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Lectio divina: how to practice prayerful reading of the Bible

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

Nicomedia's beard: the purifying fire

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.

«To enter the kingdom of heaven, you must do the will of my Father» (Mt 7:21, 24-27)

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.

«"The righteous nation that remains faithful will enter" (Isaiah 26:1-6)

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.

Francis Xavier, apostle to the ends of the earth

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.

Jesus healed the sick and multiplied the loaves (Mt 15:29-37)

Discover how Jesus reveals divine compassion by healing the broken and feeding the hungry, inviting everyone to participate in the complete restoration of the human being, body and soul reunited. This passage from Matthew illuminates an embodied compassion that transcends mere emotion to become concrete action, community solidarity, and profound spiritual openness. Explore the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of this restoration, its contemporary challenges, and practical ways to live this compassion daily, inspired by ancient and modern Christian tradition.

When an American pope gives hope to Lebanese youth: the message that is transforming a country in crisis

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, gives hope to Lebanese youth during a historic visit to Bkerké in December 2025. In a Lebanon in deep crisis, marked by the Beirut explosion, economic collapse and interreligious tensions, his message of encouragement, peace and solidarity inspires thousands of young people to believe in their ability to change the course of history.

Paul of Tarsus: The Spiritual Journey of a Missionary Apostle

Discover the spiritual journey of Paul of Tarsus, missionary apostle, his travels and his central theological message.