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New Testament
«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.
Saints
Saint Alexander of Jerusalem — To enlighten through knowledge and faith
Alexander of Jerusalem, bishop of the 3rd century, builder of a library and catechism school; martyred around 250. Model of the union between knowledge and charity.
Saints
Saint Demetrius: the courage that fights for the faith
Saint Demetrius, deacon and martyr of Sirmium who became a warrior figure in Thessalonica: testimony of Christian fidelity in the face of persecution and source of 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.
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.
Gospel
“Blessed is the mother who bore you! Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God!” (Luke 11:27-28)
Meditation on Lk 11:27-28: Jesus refocuses the beatitude on listening and fidelity to the Word. Reading of the text, theological meaning, spiritual and pastoral implications, patristic resonances, guided meditation and concrete proposals for cultivating listening to the Word in the footsteps of Mary.
Prayer
Bible Commentaries for Pastors
Bible commentaries for pastors are essential tools for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Scripture and enrich their preaching....
Gospel
«"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:1-5, 9-14)
Entering into the Flesh of the Word to Dwell in the Light — A meditative and practical article that takes the Prologue of Saint John (Jn 1:1-18) as its key: how the Word made flesh reveals God, renews our perspective on creation, and sanctifies daily life. Theological analysis, patristic resonances, applications for family, work, and society, a path for meditation, contemporary challenges, and a prayer for learning to "dwell" in the light of Christ.
Old Testament
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; they will bruise your head, and you will...
God announces victory over evil from the Garden of Eden: the "offspring of woman" will crush the head of the serpent - the foundation of spiritual combat, feminine dignity and Christian hope.
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.
Pentateuch
“Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness” (Gen 1:20 – 2:4a)
Created in the Image of God: How Genesis 1 Establishes Universal Human Dignity, a Creative and Relational Vocation, and Ecological Responsibility—Spiritual and Practical Paths for Living This Truth Today.

