Category Archives: WRITINGS

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty.” (John 15: 5) In the context of the last Supper, Jesus is preparing his disciples to live in the world without him being … Continue reading →

“Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”  (John 14: 27) Peace in today’s Gospel (John 14:27-31), does not … Continue reading →

Today three versions of St Eugene Speaks appeared – sorry about the confusion. For exactly ten years (1 May 2010) these reflections have been published, with the aim of going through the writings of St Eugene in chronological order. We … Continue reading →

“If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make our home with him.” (John 14: 23) In these days the daily Gospel in the liturgy is from … Continue reading →

Come to know St Eugene in more depth in presentation 6 of “Eugene de Mazenod 101” prepared by Oblates David Muñoz Lopez, Bonga Majola and I. We invite you to participate in this series of 20 -minute videos – the … Continue reading →

“Do not let your hearts be troubled”  (John 14:1) Today’s Gospel (John 14:1-6) gives the reason why distressed disciples have hope and meaning in their lives: Jesus assures them “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” The “Way” … Continue reading →

After he had washed the feet of his disciples, Jesus said to them: ‘I tell you most solemnly, no servant is greater than his master. (John 13:16) Today’s Gospel (John 13:16-20) begins at the conclusion of one of the most dramatic … Continue reading →

“I, the light, have come into the world” (John 12:46) Jesus speaks about choices in today’s Gospel (John 12:44-50): between human praise or God’s approval, between politically-correct ideals or the values of God, between the darkness of sin and death … Continue reading →

“The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never be lost” (John 10:27-28) The Shepherd has two credentials: his intimacy with his sheep (he knows … Continue reading →

“I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep.”    (John 10:14-15) The Shepherd has two credentials: … Continue reading →