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Judaism
News
«War is never holy» When Rome celebrates 60 years of Nostra Aetate and chooses peace
In Rome, Pope Leo XIV celebrates the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetate: interreligious vigil at the Colosseum, call for peace and dialogue — «War is never holy».
New Testament
“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.
New Testament
“Should not this daughter of Abraham have been loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” (Luke 13:10-17)
Jesus heals the bent woman on the Sabbath: choosing mercy over legalism, calling to see and straighten the invisible.
Old Testament
“The prayer of the poor pierces the clouds” (Sir 35:15b-17, 20-22a)
Ben Sira 35: The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds - how God preferentially listens to the poor and calls us to perseverance and solidarity.
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,...
New Testament
“This will also be granted to us because we believe” (Rom 4:20-25)
Rom 4:20-25: Abraham, model of faith that justifies — meditation on the promise, divine power and justice received by faith in the risen Jesus.
Gospel
“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.
Gospel
“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.
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.
Prayer
Religious education for enriching practice
Religious education is a fundamental pillar for many cultures around the world, shaping the values, beliefs, and identity of millions of individuals....
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Dictionary
Here is a list of 100 words used in the Catholic Bible. This list covers the main biblical and theological concepts that novices encounter in...
Old Testament
«For I know the thoughts I have for you,” declares the Lord, “thoughts to prosper you and not to harm you…”.
Learning peace in a foreign land: Jeremiah 29 and active hope in exile.
Old Testament
«For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, God…”.
Isaiah 9:5 invites us to welcome the Prince of Peace: meditations and concrete ways to make peace a lived gift, an active justice and a daily vocation.
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.
Old Testament
«For I am the Lord, I do not change» (Malachi 3:5-6)
Returning to God according to Malachi 3: spiritual insight, practical steps and solidarity actions for a renewed faith.
Sapiential
"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.
Old Testament
«There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven» (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
How to live the seasons of life with wisdom and serenity according to Ecclesiastes 3:1: acceptance, discernment and trust in providence.
Sapiential
«Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path» (Psalm 118:14)
Psalm 118-14: how the Word illuminates our steps — transforming suffering into faithfulness, lasting joy and daily meditation practices.
Old Testament
“Hear, O Israel: You shall love the Lord with all your heart” (Dt 6:2-6)
The Shema: A Radical Call to Love God Totally—Origin, Theological Meaning, Practical Implications, and Intergenerational Transmission.
Old Testament
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.”
Exodus 20:2-3: God reveals himself as liberator before imposing the law. This first commandment transforms the slave into a free son, calling for exclusivity that restores dignity.
