Understanding advent Etymologically, the term advent derives from the Latin advĕntum, ‘arrival’ and advenīre ‘to arrive.’ Hence, it is a Read more
Introduction According to the ecclesiastical arrangement, the liturgical year ends with this Sunday, the solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Read more
Introduction As I noted in last week reflection, the 25th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew contains at least Read more
Introduction As the Liturgical year gradually comes to an end, the readings also reflect such end. In the previous chapters Read more
Introduction The commemorations of martyrs, common to several churches, began to be celebrated in the IV century. The first traces Read more
Introduction In this Sunday Gospel reading, the Jewish authorities continue to look for a way to trap Jesus in his Read more
Introduction Are God and government in opposition? The Jewish authority were determined to eliminate Jesus. Since their other attempts failed, Read more
Introduction After the parable in Matthew 21:33–43, the chief priests and the scribes realized Jesus was referring to them. Their Read more
Introduction In last Sunday Gospel (Matt 21:28–32), Jesus reminded the religious leaders (priests and elders) that those they regard Read more
Introduction The chief priests and the elders of the people were the worst opponents of Jesus, and therefore, of Read more