Shards of light: thoughts on the festive Gospels of Don Cosimo Monopoli

This is how Jesus Christ was generated: his mother Mary, being betrothed to Joseph, before they went to live together, found herself pregnant by the work of the Holy Spirit. Joseph of her husband of her, since he was a just man and did not want to accuse her publicly, he thought of repudiating her … Read more

Shards of Light: Thoughts on the Festive Gospels by Fra Andrea Nico Grossi of Saluzzo

During that time, [dopo che ebbero crocifisso Gesù,] the people watched; the leaders, on the other hand, mocked Jesus saying: «He saved others! Save yourself, if he is the Christ of God, the chosen one». Even the soldiers mocked him, they approached him to offer him vinegar and said: “If you are the king of … Read more

Splinters of Light: thoughts on Don Mauro Donato’s festive Gospels

At that time, while some were talking about the temple, which was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, Jesus said: “The days will come in which, of what you see, no stone will be left on stone that will not be destroyed.”They asked him, “Master, when then will these things happen and what will … Read more

Splinters of Light: thoughts on the festive Gospels of Monsignor Nazzareno Marconi

It happened that a Saturday Jesus went to the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees to have lunch and they were watching him. He told the guests a parable, noting how they chose the first places: “When you are invited to the wedding by someone, do not put yourself in the first … Read more

Splinters of Light: thoughts on the festive Gospels of Don Franco Mastrolonardo

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father has liked to give you the Kingdom. Sell ​​what you have and give it in alms; make bags that do not age, a safe treasure in the skies, where thief does not arrive and worm does not consume. … Read more

«Splinters of Light»: thoughts on the festive Gospels of Don Giorgio Garrone

As the days of his being lifted up were coming to an end, Jesus made a firm decision to set out for Jerusalem and sent messengers ahead of him. They set out and entered a Samaritan village to prepare his entrance. But they did not want to receive him, because he was clearly on his … Read more

Splinters of light: thoughts on the festive Gospels by Gabriele Dall’Acqua, Friar Minor of Mombirone

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «Many things I still have to tell you, but for the moment you are not able to bear the weight. When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all the truth, because he will not speak for himself, but will say everything he … Read more