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Jesus of Nazareth

«On that day the eyes of the blind will see» (Isaiah 29:17-24)

The prophet Isaiah announces a radical reversal in which God opens the eyes of the blind and unblocks the ears of the deaf, promising social justice, spiritual transformation, and collective conversion. A call to hope and action for a renewed humanity.

When bishops cross the threshold of prisons: a historic gesture to give hope to the forgotten

The Jubilee of Prisoners (December 13-14, 2025) marks a historic moment: more than one hundred French bishops will enter prisons to pray with inmates, denounce prison overcrowding (129.5 %), and call for restorative justice. Faced with overcrowded prisons, where more than 4,000 people sleep on the floor, this initiative calls for a change in how prisoners are viewed, for prioritizing rehabilitation and alternative sentences, and for reaffirming human dignity even behind bars. A powerful moment of hope and mobilization for a more just society.

Lectio divina: how to practice prayerful reading of the Bible

Discover how to practice lectio divina, a prayerful reading to deepen your relationship with God and the biblical word.

Nicomedia's beard: the purifying fire

Saint Barbara of Nicomedia, a 3rd-century martyr, is an emblematic figure of courage and faith in the face of danger. Patron saint of fire-related professions and protection against sudden death, her story blends legend and powerful symbolism. Her veneration, established as early as the 5th century, unites East and West and continues to inspire artillerymen, firefighters, and miners today. Discover the life, the legend, the spiritual message, and the devotion surrounding this saint who invites us to peaceful resistance and inner light.

«To enter the kingdom of heaven, you must do the will of my Father» (Mt 7:21, 24-27)

Discover why Jesus places concrete obedience at the heart of authentic faith in Matthew 7. Learn to build your spiritual life on solid foundations, between words and actions, through a journey combining exegesis, meditation, practical applications and testimonies to withstand life's storms.

«"The righteous nation that remains faithful will enter" (Isaiah 26:1-6)

Discover how the song of Isaiah reveals that God overturns strongholds of pride to open the gates to the righteous, inviting active faithfulness that leads to a true city of peace founded on humility, solidarity, and divine justice.

The Prayer of the Heart: History and Practice in the Christian Tradition

Discover the history and practice of the prayer of the heart in the Christian tradition for a deep and contemplative spirituality.

Jesus healed the sick and multiplied the loaves (Mt 15:29-37)

Discover how Jesus reveals divine compassion by healing the broken and feeding the hungry, inviting everyone to participate in the complete restoration of the human being, body and soul reunited. This passage from Matthew illuminates an embodied compassion that transcends mere emotion to become concrete action, community solidarity, and profound spiritual openness. Explore the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of this restoration, its contemporary challenges, and practical ways to live this compassion daily, inspired by ancient and modern Christian tradition.