Category Archives: WRITINGS

“Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ” (John 17:3) For many days we have been meditating on the Last Supper farewell discourse of Jesus to … Continue reading →

I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world. (John 16:33) The disciples are about to be scattered and Jesus is … Continue reading →

So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. (John 16:22) A commentator on today’s Gospel (John 16:20-23) reflects on several … Continue reading →

“Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21) The Gospel proper to this feast of St Eugene de Mazenod (Luke 4:16-21) narrates the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus: “God has sent me to bring the … Continue reading →

“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now” (John 16:12) Today’s Gospel (John 16:12-15) continues the Last Supper narrative where Jesus is preparing his followers for life after his death and resurrection. He had taught … Continue reading →

But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. (John 16:7) At the Last Supper the disciples were sad at the announcement of the impending departure of Jesus. In today’s Gospel (John 16:5-11) Jesus tells … Continue reading →

But I have told you all this, so that when the time for it comes you may remember that I told you. (John 16:4) Let us remember that the words of today’s Gospel (John 15:26 – 16:4) were spoken at … Continue reading →

“In the prolonged silent prayer we make each day, we let ourselves be molded by the Lord, and find in him the inspiration of our conduct”  (OMI Rule of Life, 33). The practice of Oraison was an important part of … Continue reading →

I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. (John 15: 15) “How does God love me, and how do I reflect this love to others?” is the question that Jesus explains in … Continue reading →

“A person can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends” (John 15:13-14) Every sentence of today’s Gospel (John 15: 9-17) is an invitation to deep reflection and transformation. It is about … Continue reading →