Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

Pope Francis's emotional, personal, and profoundly introspective remarks inspire us to live our lives to the fullest with meaning, purpose, and strength, illuminating a new and dynamic way of encountering the Gospel.

We are at a once-in-a-generation moment that has the potential to upend everything from our regular routines to our families and religion. Works such as Reflections on the Sunday Gospel are needed now more than ever to provide hope, consolation, and serenity in the midst of adversity. We must keep in mind the reason for our being and the goodness of God.

More than just a way to enter the liturgical year with weekly readings to enrich your devotional time, these reflections, published in English for the first time, are drawn from homilies given by Pope Francis and readings from the Fathers of the Church, such as Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, and Saint Ambrose. Namely, they present Christ and the power of His resurrection. In order for us to find peace in Him, He says these things to us: "I have spoken these things to you." You may expect to face trials out there. But be of good cheer; I have triumphed over the universe (Jn 16:33, ESV).

Finally, as Pope Francis leads us through these ageless words, we will learn how even the giants of the faith needed God just as much as we do, and how we might come close to a good and loyal God no matter where we are or what season it is.