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Liturgy of the Hours
Gospel
«Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven!» (Matthew 5:1-12a)
Rejoicing in the Eternal Promise — How to welcome the joy of the Beatitudes amidst our human weariness and transform our burdens into living confidence. A meditative and practical text that explains the Gospel context, analyzes the paradoxical joy of the Beatitudes, proposes three paths of transformation (poverty of heart, mercy, peace), concrete applications (family, work, society), patristic and contemporary resonances, a meditation prompt, a liturgical prayer, and an action plan for experiencing the promised joy today.
New Testament
“When people love God, he makes everything work for their good” (Rom 8:26-30)
When man loves God, everything works together for his good: meditation on Rom 8:26-30, the action of the Spirit, providence and a spiritual practice to live filial trust.
New Testament
“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
Saints
Alfonso Ugolini, priest of patience and humble mercy
Alfonso Ugolini, venerable priest born in 1908: ordained at 65, patient confessor in Emilia-Romagna, model of late vocation and humble mercy.
New Testament
“God will bring justice to his elect who cry out to him” (Luke 18:1-8)
Meditation on the parable of the importunate widow (Lk 18:1-8): pray without tiring, unite perseverance and action to receive God's justice; concrete ideas for personal, family and community life.
Gospel
“The hairs of your head are all numbered” (Lk 12:1-7)
Luke 12:1-7 — Unmasking hypocrisy, choosing filial fear, and embracing Providence. A practical meditation for moving from fear of men to trust in God: context, analysis, concrete avenues (personal life, family, work, digital), meditation, and prayer. A path in three words: truth, filial fear, trust.
Prayer
The Importance of Group Prayer
Group prayer is a powerful vehicle for spirituality that transcends mere words and unites hearts. Did you know that gathering together to...
Prayer
Catholic spirituality through prayer
Catholic spirituality is an inestimable treasure that touches millions of believers around the world. Did you know that prayer, as a...
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.
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
«Create in me a pure heart, O my God» (Psalm 51:12-13)
«Create in me a pure heart»: discover how Psalm 50 guides towards mercy, inner conversion and the mission to transmit forgiveness.
Old Testament
«The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.» (Psalm 22:1)
Walking without fear: Psalm 22 reveals a spiritual pedagogy to overcome fear, restore relationships and live guided by trust.
