Against all hope

In the face of tragedy and violence, Luke 13:1-9 reverses the logic of blame and issues a pressing call to conversion: not as a threat, but as a joyful urgency toward life. This article explains the historical context of Jesus' words, develops the meaning of metanoia as a passage from spiritual death to fruitfulness, specifies the concrete fruits of the Spirit, proposes a seven-step meditation process, weekly practices, and an intercessory prayer, and responds to contemporary objections about guilt, autonomy, and social engagement.

Romans 6:12-18: Paul calls you to “present yourselves to God as those who have lived and returned from the dead.” Theological meditation and practical ways to live grace.

Rom 4:20-25: Abraham, model of faith that justifies — meditation on the promise, divine power and justice received by faith in the risen Jesus.

Meditation on the parable of the importunate widow (Lk 18:1-8): pray without tiring, unite perseverance and action to receive God's justice; concrete ideas for personal, family and community life.

Returning to God according to Malachi 3: spiritual insight, practical steps and solidarity actions for a renewed faith.

Discover the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans, a foundational text of the New Testament that lays out the principles of the Christian faith, God's righteousness, and salvation through grace. A powerful message on the relationship between the law, faith, and life in Christ.