Baptism

Francis Xavier, a Navarrese-Basque Jesuit and companion of Ignatius of Loyola, evangelized India, the Moluccas, and Japan in the 16th century before dying in 1552 on the island of Sancian, awaiting entry to China. Patron saint of Catholic missions, he embodies the urgency of the Gospel, cultural encounter, and interreligious dialogue. His incorruptible body rests in Goa, and his spiritual legacy invites us to carry the word of the Gospel with humility and boldness beyond cultural boundaries.

Discover how Jesus reveals divine compassion by healing the broken and feeding the hungry, inviting everyone to participate in the complete restoration of the human being, body and soul reunited. This passage from Matthew illuminates an embodied compassion that transcends mere emotion to become concrete action, community solidarity, and profound spiritual openness. Explore the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of this restoration, its contemporary challenges, and practical ways to live this compassion daily, inspired by ancient and modern Christian tradition.

Discover how Isaiah 11:1-10 reveals the transforming power of the Spirit of the Lord, heralding a reign of justice for the vulnerable, cosmic harmony, and messianic universality. It is a call to active faith and spiritual, social, and ecological reconciliation.

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.

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.

A missionary bishop of the 3rd century, he sealed the evangelization of southern Gaul with his blood and became the protector of an entire region. A...

Discover the profound meaning of the sacraments and their essential role in the spiritual journey of the contemporary believer.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. At that time, Jesus told this parable to his disciples: «Observe the fig tree and all the...