Posts by Fr. Marcelo Javier Navarro Muñoz, IVE
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. (Mt 11: 25)
The word of God is a treasure which offers abundant material for personal meditation. For example, today’s first reading from the prophet Jeremiah could guide us to reflect on the soul as bride of the Lord God, the divine Spouse; the responsorial psalm on the mercy and justice of God, as well as on Him…
Read MoreA Fathomless and Shoreless Ocean
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” (Mt 7, 14) On June 21, the liturgy celebrates the…
Read MoreRaised with Christ, We Seek What is Above
What is the Joyful Message of Easter? The joyful message of Easter is captured by today’s psalm antiphon: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy,” (Ps 100). The Easter Season will end soon but its effects should remain embedded in our daily attitudes and prayer. Having lived the spiritual joy of the…
Read MoreThe Risen Christ in Art and Spiritual Life
The Beauty of the Risen Christ Christ’s mysteries are inexhaustible. They have endless effects in human souls, and artists have found countless forms to show them. In the past, drawings, paintings, frescoes, and even stained-glass windows were the catechism of those who couldn’t read but had, nevertheless, an illustrated faith. They came to Church to…
Read MoreLenten Struggle?
Many times, in his letters, Saint Paul refers to the struggle between the spirit and the flesh, Gal 5: 24-25 is one of them: “Now those who belong to Christ [Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.” This struggle could…
Read MoreWise with God’s Wisdom
I would like to start this short reflection with today’s question presented by the Apostle James: Who among you is wise and understanding? The answer follows on the next line: she or he is wise who a) shows works by a good life b) is humble because humility comes from wisdom: Let him show his…
Read MoreHaving and Living Faith
Articles of Faith Thomas Aquinas is rather known for his intellectual approach to theological topics. However, in his catechetical works such as the Commentary to the Apostles’ Creed, he explains the articles of faith with the simplicity of a true believer and with the devotion of a small child. Here is an example. The saint…
Read MoreSolemnity of Christ the King
Greek literature was fond of epithets to describe their gods and heroes in a glorious light. The NewTestament is far more modest in its description of its only “God” and “Hero” and His glory, which is notof this world. Christ our king is thus described in Rev 1: 5-8: “Jesus Christ [is] the faithful witness,…
Read MoreGod’s Word and God’s Love
Today’s psalm speaks of the person who delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night. A good starting point to meditate on God’s law or word is lectio divina. But rather than concentrating on lectio, I would like to focus briefly on God’s love today, which is enkindled…
Read MoreThe Calling of Matthew
If you happen to enter the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, Caravaggio’s genius offers the visitor a view of The Calling of Matthew. It comes alive in all its dramatic force. It is well worth the time spent contemplating this painting, a form of graphic catechetical piece that recalls today’s gospel on…
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