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Ancient Greece
Saints
Saint Andrew, first called, always a ferryman
Saint Andrew, the first called, apostle and guide, is celebrated on November 30th. A Galilean fisherman who became a disciple of Jesus, he embodies listening, sharing, and bearing witness. His life connects East and West, uniting diverse Christian traditions. Martyred in Patras, his X-shaped cross is a symbol of humility and openness. His mission invites each of us to become a guide of light, leading others toward faith through listening, sharing, and humility. He is remembered in Patras, Constantinople, Amalfi, Scotland, and Ukraine. Liturgy, prayer, and works of art celebrate his inspiring figure.
Epistles
«Salvation is nearer to us» (Romans 13:11-14a)
Romans 13:11-14a: A call to awaken from spiritual slumber, cast off the darkness, and put on Christ, for salvation is near. Urgency and hope at the heart of Advent.
Luke
“Stay awake and pray at all times, so that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen” (Lk 21:34-36)
Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke At that time, Jesus addressed his disciples: «Be vigilant, so that your spirit does not become...
Prophets
“Kingdom, dominion, and power are given to the people of the saints of the Most High” (Dan 7:15-27)
A reading from the Book of Daniel the Prophet: I, Daniel, was troubled in spirit, for the visions I saw greatly disturbed me. I approached one of...
Prophets
“I saw one like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven” (Dn 7:2-14)
Discover how the vision of Daniel 7 reveals the eternal victory of the Son of Man over empires, inviting us to live in hope and justice from today.
Live
Christians of Türkiye: a minority faith, an indomitable hope at the heart of a founding land
A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.
Historical
«Now I remember the evil I did in Jerusalem: all my misfortunes stem from there, and now I am dying in a…”.
A spiritual and theological analysis of 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 concerning Antiochus's grief, his confession, and its implications for conversion, divine justice, and spiritual restoration. A reflection on understanding suffering, moral responsibility, and hope within the Christian tradition.
Historical
«We will follow the covenant of our fathers» (1 Maccabees 2:15-29)
Discover the powerful story of Mattathias' courageous faithfulness in the face of King Antiochus' imposed apostasy in 1 Maccabees (2:15-29). A spiritual and historical reflection on resisting injustice, commitment to the divine covenant, and inspiration for living out one's faith with determination today.
