Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples two by two, without a bag or sandals, carrying only peace. The mission is not reserved for a chosen few: it is entrusted to anyone willing to travel light and trust in Providence. Even today the harvest is great and looks for workers willing to set out. Lord, the harvest…

On the road to Jerusalem, three men promise to follow Jesus, yet each one carries a condition. The Lord does not seek passing enthusiasm: he asks for a yes without regrets. Whoever puts a hand to the plow cannot turn back, for the Kingdom asks for the whole heart today. Lord, I too say to…

Nathanael is amazed to be known by a stranger. Jesus had already seen him under a fig tree, in his truest thought, before they ever met. On the feast of the archangels, we discover that heaven is closer than we think, and that we are watched over by gazes that keep vigil for us. Lord,…

An argument breaks out among the disciples over who is the greatest. Jesus does not judge, but takes a child and sets him at the center. True greatness is not measured in words, but in welcoming the little ones and those who walk beside us, even along different paths. Lord, among us the question still…

Two sons, a vineyard and a father who waits. One says no and then goes. The other says yes and stays home. Jesus reminds us that faith is not words but steps. It is always possible to change course: the Father waits with patience. Today, Father, you send me into your vineyard.There is soil to…

Everyone marvels at the wonders of Jesus, but he speaks of being handed over and of suffering. The disciples do not understand and are afraid to ask. We too sometimes fall silent before the mystery. Yet it is right there that the Lord takes us by the hand. The people applaud your wonders, Lord.You already…

Jesus prays apart, then turns to his disciples with two questions. What do people say about me? And you, who do you say that I am? The second allows no borrowed answers. Today it is our turn to answer, in words and in life. I see you praying apart, Jesus.You turn to the Father before…

Herod is perplexed: the fame of Jesus reaches even the palace. He silenced one voice, but a question keeps knocking within him. Before Christ, we too can choose curiosity or encounter. He lets himself be found by those willing to change. So many voices around you, Lord!Some esteem you, others confuse you.Let me hear yours.Make…

Jesus sends out the Twelve and gives them nothing to carry, except his power and his Word. No staff, no money. Only trust. Whoever sets out like this discovers that the Lord provides, from house to house and from heart to heart. You call and then you send, Lord.You ask no luggage of us, only…