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Leo XIV's response to nihilism: Newman, light and hope for Catholic education

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church: a call to hope and to a humanizing Catholic education against nihilism.

«"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day" (John 6:37-40)

To believe in order to enter into Life: to receive the promise of Jesus — trust, inner transformation and hope in the face of death and the last Day.

«Here was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language» (Rev 7:2-4, 9-14)

The vision of the countless multitude in Revelation 7: universal hope, fraternity, purification in trial and Eucharistic vocation for today.

How to decode the hidden symbols of the Bible according to spiritual masters

Discover how to decipher the hidden symbols of the Bible according to spiritual masters: patristic methods, typology, literal/allegorical/moral/anagogic meaning, adapted lectio divina, recurring symbols (water, light, numbers), spiritual geography, and concrete practices to enrich your prayer life. This guide is accessible to anyone wishing to deepen their contemplative reading of Scripture.

“Integrated into the building which has the Apostles as its foundation” (Eph 2, 19-22)

From exile to home: Discover how Ephesians 2:19-22 transforms our identity—becoming fellow citizens, family of God, and living stones of the temple through the Spirit.

We read the Bible completely backwards

Discover why our modern reading of the Bible often misses the point—and how lectio divina, a contemplative reading of the Church Fathers, can transform your relationship with the Scriptures by emphasizing slowness, meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

Faith and Constitution: the dialogue that has united Christians for a century

Between Cairo and Alexandria, in the Wadi El Natrun desert, an event of rare importance is taking place this week. From the 24th to...

Alfonso Ugolini, priest of patience and humble mercy

Alfonso Ugolini, venerable priest born in 1908: ordained at 65, patient confessor in Emilia-Romagna, model of late vocation and humble mercy.

“The Spirit of him who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you” (Rom 8:1-11)

The Power of the Spirit: Discover how the Holy Spirit, who resurrected Christ, transforms your life today—freedom from condemnation, divine indwelling, and the promise of bodily resurrection. A spiritual journey and practical ways to experience the Resurrection in your daily life.

“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.

“Who will deliver me from this body which is leading me to death?” (Rom 7:18-25a)

Romans 7: Recognizing Inner Division and Welcoming Grace. Reading, theological context, analysis, and spiritual paths to experiencing liberation in Jesus Christ.

“Now, having been freed from sin, you have become slaves of God” (Rom 6:19-23)

Romans 6:19-23: Becoming a “slave of God” as true freedom—from sin to holiness, from shame to dignity, and the promise of eternal life.

“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.

Saint John Paul II, opening the doors to Christ

Opening the Doors to Christ Karol Wojtyła, the 263rd Pope, transformed the Church and the world during his 27-year pontificate. Born in Poland in 1920,...

“Present yourselves to God as those who are alive and have come back from the dead” (Rom 6:12-18)

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.

Blessed Giuseppe (Pino) Puglisi

Welcoming Good into Wounded Neighborhoods Martyr of the Mafia in Palermo, priest with a disarming smile, Don Pino Puglisi transforms fear into hope...

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” (Lk 10:1-9)

The harvest is plentiful: pray, go poor and available, bring peace, hospitality, and healing. A practical guide for a faithful and lasting mission.

Saint Callistus I: the courage to forgive

Saint Callistus I, Pope of Mercy Saint Callistus I, sometimes written Callistus, remains one of the most prominent figures of the 3rd century Christian period. Slave...

“No one was found among them to return and give glory to God except this foreigner!” (Luke 17:11-19)

Luke 17:11-19: Ten lepers healed, one returns to give thanks—meditation on gratitude, the stranger, and the call to faith and mission.

Spiritual Reflections on the Christian Faith

Spiritual reflections on the Christian faith are at the heart of many stories of transformation and renewal. Why does faith seem to be a...