Christ is always before the Father in prayer. And it is while he prays that the appearance of his face changes and...
A Vincentian reading of the Sunday readings
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
Jesus wears the crown of glory since he rejected the devil’s lure and suffered death. The Crucified is model of true...
Lies, Darkness and Polarizations
Jesus is the light of the world. To follow him means not to walk in the dark, in lies, but to have the light of life,...
Patience like the Patience of a Farmer
Jesus is the patience of God. God is, undoubtedly, great and does wondrous deeds. Yet he is merciful at the same time. We need patience, those of us who are in a hurry. So, little wonder we love fast food. We do not like, besides, long lines of people at the bank...
Image of the Invisible and Inaccessible God
Jesus is the very imprint of the being of God. He shows by words and deeds what it means to mirror faithfully the God who created us in his image. No one has ever seen God. Nor can we go near the light where he dwells. But this invisible and unapproachable King of...
Better for Us Is Shame, Rather Than Praise
Jesus is the embodiment of the truth that it is better to receive shame than praise from the world. The world cannot accept the Word. The Word is in the world but the world does not know him even. Though coming to his own, the Word is still not acceptable. Worldly...
See the Master, and you see the Father
Jesus alone makes us see the Father fully. We can see the Father fully, even here below, through his only Son. He is in the bosom of the Father there above. That is because the only Son has become flesh and dwelt among us in Jesus. He is the same as the one who is...
Grace and Love and Communion for Us
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, God reveals his love to us. He wants us to enjoy the communion of the Holy Spirit. Grace is ours through Moses. Grace, on the other hand, comes to us through Jesus Christ. God gives him to the world, so that we may have...
Power for the Mission to Announce the Gospel
The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the Spirit, "Jesus is Lord," and believe that God raised him from the dead. Confession with our mouth, then, and faith in our...
Ascension of the Poor Lying in the Dust
The ascension of Jesus proves that God lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry with good things. On the day of the ascension itself, Jesus appears once more to the apostles. He tells them that in a few days they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. The news...
Spirit of Signs, Life as well as Truth
At the request of Jesus, God gives the Holy Spirit to those who love Jesus. First, the Spirit remains with those who prove they love Jesus by keeping his commandments. As the presence of the Ascended one who has become the Giver of gifts, the Spirit equips believers...
Farewell that Brings Life and Courage
Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell. He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell. He knows it troubles them. So, he says: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith...
