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Saints
Saint Charles Borromeo, to serve until one is consumed
Charles Borromeo (1538-1584): reforming archbishop of Milan, pastor of the poor, example of humble authority and charity during the plague of 1576.
Saints
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.
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
Walking Towards Easter with Saint Narcissus
Saint Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem, guardian of Easter Sunday: a witness of peace, unity, and faith. Inspiring patience, forgiveness, and prayer.
Saints
Antoine-Marie Claret: rosary, press and missionary fire
Born in 1807, a Catalan weaver who became a typographer and then a priest, Antoine-Marie Claret traveled throughout Spain and Cuba, rosary in hand, distributing brochures and religious images. Founder...
Saints
Saint John Paul II, opening the doors to Christ
Opening the Doors to Christ Karol Wojtyła, the 263rd Pope, transformed the Church and the world during his 27-year pontificate. Born in Poland in 1920,...
Saints
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...
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
“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.
Saints
Saint Denis and his companions: light of testimony, strength of communion
Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris, and his fellow martyrs hold a unique place in the Christian tradition of France. Their memory, inscribed in the...
Prayer
Prayer Rituals: Discover Their Power
Prayer rituals occupy a fundamental place in the spiritual life of believers, acting as bridges between the human and the divine. Have you...
Prayer
Daily Prayer: Strengthen Your Faith with Rituals
Daily prayer is a practice that, for many believers, represents a sacred and essential moment in their spiritual life. Did you know that...
Prophets
The Lord of the universe "gives strength to the weary" (Isaiah 40:25-31)
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah: “To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?” says the Holy One. “Lift up your eyes and see: who…”.
Old Testament
«Behold, the virgin shall conceive» (Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10)
Isaiah 7:14 and Emmanuel: how the prophecy of the "virgin" who gives birth opens up today a concrete, theological and ethical hope.
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
“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
«Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding» (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Total trust (Proverbs 3:5-6): meaning, tradition and concrete ways to live divine wisdom.

