JOHN 11:1-45 – Fr. Fernando Aremellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau The resuscitation of Lazarus is to be understood as to go beyond this material world into the world of God, to gain a new life with God. By allowing Lazarus…
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THERE’S A LIGHT THAT NEVER SETS – 22nd March 2020, 4th Sunday Of Lent
JOHN 9:1-14 – Fernando Armellini Claretian Publications, Macau In the story of the man born blind every Christian can easily recognize one’s own story. Before meeting Christ he was blind, then the Master gave him his sight. This is symbolic…
THERE’S WATER THAT’S PRICELESS – 15th March 2020, 3rd Sunday Of Lent (A)
JOHN 4:5-42 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau It is noon when the woman comes to draw water, and Jesus asks her for a drink. She has no name. The only element that defines her is that she…
TRUE GOD EXPERIENCE CALLS FOR SERVING ONE’S NEIGHBOURS – 8th March 2020, 2nd Sunday Of Lent
MATTHEW 17:1-9 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau The account of the Transfiguration of Christ is a text of theology in a biblical language. Jesus, going up to the mountain has one such theological significance. The mountain, in…
THE TEMPTATION OF AN ILLUSORY HAPPINESS – 5th March 2020, 1st Sunday Of Lent
– MATTHEW 4:1-11 Jesus’ answers to the tempter refer to three events of the Exodus: the murmurings of the people for the lack of food and the gift of the manna (Ex 16), the protests for the lack of water…
A CALL TO BE PERFECT – 23rd February 2020, 7th Week In Ordinary Time
MATTHEW 5:38-48 – Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau “Lord I am not worthy”- we repeat before receiving communion, aware that I know I can’t become bread broken, blood shed without reserve like you, for the brethren. I know that…
I HAVE COME TO FULFILL THEM – 16th February 2020, 6th Sunday of the Year
MATTHEW 5:17-37 – Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau Jesus was respectful of the laws and institutions of his people. However, he interpreted it in an original way. His point of reference was not the letter of the precept, but…
A LIGHT TO THE GENTILES – 26th January 2020, 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time (A)
MATTHEW 4:12-23 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau The first part of today’s gospel narrates a scene after the conclusion of John the Baptist’s mission. Jesus moved from Nazareth to Capernaum. Capernaum, was a village of fishermen and…
GOD WHO CALLS – 19th January 2020, 2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
JOHN 1:29-34 – Fr. Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau In today’s gospel, seeing Jesus coming towards him, John exclaims: “Behold the lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sin of the world” (v. 29). Why does he…
BAPTISING THE BELOVED SON – 12TH January 2020, Baptism of the Lord
MATTHEW 3:13-17 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau One scene in today’s Gospel involves three images: the opening of the heavens, the dove, and the voice from heaven. John uses images well known to his readers, and the…