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Anguish
New Testament
«No creature will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ» (Romans 8:31b-39)
Meditation on Romans 8: assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love, call to trust in the face of suffering and persecution.
New Testament
“Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:1-9)
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.
Gospel
“Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division” (Lk 12:49-53)
Luke 12:49-53 explained: why Jesus announces division, how the evangelical fire purifies our attachments and guides us towards a deeper peace.
New Testament
“To whom much has been given, much will be required” (Lk 12:39-48)
Parable of the Faithful Steward (Luke 12:39-48): Transforming gifts and talents into vigilant responsibility. Meditation, practical applications, and prayer.
New Testament
“This will also be granted to us because we believe” (Rom 4:20-25)
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.
New Testament
“Who will have what you have accumulated?” (Luke 12:13-21)
From Lk 12:13-21, this essay helps to unmask greed, cultivate poverty of heart and build an economy of sufficiency: spiritual benchmarks, practices and actions.
Saints
A Breath of Kindness: Contemplative Meditations Inspired by Saint John XXIII
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli — Saint John XXIII — remains for many a figure of gentleness, closeness, and trust in Providence. His...
Old Testament
Have I not commanded you: “Be strong and courageous!”? (Jeremiah 1:9)
Joshua 1:9 calls every believer to "be strong and courageous": to draw strength and confidence from the presence of God to carry out their mission without fear.
Reading plans
Salvation and Redemption (thematic)
Thematic reading plan of the Catholic Bible on salvation and redemption: chronological and meditative journey, key passages from the Old and New Testaments, spiritual reflection and ideas for a reading journal.
Old Testament
«Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding» (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Total trust (Proverbs 3:5-6): meaning, tradition and concrete ways to live divine wisdom.

