Order of Saint Benedict

Discover how Isaiah's 27-century-old prophetic vision offers a universal message of hope, calling nations to true peace. Through inner transformation, justice, and active engagement, this prophecy invites us to reinvent our shared future in the face of contemporary divisions. A spiritual and practical path toward global reconciliation.

Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045–1093), a pious queen and reformer, embodies the union of divine service and the common good. Fleeing the Norman invasion, she married Malcolm III and transformed the Scottish court through her faith, her charity towards the poor, and her liturgical reforms. A mother of eight, she combined prayer, fasting, and political engagement. Her legacy lives on in the Scottish Church and at Dunfermline, where she is buried. Her feast day is celebrated on November 16.

Discover the true meaning of Saint Paul's words, "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Beyond judgment, this biblical text invites us to rediscover the dignity of work as co-creation with God, the peril of fruitless activity, and the balance between charity and responsibility within the Christian community. A profound reflection to find inner peace and spiritual meaning in our daily lives.

The bustling monastery of Saint Anselm celebrates 125 years of Benedictine history, embodying a place of prayer, study, and spiritual unity on Rome's Aventine Hill. This international center, founded by Leo XIII, blends tradition and modernity, bringing together monks and scholars from around the world around faith, knowledge, and service. A spiritual and intellectual heart at the service of a world searching for meaning.

Saint Geoffrey of Amiens, a 12th-century reforming bishop, exemplifies peace and fidelity in a divided Church. A monk, a builder abbot, and then bishop against his will, he embodies patience and humble service in the face of conflict. His example inspires us to reconcile, persevere, and serve without imposing ourselves.

Let us explore the parable of the dishonest manager (Luke 16:9-15) to understand how faithfulness in managing earthly possessions, often fragile and imperfect, reflects our capacity to receive true good, which transcends all material value. It invites every disciple active in the world to learn to handle money with a free, faithful, and transparent heart, thus transforming temporary riches into signs of spiritual friendship and communion with God. Beyond the contemporary challenges related to money and financial success, this reflection offers concrete paths, an examination of conscience, and a prayer for living an economy of grace, where trust in small things opens the way to true wealth: a free heart and a commitment to serving the Kingdom.

Discover how the "kiss of peace" from the Letter to the Romans embodies concrete Christian fraternity, encompassing remembrance, service, and spiritual connection. It is a call to live gratitude, reconciliation, and peace within the community.

Traditional vs. Digital Lectio Divina: Discover how this ancient practice of biblical meditation adapts to the digital age. Between monastic silence and mobile notifications, explore the advantages, challenges, and complementarities of these two approaches for an enriched contemporary spirituality.