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Humility

Discover Saint Marcian, hermit of Syria

Saint Marcian, a Syrian hermit of the 4th century: asceticism, prayer, struggle against Arianism and a call for simplicity and charity.

A joy stronger than death: understanding All Saints' Day today

All Saints' Day: understanding its history, its joy in the face of death and how this holiday invites everyone to live holiness on a daily basis.

“People will come from east and west to take their places at the banquet in the kingdom of God” (Luke 13:22-30)

Luke 13:22-30: enter through the narrow gate, taste the feast of the Kingdom today — a demand of the heart, universal hospitality and concrete paths.

“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.

“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

We read the Bible completely backwards

Discover why our modern reading of the Bible often misses the point—and how lectio divina, a contemplative reading of the Church Fathers, can transform your relationship with the Scriptures by emphasizing slowness, meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

“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.

“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.

Serving with Marie-Bertille Boscardin, hope

An Italian woman from Veneto and a religious nurse, Marie-Bertille Boscardin (1888-1922) reveals the power of humility in the hospital wards of Treviso during the Great...

“The hairs of your head are all numbered” (Lk 12:1-7)

Luke 12:1-7 — Unmasking hypocrisy, choosing filial fear, and embracing Providence. A practical meditation for moving from fear of men to trust in God: context, analysis, concrete avenues (personal life, family, work, digital), meditation, and prayer. A path in three words: truth, filial fear, trust.

“This generation will have to give account of the blood of all the prophets, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah” (Luke 11:47-54).

Welcoming wounded prophecy: transforming the memory of the prophets into Christian action, accessible and bringing justice.

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.

“To this generation there will be given nothing but the sign of Jonah” (Lk 11:29-32)

The sign of Jonah today: a call to conversion, mercy and hope; living the Easter sign in our daily actions.

Seraphim of Ascoli, brother of the humble

Saint Seraphim of Ascoli, known as Saint Seraphim of Montegranaro (1540–1604), was an Italian Capuchin lay brother whose poverty, humility and piety still shine today, and...

“Saving Africa by Africa”: Daniel Comboni’s Living Legacy

Saint Daniel Comboni joins us today not only as a historical example of missionary zeal, but as a brother in the faith who has...

Teaching of Christ: Understanding its depth

The teachings of Christ have shaped thousands of years of spiritual and ethical thought, offering essential keys to understanding our humanity and our relationship...

«Man, you have been shown what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: to respect justice, to love the Lord your God…”.

Discover how to live according to Micah 6:8: a practical guide to practicing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Meditations, exercises, and concrete advice for a transformed spiritual and social life.

«To you, O Lord, belongs justice; to us, shame on our faces» (Dn 9:4-10)

Prayer of Daniel 9:4-10: collective confession, appeal for mercy and conversion. A spiritual model for humility, reconciliation and ethical action.

"My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for the trial" (Sirach 2:1)

Sirach 2:1 invites us to prepare our faith for trials: a call to active faithfulness, a source of spiritual maturation and witness in the Christian life.