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Catholic liturgy
Luke
«You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish» (Luke 21:12-19)
Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «They will seize you and oppress you; they will...
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
«"The Creator of the world will restore to you spirit and life" (2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31)
At the heart of the narrative of the Martyrs of Israel (2 Maccabees, chapter 7), faith, elevated to the level of sublime love, transforms death into birth into eternal life. Faced with the persecution of Antiochus IV, a heroic mother and her seven sons choose fidelity to divine Law rather than material survival, thus embodying the promise of resurrection. This foundational text invites profound meditation on family solidarity, obedience to God, and active hope, illuminated by the Catholic tradition, which sees in it a radical testimony of trust in divine mercy and a concrete call to live according to truth and charity.
Luke
«If seven times a day your brother returns to you saying, “I repent,” you must forgive him» (Luke 17:1-6)
Discover in this in-depth exploration of Luke 17:1-6 a path to inner liberation through daily forgiveness and faith. This text invites us to forgive unconditionally, combining truth and mercy, to rediscover the joy of loving fully. Intended for educators, couples, peacemakers, and weary believers, it offers a spiritual pedagogy based on fraternal correction, the repetition of forgiveness, and the power of a small but fruitful faith. Concrete practices, biblical roots, contemporary challenges, and liturgical prayer complete this reflection, enabling us to live as witnesses to the Word of Life.
Epistles
«God has confined all men to disbelief so that he may have mercy on all» (Romans 11:29-36)
Refusal as a path of grace (Rom 11:29-36): a Pauline key to welcoming mercy in the heart of our doubts.
Sapiential
«He receives them as a perfect offering» (Wis 3:1-6, 9)
The perfect offering: meditation on Wisdom 3 — peace in trial, hope of immortality and call to solidarity, welcome and ethical vocation.
Sapiential
“The prayer of the poor pierces the clouds” (Sir 35:15b-17, 20-22a)
Ben Sira 35: The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds - how God preferentially listens to the poor and calls us to perseverance and solidarity.
Epistles
“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.
