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Book of Daniel
Prophets
“I saw one like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven” (Dn 7:2-14)
Discover how the vision of Daniel 7 reveals the eternal victory of the Son of Man over empires, inviting us to live in hope and justice from today.
Prophets
“My God sent his angel, who shut the mouths of the lions” (Dan 6:12-28)
A reading from the Book of Daniel (6:12-28): Daniel is thrown into the lions' den for praying to God despite the king's prohibition. God sends an angel who shuts the lions' mouths, protecting Daniel. King Darius acknowledges the power of the living God, orders the downfall of his accusers, and proclaims his eternal reign.
Understand
«Suddenly the fingers of a man’s hand appeared and began to write» (Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28)
Discover the profound meaning of the mysterious sign written at Belshazzar's banquet. Learn to live under the gaze of God, who judges without vengeance but with truth, to welcome his saving hand in the heart of our vulnerabilities.
Prophets
«The last kingdom will crush and destroy all the others, but it itself will endure forever» (Dan 2:31-45)
Discover the biblical interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 2:31-45): the fragility of human empires in the face of the unshakeable Kingdom of God, symbolized by the divine stone that shatters the statue of earthly kingdoms. A call to historical awareness, to Christian hope, and to live as citizens of the eternal Kingdom.
Prophets
«Not one was like Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azariah» (Dan 1:1-6, 8-20)
Discover how Daniel, Ananias, Mishael, and Azariah, young exiles in Babylon, embody dignity, faith, and fidelity in the face of the pressure to assimilate. This biblical account from the Book of Daniel reveals an inventive and courageous faithfulness, combining spiritual discernment, practical wisdom, and a prophetic calling. A guide to living one's faith with integrity in a complex world, inspired by a respectful and committed presence at the heart of cultural exile.
Historical
«"So great wrath came upon Israel" (1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64)
Discover a profound reading of the First Book of Maccabees and its "great wrath," a symbol of a spiritual identity crisis in the face of cultural assimilation. This article explores how faithfulness to God, even in adversity and persecution, remains the path to authentic life, inspiring courage and resilience today.
Luke
“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.
Reading plans
The entire Bible, one story: the canonical adventure in 365 days
A 365-day journey to reading the Catholic Bible according to the canonical approach: daily readings, meditations, links between the Old and New Testaments and times of prayer.
