Author: José Antonio Pagola

«Repent, because the kingdom of God is close at hand». What could these words mean to a man or woman of our…

In Jewish society, the leper wasn’t just a sick person. He was, before anything else, impure. A stigmatized person, without a place…

Wherever Jesus is, there is life. This is what one joyfully discovers who turns to the dear pages of the Gospel writer…

Jesus’ way of teaching gave the impression to the people that they were facing something unknown and admirable. The oldest Gospel signals…

To be exact, Jesus didn’t teach a «religious doctrine» so that his disciples would learn it and spread it correctly. Jesus actually…

Two disciples, directed by the Baptist, get up to follow Jesus. For a while they walk behind him in silence. They still…

The Baptist represents, as few others can, the effort of men and women of all times to purify themselves, reorient their existence…

The passage of Luke ends by saying: «As the child grew to maturity, he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favor was…

The story of the annunciation to Mary is an invitation to awaken in us some of the basic attitudes that we must…

The grand religious movements have almost always been born in the desert. They are the men and women of silence and solitude…

In order to be human, our life lacks an essential dimension: interiority. We’re obliged to live rapidly, without stopping for anything or…

The lack of hope is generating profound changes among us that we don’t always know how to grasp. Almost without our realizing…

The sources leave no doubt. Jesus goes about doing his utmost toward those he sees needing help. He’s incapable of passing by.…

The parable of the talents is surely one of the most well-known. Before leaving on a voyage, a master entrusts his goods…

Among the first Christians there were undoubtedly «good» disciples and «bad» disciples. However when writing his Gospel, Matthew is concerned above all…

More than a few have distanced themselves from the faith, scandalized or disappointed by the actions of a Church that according to…

When they forget what’s essential, it’s easy for religions to go deeply through paths of pious mediocrity or moral gymnastics that not…

The trap they set for Jesus is well thought out: «Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not?». If he…

All the studies say it. Religion is in crisis in the developed societies of the West. Each day there are less who…

The parable of the «murderous tenants» is without doubt the harshest that Jesus pronounced against the religious leaders of his people. It’s…

The parable is so simple that it seems to be beneath the dignity of a great prophet like Jesus. However it’s not…

It was probably Autumn and in the villages of Galilee they were intensely going through the harvest. In the plazas Jesus saw…

Matthew is concerned about correcting the conflicts, disputes and confrontations that can arise in the community of Jesus’ followers. Probably he is…

When one lives far from religion or has been deceived by the behavior of Christians, it’s easy for the Church to be…

It’s hard to not feel confusion and discomfort on hearing once again Jesus’ words: «If anyone wants to be a follower of…

Jesus’ question: «Who do you say I am?», goes on asking believers still of our time for an answer. Not all of…

The prayer of petition has been an object of strong criticism throughout these years. The person depicted as modern doesn’t happen to…

It’s surprising the significance that the story of the storm on the lake of Galilee has taken on in these times of…

The Gospel-writer Matthew doesn’t concern himself with the details of the story. He’s only interested in framing the scene presenting Jesus in…

Not everyone was enthusiastic with Jesus’ project. In many of them there arose quite a few doubts and questions. Is it reasonable…