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«He receives them as a perfect offering» (Wis 3:1-6, 9)

The perfect offering: meditation on Wisdom 3 — peace in trial, hope of immortality and call to solidarity, welcome and ethical vocation.

The awakening of forgotten voices: how female perspectives are transforming our understanding of sacred texts

The awakening of female voices in theology renews biblical exegesis: inclusive hermeneutics, community reading and intercultural dialogue.

Deciphering the Bible with a contemporary perspective: a user's guide

Discover an innovative method for reading the Bible: start with your contemporary concerns (ecology, migration, social justice, technology, etc.) to find relevant and practical answers in the biblical texts. This step-by-step guide (identifying issues, recognizing universal themes, targeted research, building connections, applying) offers advice on remaining faithful to the text, working in community, and transforming your spirituality into concrete action.

Connecting the Bible and Modernity: The 7 Essential Steps to Revolutionize Your Approach to Scripture

Discover how to connect the Bible and modernity in 7 practical steps: identify your contemporary concerns, create thematic bridges, develop emotional resonance, practice reverse contextual reading, use your modern questions as hermeneutical keys, cultivate wonder and share in community — for a living, relevant and transformative reading of Scripture.

Why Ignoring Female Voices in Theology Impoverishes You Spiritually

Don't neglect women's voices in theology any longer: discover how their perspectives enrich biblical hermeneutics and transform spiritual life.

“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.

How I Learned to Read the Bible with the Eyes of the World

How I Learned to Read the Bible with Global Eyes: A Personal Account of Transforming Bible Reading Through Popular, Women's, and Non-Western Perspectives—Hermeneutical Humility, Intercultural Dialogue, and Ways to Begin This Exploration.

Renewing Your Bible Reading: Innovative Methods for Curious Believers

Discover innovative methods to renew your Bible reading: thematic approaches guided by contemporary issues (ecology, AI, migration, justice), narrative analysis of literary techniques, practices for creating a personalized journey and online communities to enrich understanding and spiritual engagement.

“Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:1-9)

In the face of tragedy and violence, Luke 13:1-9 reverses the logic of blame and issues a pressing call to conversion: not as a threat, but as a joyful urgency toward life. This article explains the historical context of Jesus' words, develops the meaning of metanoia as a passage from spiritual death to fruitfulness, specifies the concrete fruits of the Spirit, proposes a seven-step meditation process, weekly practices, and an intercessory prayer, and responds to contemporary objections about guilt, autonomy, and social engagement.

Land, housing and work are sacred rights: the revolutionary message of Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed that "land, housing, and work are sacred rights," calling on the Church and societies to defend dignity and social justice.

Antoine-Marie Claret: rosary, press and missionary fire

Born in 1807, a Catalan weaver who became a typographer and then a priest, Antoine-Marie Claret traveled throughout Spain and Cuba, rosary in hand, distributing brochures and religious images. Founder...

“You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; but why do you not know how to interpret this time?” (Lk 12:54-59)

Discerning the signs of the times (Lk 12:54-59): developing a spiritual outlook to interpret the present, acting with lucidity and responding to God's calls.

Charles III and Pope Leo XIV: five centuries of rupture reconciled on one knee at the Vatican

For the first time since Henry VIII's break with Rome in 1534, a reigning British monarch will pray publicly with a pope. The visit...

"Dilexi te": love as the axis of Leo XIV's pontificate

A title that says it all: the echo of a divine love The first word of Leo XIV's first great text is already a world in itself:...

Teachings of Christ: Light on Faith

The teachings of Christ have left an indelible mark on human history, influencing millions of lives throughout the centuries. Why are these values and...

Online discussions on spiritual topics

Online discussions on current spiritual themes are growing in popularity, reflecting a fundamental human need to explore the big questions of...

Reflections on the Impact of Faith Today

Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern lives reveal an ever-changing landscape, where spirituality plays a crucial role...

Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern life

Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern lives reveal a fascinating reality: despite technological advances and increasing secularization,...

Reflections on Christian Values Today

Reflections on contemporary Christian values are more essential than ever in a constantly changing world. As social and environmental challenges...

Teaching of Christ: Understanding its depth

The teachings of Christ have shaped thousands of years of spiritual and ethical thought, offering essential keys to understanding our humanity and our relationship...