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Idolatry
Understand
«Suddenly the fingers of a man’s hand appeared and began to write» (Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28)
Discover the profound meaning of the mysterious sign written at Belshazzar's banquet. Learn to live under the gaze of God, who judges without vengeance but with truth, to welcome his saving hand in the heart of our vulnerabilities.
Live
Apostolic Letter “In unitate Fidei”
Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).
Luke
«Not one stone will be left upon another» (Lk 21:5-11)
Discover an in-depth analysis of Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the Temple (Luke 21:5-11): understand its historical and spiritual context, meditate on its teachings about vigilance, faithfulness, and Christian hope, and apply these principles to daily and community life. A comprehensive guide to strengthening your faith in the face of contemporary challenges.
Prophets
«The last kingdom will crush and destroy all the others, but it itself will endure forever» (Dan 2:31-45)
Discover the biblical interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 2:31-45): the fragility of human empires in the face of the unshakeable Kingdom of God, symbolized by the divine stone that shatters the statue of earthly kingdoms. A call to historical awareness, to Christian hope, and to live as citizens of the eternal Kingdom.
Historical
«Now I remember the evil I did in Jerusalem: all my misfortunes stem from there, and now I am dying in a…”.
A spiritual and theological analysis of 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 concerning Antiochus's grief, his confession, and its implications for conversion, divine justice, and spiritual restoration. A reflection on understanding suffering, moral responsibility, and hope within the Christian tradition.
Historical
«We will follow the covenant of our fathers» (1 Maccabees 2:15-29)
Discover the powerful story of Mattathias' courageous faithfulness in the face of King Antiochus' imposed apostasy in 1 Maccabees (2:15-29). A spiritual and historical reflection on resisting injustice, commitment to the divine covenant, and inspiration for living out one's faith with determination today.
Live
Saints, not idols: the Church and the true face of veneration
Discover how the Catholic Church distinguishes between veneration and idolatry in the use of sacred images. From the history of the Second Council of Nicaea to modern rules, explore the proper place of statues and icons in our churches, their spiritual role, and why there should not be multiple identical images of the same saint in the same place of worship. Insights into theology and popular piety in service of the faith.
Luke
“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.
