Pointing downwards, from service to Communion Jn 13:16-20 (.21-38) An "envoy" is no more than the one who sends him (v.16). The new CEI translation specifies that Jesus does not…
Mk 16:15-20 (9-20) The unthinkable news to the contrary, and the unbelief of the Apostles (Mk 16:9-15) "How universal is the great Way! He can be on the left as…
(Jn 6:30-35) What the term "Bread" used by Jesus in this pericope alludes to is derived from the Hebrew term "Lechem", whose root [consonants "l-h-m"] evokes his "being ground" and…
The very different solution. Multiplication by Division, in itinerancy (Jn 6:1-15) "Now a great crowd followed him, for they saw the signs he did on the sick" (v.2). "There is…
(Mk 16:9-15) "How universal is the great Way! Can be on the left as well as the right" [Tao Tê Ching (xxxiv)]. Despite their difficulty in believing, the disciples are…
Easter Sunday: the foundations, and the disappointed resurrection dudes Lk 24:13-35 (13-48) The disciples question, they are in confusion; they are anxious and accusing, disillusioned and frustrated - but what…
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Year of Grace and fraternity: the seal to salvation history Lk 4:16-21 (14-37) Jesus' transgressions and ours (reinforcing the plot) (Lk 4:14-21) "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,…
Allied Sign. Enchanting Path (Jn 12:1-11) As his hour draws near, Christ seems to lose his official features and becomes more and more intimate, within our reach. Dialogue with men…
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…
(Jn 7:40-53) In the Gospel passage the religious authorities judge everyone with contempt. Those who have always imagined themselves masters will not be willing to become disciples of a subversive…
(Jn 5:1-3.5-16) "On the other hand, he performs several gestures on him: first of all he led him away from the crowd. On this occasion, as on others, Jesus always…
The commandment great: Love (Mk 12:28b-34) "What is the first commandment of all? Jesus answered [...] The first is: Listen Israel. The Lord our God is one Lord, and you…
(Mt 18:21-35) Throughout the ancient Middle East, non-proportionate (one-to-one, not cruel) retaliation was sacred law. Forgiveness was a humiliating and absurd attitude, an incomprehensible principle for anyone experiencing any injustice…
(Mt 21:33-43.45) This is a continuing metaphor, rather than a parable; hence the fruit of post-Easter reflection - let us see why. Christ introduces everyone to an adventurous, uncomfortable path,…
Exemplary encounter and Life at the unknown peak (Lk 6:36-38) Is it possible to put the Gospel under exemplary "Measure" - e.g. of (retributive) Law or of First Testament and…
«Doctrina eius (scilicet Catharinae) non acquisita fuit; prius magistra visa est quam discipula» [Pope Pius II, Canonization Edict]
«Doctrina eius (scilicet Catharinae) non acquisita fuit; prius magistra visa est quam discipula» [Papa Pio II, Bolla di Canonizzazione]
In this passage, the Lord tells us three things about the true shepherd:  he gives his own life for his sheep; he knows them and they know him; he is at the service of unity [Pope Benedict]
In questo brano il Signore ci dice tre cose sul vero pastore: egli dà la propria vita per le pecore; le conosce ed esse lo conoscono; sta a servizio dell'unità [Papa Benedetto]
Let us permit St Augustine to speak once more: "If only good shepherds be not lacking! Far be it from us that they should be lacking, and far be it from divine mercy not to call them forth and establish them. It is certain that if there are good sheep, there are also good shepherds: in fact it is from good sheep that good shepherds are derived." (Sermones ad populum, Sermo XLIV, XIII, 30) [John Paul II]
Lasciamo ancora una volta parlare Sant’Agostino: “Purché non vengano a mancare buoni pastori! Lungi da noi che manchino, e lungi dalla misericordia divina il non farli sorgere e stabilirli. Certo è che se ci sono buone pecore, ci sono anche buoni pastori: infatti è dalle buone pecore che derivano i buoni pastori” (S. Agostino, Sermones ad populum, I, Sermo XLIV, XIII, 30) [Giovanni Paolo II]
Jesus, Good Shepherd and door of the sheep, is a leader whose authority is expressed in service, a leader who, in order to command, gives his life and does not ask others to sacrifice theirs. One can trust in a leader like this (Pope Francis)
Gesù, pastore buono e porta delle pecore, è un capo la cui autorità si esprime nel servizio, un capo che per comandare dona la vita e non chiede ad altri di sacrificarla. Di un capo così ci si può fidare (Papa Francesco)
To be Christians means to be missionaries, to be apostles (cfr. Decree Apostolicam Actuositatem, n.2). It is not enough to discover Christ - you must bring Him to others! [John Paul II]
Essere cristiani significa essere missionari-apostoli (cfr. «Apostolicam Actuositatem», 2). Non basta scoprire Cristo - bisogna portarlo agli altri! [Giovanni Paolo II]
What is meant by “eat the flesh and drink the blood” of Jesus? Is it just an image, a figure of speech, a symbol, or does it indicate something real? (Pope Francis)
Che significa “mangiare la carne e bere il sangue” di Gesù?, è solo un’immagine, un modo di dire, un simbolo, o indica qualcosa di reale? (Papa Francesco)
What does bread of life mean? We need bread to live. Those who are hungry do not ask for refined and expensive food, they ask for bread. Those who are unemployed do not ask for enormous wages, but the “bread” of employment. Jesus reveals himself as bread, that is, the essential, what is necessary for everyday life; without Him it does not work (Pope Francis)
Che cosa significa pane della vita? Per vivere c’è bisogno di pane. Chi ha fame non chiede cibi raffinati e costosi, chiede pane. Chi è senza lavoro non chiede stipendi enormi, ma il “pane” di un impiego. Gesù si rivela come il pane, cioè l’essenziale, il necessario per la vita di ogni giorno, senza di Lui la cosa non funziona (Papa Francesco)
In addition to physical hunger man carries within him another hunger — all of us have this hunger — a more important hunger, which cannot be satisfied with ordinary food. It is a hunger for life, a hunger for eternity which He alone can satisfy, as he is «the bread of life» (Pope Francis)

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