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Messiah
Saints
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.
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.
Reflections
Why Preachers Avoid Talking About the Canonical Approach: Bible Study's Best-Kept Secret
Discover why so many preachers avoid the canonical approach—a method that illuminates the coherence of the entire Bible—and how to gradually integrate it to transform individual and community understanding of Scripture.
Reflections
5 Steps to Mastering the Canonical Approach Without a Theology Degree
Learn to read the Bible as a unified story: grasp the narrative unity, identify themes between the Old and New Testaments, use cross-references, recognize literary genres, and apply the method to everyday life to gain spiritual autonomy and deepen your reading without academic study.
New Testament
“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.
Gospel
“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.
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.
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
«But he was pierced for our crimes, he was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us peace is…”.
Isaiah 53:5 reveals the Suffering Servant — his sacrifice brings healing, peace and a call to forgiveness: meditation, Christian tradition and practical suggestions.
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.
Reading plans
Salvation and Redemption (thematic)
Thematic reading plan of the Catholic Bible on salvation and redemption: chronological and meditative journey, key passages from the Old and New Testaments, spiritual reflection and ideas for a reading journal.
Old Testament
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; they will bruise your head, and you will...
God announces victory over evil from the Garden of Eden: the "offspring of woman" will crush the head of the serpent - the foundation of spiritual combat, feminine dignity and Christian hope.
Old Testament
“The Lord said to Abram: Go from your country, from your kindred, and from your father's house to the land that...
Departing to be reborn: Genesis 12:1-2 explores uprooting, promise, and missionary election—an invitation to risk trust in a Word.
Reading plans
The Bible for Beginners: From Creation to Eternal Life
The Bible for Beginners: 50 essential verses to discover Creation, Redemption and eternal life, step by step.
Reading plans
The entire Bible, one story: the canonical adventure in 365 days
A 365-day journey to reading the Catholic Bible according to the canonical approach: daily readings, meditations, links between the Old and New Testaments and times of prayer.


