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«God has confined all men to disbelief so that he may have mercy on all» (Romans 11:29-36)

Refusal as a path of grace (Rom 11:29-36): a Pauline key to welcoming mercy in the heart of our doubts.

«For my brothers» sake, I would wish I were accursed” (Romans 9:1-5)

Paul, ready to be «anathema» for love of Israel: reading of Romans 9:1-5 on apostolic compassion, redemptive substitution and universal brotherhood rooted in the cross.

«If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well, will you not immediately pull him out, even by day…”.

Jesus reveals the Sabbath as a law of compassion: healing transcends conformity. How can we live out active mercy in our choices and institutions today?.

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.

«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».

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.

Saint Jude: Questioning Christ to remain in him

Saint Jude, former zealot turned apostle of faithful love: his question in the Upper Room reveals that God manifests himself in daily fidelity. History, epistle, iconography and devotion.

Saint Simon the Canaanite (Simon the Zealot): moving from rebellion to universal love

Simon the Zealot, apostle converted from combat to universal love: from political resistance to the evangelical mission, witness of charity and martyrdom.

“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.

“He chose twelve of them, and named them Apostles” (Luke 6:12-19)

Choosing Twelve to Transform the World: How Jesus' Night of Prayer Illuminates Discernment, Diverse Team Building, and Practical Mission

“You have received a Spirit who has made you sons, and in him we cry out, ‘Abba!’ that is, ‘Father!’” (Rom 8:12-17)

From slavery to sonship: how the Holy Spirit makes us cry “Abba” and transforms our identity, from fear to filial freedom and glorious hope.

“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.

“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.

“The Spirit of him who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you” (Rom 8:1-11)

The Power of the Spirit: Discover how the Holy Spirit, who resurrected Christ, transforms your life today—freedom from condemnation, divine indwelling, and the promise of bodily resurrection. A spiritual journey and practical ways to experience the Resurrection in your daily life.

Saint John of Capistrano defends Europe in Belgrade

A judge turned Franciscan monk, John of Capistran (1386-1456) embodies the power of the Christian word in the service of the spiritual and military defense of...

“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.

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,...

“If by one man’s transgression death reigned, how much more will they reign in life?” (Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21)

Romans 5: Where sin abounded, grace abounded all the more—meditation on the passage, its context, its resonances, and practical ways to reign in life.

“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.

“Who will have what you have accumulated?” (Luke 12:13-21)

From Lk 12:13-21, this essay helps to unmask greed, cultivate poverty of heart and build an economy of sufficiency: spiritual benchmarks, practices and actions.