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Judaea
Prophets
The Lord gathers all nations into the eternal peace of the kingdom of God (Isaiah 2:1-5)
Discover Isaiah's vision (2:1-5) of universal peace: a call to transform weapons into tools of life, to gather all nations in the light of the Lord, and to become peacemakers today. A spiritual and practical invitation to build a reconciled world.
Prophets
“Kingdom, dominion, and power are given to the people of the saints of the Most High” (Dan 7:15-27)
A reading from the Book of Daniel the Prophet: I, Daniel, was troubled in spirit, for the visions I saw greatly disturbed me. I approached one of...
Luke
“Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until their time is fulfilled” (Lk 21:20-28)
A theological and practical guide to Luke 21:20-28: understanding the prophecy of Jerusalem trampled by the pagans to live hope and faith in times of trial.
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.
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.
Luke
«"The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:1-10)
Discover how the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) reveals the active grace of Christ, inviting everyone to come down from their tree to welcome the joy of salvation.
Historical
«"By choosing to die for our venerable and holy laws, I will have left the noble example of a beautiful death" (2 Maccabees 6:18-31)
Eleazar, a 90-year-old scribe, preferred death to eating pork forbidden by Jewish Law, embodying dignity, faith, and responsibility towards future generations during the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
