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Benedict XVI

«The kingdom of God is in your midst» (Luke 17:20-25)

Discover how to experience the real and inner presence of God's Kingdom today, according to the teachings of Jesus. This article deepens our understanding of the Kingdom as a spiritual reality already among us, offering concrete ways to integrate faith, life, and hope into our daily lives, in communion with Christ and the community. Theological approaches, meditation, contemporary challenges, and simple practices invite you to recognize and embody the Kingdom in every moment of your life.

Angelus: Christ, the true sanctuary of God

Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, reminded everyone that the true sanctuary of God is Christ, who died and rose again. More than a building, the Temple is a living body, an invitation to live the faith as a profound relationship with Christ and to become, in turn, living stones of the Church.

«Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost» (Luke 15:1-10)

The parable of the lost sheep reveals God's mercy: why the joy of heaven is born from the return, and how to live this conversion on a daily basis.

«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.

“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.

“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.

“You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; but why do you not know how to interpret this time?” (Lk 12:54-59)

Discerning the signs of the times (Lk 12:54-59): developing a spiritual outlook to interpret the present, acting with lucidity and responding to God's calls.

“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.