Journey with Scriptures

Leprosy has also a symbolic meaning. It points to the reality of sin that makes us spiritually unclean and is also contagious - thoughts on Mark 1:40-45.

Who among us would be willing to exchange the fame of Capernaum for the shame of the cross? - thoughts on Mark 1:29-39.

hat liturgy in Capernaum was interrupted by the cry of a man possessed with unclean spirit who should not be there. So why was he there? - thoughts on Mark 1:21-28.

There are many gospels in the world but only one Gospel of God; there are many kingdoms in the world but only one reign of God, finally there’s the word "repentance" - thoughts on Mark 1:14-20.

Jesus’ baptism ‘anticipates’ our baptism. Reflection for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

John's last words offer us a motto to live by - thoughs on John 3:22-30.

He was standing in front of a shopping center in Beijing. There was a short notice by his side that read: `I have AIDS. Would you give me a hug?’ - thoughts on Luke 5:12-16

The Jubilee Year was a year during which all debts should be forgiven - thoughts on Luke 4:14-22.

The disciples are without Jesus in the boat that is tossed about and the wind is against them. How often have you felt that way? - thoughts on Mark 6:45-52.

Jesus feeds the minds of the people with his teaching and their bodies with food -thoughts on Mark 6:34-44.

Nazareth is located in the hills, while Capernaum is by the lake of Galilee - thoughts on Matt 4:12-17,23-25.

The mystery of Christ, previously unknown, is now revealed to the Church by the Spirit of God. What is the mystery? - reflection on the Epiphany of the Lord.

One of the most beautiful titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary is Theotokos - Reflection for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Today we hear the beginning of the Gospel of john, known as the prologue. What is a prologue? - thoughts on John 1:1-18

What strikes us in today's Gospel is the long description of the main character, Anna - thoughts on Luke 2:36-40.

Simeon represents the entire Old Testament with his patient waiting for the coming of the Messiah - thoughts on Luke 2:22-35

The tragic death of those innocent children foretold the cruel death of Jesus - thoughts on Matt 2:13-18

Actually in the Gospel of John, the name of John never appears, but there is a mysterious figure described as “the other disciple” and the disciple that Jesus loved - thoughts on John 20:1-8

Today, Jesus speaks in the Gospel of Luke for the first time. The words reveal the purpose of His life - to be in the affairs of His Father. Reflection for the Holy Family Sunday.

There are four groups of liturgical readings for Christmas. In this way, the Church emphasizes the greatness of the event that we are participating in. Reflection for Christmas. Merry Christmas all of you. 

Salvation always begins with a realisation of our need for a saviour - thoughts on Luke 1:67-79.

Zechariah or John? Does it really matter what names we give to our children? - thoughts on Luke 1:57-66

Mary stands above the circumstances of her life and sings. How about us? - Thoughts on Luke 1:46-56.

Two women meet in today’s Gospel: one is old the other is young. One closes the long era of waiting, the other one begins a new era of fulfillment - thoughts on Luke 1:39-45.

What the angel told Mary about her future son exceeded all expectations - thoughts on Luke 1:26-38