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The prophet Isaiah announces a radical reversal in which God opens the eyes of the blind and unblocks the ears of the deaf, promising social justice, spiritual transformation, and collective conversion. A call to hope and action for a renewed humanity.

The Jubilee of Prisoners (December 13-14, 2025) marks a historic moment: more than one hundred French bishops will enter prisons to pray with inmates, denounce prison overcrowding (129.5 %), and call for restorative justice. Faced with overcrowded prisons, where more than 4,000 people sleep on the floor, this initiative calls for a change in how prisoners are viewed, for prioritizing rehabilitation and alternative sentences, and for reaffirming human dignity even behind bars. A powerful moment of hope and mobilization for a more just society.

Discover how to practice lectio divina, a prayerful reading to deepen your relationship with God and the biblical word.

Saint Barbara of Nicomedia, a 3rd-century martyr, is an emblematic figure of courage and faith in the face of danger. Patron saint of fire-related professions and protection against sudden death, her story blends legend and powerful symbolism. Her veneration, established as early as the 5th century, unites East and West and continues to inspire artillerymen, firefighters, and miners today. Discover the life, the legend, the spiritual message, and the devotion surrounding this saint who invites us to peaceful resistance and inner light.

Discover why Jesus places concrete obedience at the heart of authentic faith in Matthew 7. Learn to build your spiritual life on solid foundations, between words and actions, through a journey combining exegesis, meditation, practical applications and testimonies to withstand life's storms.

Discover how the song of Isaiah reveals that God overturns strongholds of pride to open the gates to the righteous, inviting active faithfulness that leads to a true city of peace founded on humility, solidarity, and divine justice.

Pope Leo XIV, returning from a trip to Lebanon, urged Catholics to overcome their fear of Islam and promote respectful dialogue between Christians and Muslims. His message, rooted in the Lebanese example of coexistence, resonated at a time when the debate on Christian identity in the West was raging.

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.