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«Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven!» (Matthew 5:1-12a)

Rejoicing in the Eternal Promise — How to welcome the joy of the Beatitudes amidst our human weariness and transform our burdens into living confidence. A meditative and practical text that explains the Gospel context, analyzes the paradoxical joy of the Beatitudes, proposes three paths of transformation (poverty of heart, mercy, peace), concrete applications (family, work, society), patristic and contemporary resonances, a meditation prompt, a liturgical prayer, and an action plan for experiencing the promised joy today.

7 Little-Known Biblical Literary Genres That Will Change Your Reading

Discover 7 often overlooked biblical literary genres — satire, hyperbole, extended parable, chiasmus, inclusio, antithetical parallelism and irony — that will transform your reading.

The awakening of forgotten voices: how female perspectives are transforming our understanding of sacred texts

The awakening of female voices in theology renews biblical exegesis: inclusive hermeneutics, community reading and intercultural dialogue.

«If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well, will you not immediately pull him out, even by day…”.

Jesus reveals the Sabbath as a law of compassion: healing transcends conformity. How can we live out active mercy in our choices and institutions today?.

Avoiding the 5 fatal errors in interpreting biblical literary genres

Discover how to read the Bible correctly: 5 mistakes to avoid according to genre (irony, hyperbole, satire, narrative, poetry) for a deep understanding.

Leo XIV: remain open to spiritual formation

Pope Leo XIV calls on teachers and Catholic institutions to reconnect with spiritual formation, for an integral education founded on hope.

Biblical intercultural dialogue: your passport to a richer faith

Biblical intercultural dialogue: enrich your faith by discovering how African, Asian, and Latin American perspectives reveal new dimensions of Scripture.

Connecting the Bible and Modernity: The 7 Essential Steps to Revolutionize Your Approach to Scripture

Discover how to connect the Bible and modernity in 7 practical steps: identify your contemporary concerns, create thematic bridges, develop emotional resonance, practice reverse contextual reading, use your modern questions as hermeneutical keys, cultivate wonder and share in community — for a living, relevant and transformative reading of Scripture.

“People will come from east and west to take their places at the banquet in the kingdom of God” (Luke 13:22-30)

Luke 13:22-30: enter through the narrow gate, taste the feast of the Kingdom today — a demand of the heart, universal hospitality and concrete paths.

Why I Abandoned Traditional Bible Study Methods for This Revolutionary Approach

How I left traditional Bible study for digital lectio divina, finding intimacy and spiritual transformation.

The Secret of Great Preachers to Make the Bible Accessible to Everyone

How to Make the Bible Understandable for Everyone: Practical Methods for Preachers—Identifying the Core Message, Concrete Language, Historical Contexts, and Daily Study Rituals.

Stop Reading the Bible Like Your Grandparents (Here's Why)

Stop reading the Bible like your grandparents: discover how collective, participatory, and intercultural Bible reading renews faith and action.

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.

How I Learned to Read the Bible with the Eyes of the World

How I Learned to Read the Bible with Global Eyes: A Personal Account of Transforming Bible Reading Through Popular, Women's, and Non-Western Perspectives—Hermeneutical Humility, Intercultural Dialogue, and Ways to Begin This Exploration.

Renewing Your Bible Reading: Innovative Methods for Curious Believers

Discover innovative methods to renew your Bible reading: thematic approaches guided by contemporary issues (ecology, AI, migration, justice), narrative analysis of literary techniques, practices for creating a personalized journey and online communities to enrich understanding and spiritual engagement.

“Saving Africa by Africa”: Daniel Comboni’s Living Legacy

Saint Daniel Comboni joins us today not only as a historical example of missionary zeal, but as a brother in the faith who has...

Saint Denis and his companions: light of testimony, strength of communion

Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris, and his fellow martyrs hold a unique place in the Christian tradition of France. Their memory, inscribed in the...

Teachings of Christ: Light on Faith

The teachings of Christ have left an indelible mark on human history, influencing millions of lives throughout the centuries. Why are these values and...

Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern life

Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern lives are more relevant than ever in a constantly changing world. As...

Practical tips to enrich your study of the Bible

In a world where distractions are omnipresent, how can we engage deeply in our faith and make the most of our time...