Gospel of the Day
John 4:5-42: The Dialogue that Transformed a City
Gospel (John 4:5-42): He came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. There...
Parable of the Prodigal Son – Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Gospel (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32): Now all the tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to Jesus to hear him. But the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling against him. «This man…”.
Parable of the Tenants – Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 tells the story of a man who created a vineyard. He took good care of it, building a fence, a winepress, and...
Explanation of the Parable Luke 16:19-31
Gospel (Luke 16:19-31): There was a rich man who dressed in fine clothes and lived in luxury every day. A poor man...
Reflections on Matthew 20:17-28 in the current context.
Gospel (Mt 20:17-28): As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them on the way, «We are going up to Jerusalem, and...
Reflections on Matthew 23:1-12 and Christian Humility
Gospel (Mt 23:1-12): Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples: «The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat to teach. Therefore,...
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple – Luke 2:22-40
Gospel (Luke 6:36-38): At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not…”.
The Transfiguration of Jesus: A Study of Matthew 17:1-9
Gospel (Mt 17:1-9): Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up to a secluded place, to a...
Matthew 5:43-48: Understanding Love for Enemies
Gospel (Mt 5:43-48): «You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies…”.
Explanation of Matthew 5:20-26 – Understanding the Verse
This text discusses an important part of the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 5:20-26. It was translated by the CNBB (National Conference of Brazilian Bishops) with insights from...
Understanding Matthew 7:7-12: The Teaching of Jesus
Gospel (Mt 7:7-12): «Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”.
Biblical Reflection: Luke 11:29-32 and Its Meaning
Gospel (Luke 11:29-32): And when the crowds had gathered, he began to say, «This generation is a wicked generation; it asks for a sign, but none will be given it...”.