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Epistle to the Romans

«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.

«For my brothers» sake, I would wish I were accursed” (Romans 9:1-5)

Paul, ready to be «anathema» for love of Israel: reading of Romans 9:1-5 on apostolic compassion, redemptive substitution and universal brotherhood rooted in the cross.

«No creature will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ» (Romans 8:31b-39)

Meditation on Romans 8: assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love, call to trust in the face of suffering and persecution.

“When people love God, he makes everything work for their good” (Rom 8:26-30)

When man loves God, everything works together for his good: meditation on Rom 8:26-30, the action of the Spirit, providence and a spiritual practice to live filial trust.

“You have received a Spirit who has made you sons, and in him we cry out, ‘Abba!’ that is, ‘Father!’” (Rom 8:12-17)

From slavery to sonship: how the Holy Spirit makes us cry “Abba” and transforms our identity, from fear to filial freedom and glorious hope.

“The tax collector went down to his house; he had become righteous rather than the Pharisee” (Luke 18:9-14).

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) reveals that humility opens the way to justification: reading, meditating on and living the salvation received through mercy.

“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.

“Who will deliver me from this body which is leading me to death?” (Rom 7:18-25a)

Romans 7: Recognizing Inner Division and Welcoming Grace. Reading, theological context, analysis, and spiritual paths to experiencing liberation in Jesus Christ.

“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.

“Present yourselves to God as those who are alive and have come back from the dead” (Rom 6:12-18)

Romans 6:12-18: Paul calls you to “present yourselves to God as those who have lived and returned from the dead.” Theological meditation and practical ways to live grace.

“If by one man’s transgression death reigned, how much more will they reign in life?” (Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21)

Romans 5: Where sin abounded, grace abounded all the more—meditation on the passage, its context, its resonances, and practical ways to reign in life.

“This will also be granted to us because we believe” (Rom 4:20-25)

Rom 4:20-25: Abraham, model of faith that justifies — meditation on the promise, divine power and justice received by faith in the risen Jesus.

Reform to Love: Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa of Avila, reformer of Carmel and Doctor of the Church, is celebrated on October 15, the date of her death in Alba de Tormes in...

“Woe to you, Pharisees! Woe to you also, teachers of the law!” (Luke 11:42-46)

From Lk 11:42-46 to Jn 10:27: convert prestige into presence, lighten the rules, listen to the voice of Christ and carry the burdens together.

Daily inspiration to nourish your faith

Daily inspiration is an essential practice for those who wish to nourish their faith and face life's challenges with serenity. In a...

Meditations on the New Testament: Find Inspiration

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Biblical Meditations to Nourish Your Faith

Biblical meditations are an ancient practice that has the power to transform our spiritual lives and deepen our connection with God. Did you know that...

Spiritual Inspirations for Church Meetings

Spiritual inspirations for church meetings play an essential role in the life of the Christian community. Did you know that studies show that...

Strengthening Your Faith with Christian Scriptures

How can you strengthen your faith with Christian scriptures? This question may seem simple, but it goes to the very heart of spiritual life...

Salvation and Redemption (thematic)

Thematic reading plan of the Catholic Bible on salvation and redemption: chronological and meditative journey, key passages from the Old and New Testaments, spiritual reflection and ideas for a reading journal.