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New Testament
“Integrated into the building which has the Apostles as its foundation” (Eph 2, 19-22)
From exile to home: Discover how Ephesians 2:19-22 transforms our identity—becoming fellow citizens, family of God, and living stones of the temple through the Spirit.
New Testament
“He chose twelve of them, and named them Apostles” (Luke 6:12-19)
Choosing Twelve to Transform the World: How Jesus' Night of Prayer Illuminates Discernment, Diverse Team Building, and Practical Mission
New Testament
“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.
New Testament
“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.
Reflections
5 Steps to Mastering the Canonical Approach Without a Theology Degree
Learn to read the Bible as a unified story: grasp the narrative unity, identify themes between the Old and New Testaments, use cross-references, recognize literary genres, and apply the method to everyday life to gain spiritual autonomy and deepen your reading without academic study.
New Testament
“Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:1-9)
In the face of tragedy and violence, Luke 13:1-9 reverses the logic of blame and issues a pressing call to conversion: not as a threat, but as a joyful urgency toward life. This article explains the historical context of Jesus' words, develops the meaning of metanoia as a passage from spiritual death to fruitfulness, specifies the concrete fruits of the Spirit, proposes a seven-step meditation process, weekly practices, and an intercessory prayer, and responds to contemporary objections about guilt, autonomy, and social engagement.
New Testament
“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.
Epistles
“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.
Gospel
“Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division” (Lk 12:49-53)
Luke 12:49-53 explained: why Jesus announces division, how the evangelical fire purifies our attachments and guides us towards a deeper peace.
New Testament
“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.
New Testament
“To whom much has been given, much will be required” (Lk 12:39-48)
Parable of the Faithful Steward (Luke 12:39-48): Transforming gifts and talents into vigilant responsibility. Meditation, practical applications, and prayer.
Saints
Welcoming Mercy with Saint Luke
Evangelist-physician of Antioch, companion of Paul; feast day October 18 in the Roman rite; singer of mercy, symbolized by the winged ox. Author of the Gospel...
Gospel
“Rather, give alms from what you have, and then everything will be clean for you.” (Luke 11:37-41)
In the face of appearances and rituals, Jesus invites us to purify our hearts through giving. Practical reflections on almsgiving today—gifts of money, time, and attention—as well as concrete ideas, prayers, and a three-week journey to bring the interior and exterior together.
Reading plans
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.
Old Testament
“The Lord said to Abram: Go from your country, from your kindred, and from your father's house to the land that...
Departing to be reborn: Genesis 12:1-2 explores uprooting, promise, and missionary election—an invitation to risk trust in a Word.
Old Testament
“The Lord God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became...
Genesis 2:7 explained: How “dust” and “breath” reveal our dignity, calling, and spiritual path.
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.


