YOU ARE THE CHRIST

In the Gospel of Matthew (16:13-20), Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” The disciples already saw Jesus casting out demons, walking on the sea and feeding the five thousand people. This is a turning point in the life of the disciples recognizing the true identity of Jesus. Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son …

UNIVERSALITY OF SALVATION

The encounter of Jesus with a Canaanite woman in the Gospel of Matthew (15:21-28) teaches the disciples and us about the universal mission of Jesus. He is the Savior of all nations. He is sent to reveal that God’s love and mercy are extended to all. He is the sign par excellence of God’s love. His love is inclusive and …

THEOPHANY

In the Gospel of Matthew (14:22-33), Jesus came toward His disciples walking on the sea. This is the revelation of the power and presence of God in Christ. Theophany is revelation, manifestation. God is made manifest to human beings. It is the initiative of God. It is the manifestation of the divine identity of Jesus. He is the Son of …

DIVINE PROVIDENCE

In the Gospel of Matthew (14:13-21), the miracle of superabundance reveals God’s infinite generosity to His people. The miracle of the feeding of the crowd is narrated by all four gospels. It means that the story is important to the Christian communities. God is never outdone in generosity. He provides because His love is everlasting and unconditional. The Psalm declares …