Paganism

Discover how the prophet Isaiah reveals the ultimate Christian hope: a divine feast where God transforms our tears into life, abolishing death for all.

Discover the spiritual journey of Paul of Tarsus, missionary apostle, his travels and his central theological message.

Discover the story of Bibiana, a 4th-century martyr, a symbol of inner resistance against oppression and a model of unwavering faith.

Saint Eligius, goldsmith to King Dagobert who later became bishop, embodies professional integrity and generosity towards the poor. Born around 588 near Limoges, he forged a path where excellence in work and service to the marginalized were intertwined. Known for crafting two golden thrones for King Clotaire II, he symbolizes unwavering honesty. Eligius ransomed slaves, founded monasteries, and became Bishop of Noyon, blending artisanal skill with profound faith. Patron saint of goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and mechanics, his feast day is celebrated on December 1st. His example reminds us that work well done is an act of truth and holiness.

Discover how the profound and humble faith of a Roman centurion amazed Jesus, revealing that radical trust in God transcends all ethnic, religious, and social boundaries. This Gospel invites us to a universal, intelligent, and confident faith that opens wide the doors of the Kingdom to everyone, without exception. A powerful teaching for our spiritual life, our prayer, and our welcome in the Church today.

Saint Andrew, the first called, apostle and guide, is celebrated on November 30th. A Galilean fisherman who became a disciple of Jesus, he embodies listening, sharing, and bearing witness. His life connects East and West, uniting diverse Christian traditions. Martyred in Patras, his X-shaped cross is a symbol of humility and openness. His mission invites each of us to become a guide of light, leading others toward faith through listening, sharing, and humility. He is remembered in Patras, Constantinople, Amalfi, Scotland, and Ukraine. Liturgy, prayer, and works of art celebrate his inspiring figure.

Romans 13:11-14a: A call to awaken from spiritual slumber, cast off the darkness, and put on Christ, for salvation is near. Urgency and hope at the heart of Advent.

Discover Isaiah's vision (2:1-5) of universal peace: a call to transform weapons into tools of life, to gather all nations in the light of the Lord, and to become peacemakers today. A spiritual and practical invitation to build a reconciled world.