I have come to set the earth on fire 25 OCTOBER (Lk 12,49-53) The fire of Jesus Christ is the Holy Spirit, cast by him from Heaven on the day of Pentecost

Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward 24 OCTOBER (Lk 12,39-48) In the holy Church the role of administrator is definitely the one of the Apostle. Jesus Christ gave himself entirely

Gird your loins and light your lamps 23 OCTOBER (Lk 12,35-38) None of us knows when the Lord comes. Day and time have been hidden from our eyes and also our intelligence.

You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you 22 OCTOBER (Lk 12,13-21) In ancient Israel it was up to the judge to settle issues between a man and another.

You do not know what you are asking 21 OCTOBER (Mk 10,35-45) The Psalm says very clearly that no man can ever redeem himself. The ransom price is so high, infinite, that

The holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say 20 OCTOBER (Lk 12,8-12) The man of God is invited to recognize his Lord through the examination of history.

Beware of the leaven – that is, the hypocrisy – of the Pharisees 19 OCTOBER (Lk 12,1-7) The hypocrite is a person without the law of God in his heart. He hides

Behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves 18 OCTOBER (Lk 10,1-9) According to the prophecy of Isaiah, in messianic times, the wolf and the lamb shall graze together. This means

You yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them 17 OCTOBER (Lk 11,42-46) In the sacred texts of the Old Testament the Pharisees are never mentioned. The scribes are already there

But as to what is within, give alms 16 OCTOBER (Lk 11,37-41) Tobi is a teacher in almsgiving training. This man sees almsgiving as the beginning, the spring, and the source of