterlife» [Gialal al-Din Rumi]
La vita grezza è colma di potenze: «Sii grato per tutto quel che arriva, perché ogni cosa è stata mandata come guida dell’aldilà» [Gialal al-Din Rumi]
It is not enough to be a pious and devoted person to become aware of the presence of Christ - to see God himself, brothers and things with the eyes of the Spirit. An uncomfortable vision, which produces conflict with those who do not want to know
Non basta essere persone pie e devote per rendersi conto della presenza di Cristo - per vedere Dio stesso, i fratelli e le cose con gli occhi dello Spirito. Visione scomoda, che produce conflitto con chi non ne vuol sapere
An eloquent and peremptory manifestation of the power of the God of Israel and the submission of those who did not fulfill the Law was expected. Everyone imagined witnessing the triumphal entry of a great ruler, surrounded by military leaders or angelic ranks...
Ci si attendeva una manifestazione eloquente e perentoria della potenza del Dio d’Israele e la sottomissione di coloro che non adempivano la Legge. Tutti immaginavano di assistere all’ingresso trionfale d’un condottiero, circondato da capi militari o schiere angeliche…
May the Holy Family be a model for our families, so that parents and children may support each other mutually in adherence to the Gospel, the basis of the holiness of the family (Pope Francis)
La Santa Famiglia possa essere modello delle nostre famiglie, affinché genitori e figli si sostengano a vicenda nell’adesione al Vangelo, fondamento della santità della famiglia (Papa Francesco)
John is the origin of our loftiest spirituality. Like him, ‘the silent ones' experience that mysterious exchange of hearts, pray for John's presence, and their hearts are set on fire (Athinagoras)
Giovanni è all'origine della nostra più alta spiritualità. Come lui, i ‘silenziosi’ conoscono quel misterioso scambio dei cuori, invocano la presenza di Giovanni e il loro cuore si infiamma (Atenagora)

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