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Monasticism

The spiritual legacy of the desert fathers for our digital age

Discover the spiritual legacy of the Desert Fathers and its relevance to our digital age and quest for inner peace.

Saint Benedict and the Benedictine Rule: balance between prayer, work and rest

Discover the Benedictine rule of Saint Benedict: an essential balance between prayer, work and rest in monastic life.

“Stay awake and pray at all times, so that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen” (Lk 21:34-36)

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke At that time, Jesus addressed his disciples: «Be vigilant, so that your spirit does not become...

Christians of Türkiye: a minority faith, an indomitable hope at the heart of a founding land

A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.

Pope Leo XIV in Türkiye and Lebanon: a historic journey at the crossroads of faith and history

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

The importance of silence in the Christian monastic tradition

Discover the importance of silence in the Christian monastic tradition, an essential spiritual practice for listening to God, deep meditation, and the purification of the soul. Explore its biblical roots, monastic rules, contemporary adaptations, and unique theological significance.

The history of Christianity in Gaul before Clovis

Discover the history of Christianity in Gaul before Clovis, its beginnings, persecutions and ecclesiastical development in the 4th century.

«"They celebrated the dedication of the altar, offering burnt offerings with joy" (1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59)

Discover the spiritual and communal significance of dedication in the Bible through the story of Judas Maccabeus. Explore purification, joy, and praise as keys to spiritual renewal, enriched by liturgical tradition and practical suggestions for experiencing this feast today in the Christian faith.