If your brother sins (against you) 13 AUGUST (Mt 18,15-20) The community of the disciples of Jesus lives in the sanctity of all its members. The greatest light of obedience to every
In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father 12 AUGUST (Mt 18,1-5.10.12-14) The community lives if it observes perennial rules, which are the source of its
But that we may not offend them 11 AUGUST (Mt 17,22-27) The scandal is an evil that quietly pollutes the heart and spirit. The early church felt as vital the need to avoid both the heavy scandal, the one made of grave immorality and the so-called scandal of the pusilla, that is, of the small ones. With
Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water 10 AUGUST (Mt 14,22-33) History is always a sea in storm. In it everything goes adrift, everything disappears
Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him! 9 AUGUST (Mt 25,1-13) I cannot, despite my efforts to understand how can one read the Gospel and then say things that are the
Whoever wishes to come after me 8 AUGUST (Mt 16,24-28) All religions of this world, all philosophies, anthropologies, psychologies, sciences, technologies, arts, techniques, spiritual strategies and everything else that come from men
Upon this rock I will build my church 7 AUGUST (Mt 16,13-23) The heart of a man should always rejoice in an uncontrollable awe before the works of the Lord. Our spirit should be worshiping, blessing, in perpetual attitude of praise and thanksgiving. We should enjoy the same wonder experienced by Sirach: Now
A bright cloud cast a shadow over them 6 AUGUST (Mt 17,1-9) Jesus is not only the One who came to give the truth and thus faith the supreme splendour, the highest perfection and
Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind) 5 AUGUST (Mt 15,1-2.10-14) True religion is most pure love for man, on the model, the example, the commandment and the law
Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid 4 AUGUST (Mt 14,22-36) The Gospel is a very special book. It has not already been written, it is always to be written.