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Parable
New Testament
«Do not invite your friends; invite the poor and the crippled» (Luke 14:12-14)
Welcoming the poor as a sign of the Kingdom: how Jesus' free hospitality transforms our meals, our priorities and our relationships.
New Testament
«If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well, will you not immediately pull him out, even by day…”.
Jesus reveals the Sabbath as a law of compassion: healing transcends conformity. How can we live out active mercy in our choices and institutions today?.
Reflections
Biblical intercultural dialogue: your passport to a richer faith
Biblical intercultural dialogue: enrich your faith by discovering how African, Asian, and Latin American perspectives reveal new dimensions of Scripture.
New Testament
“People will come from east and west to take their places at the banquet in the kingdom of God” (Luke 13:22-30)
Luke 13:22-30: enter through the narrow gate, taste the feast of the Kingdom today — a demand of the heart, universal hospitality and concrete paths.
Reflections
The Secret of Great Preachers to Make the Bible Accessible to Everyone
How to Make the Bible Understandable for Everyone: Practical Methods for Preachers—Identifying the Core Message, Concrete Language, Historical Contexts, and Daily Study Rituals.
New Testament
“The tax collector went down to his house; he had become righteous rather than the Pharisee” (Luke 18:9-14).
The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) reveals that humility opens the way to justification: reading, meditating on and living the salvation received through mercy.
New Testament
“Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:1-9)
In the face of tragedy and violence, Luke 13:1-9 reverses the logic of blame and issues a pressing call to conversion: not as a threat, but as a joyful urgency toward life. This article explains the historical context of Jesus' words, develops the meaning of metanoia as a passage from spiritual death to fruitfulness, specifies the concrete fruits of the Spirit, proposes a seven-step meditation process, weekly practices, and an intercessory prayer, and responds to contemporary objections about guilt, autonomy, and social engagement.
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.
New Testament
“To whom much has been given, much will be required” (Lk 12:39-48)
Parable of the Faithful Steward (Luke 12:39-48): Transforming gifts and talents into vigilant responsibility. Meditation, practical applications, and prayer.
New Testament
“Blessed are the servants whom the master finds awake when he comes” (Luke 12:35-38)
“Blessed are the servants whom the master finds watching”: A meditation on Christian watchfulness—how to watch with joy, service, and hope.
New Testament
“Who will have what you have accumulated?” (Luke 12:13-21)
From Lk 12:13-21, this essay helps to unmask greed, cultivate poverty of heart and build an economy of sufficiency: spiritual benchmarks, practices and actions.
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.
Saints
The Good Count: Saint Géraud d'Aurillac, Lord of the Gospel
Saint Géraud d'Aurillac Count, founder, man of the Gospel (+909) Saint Géraud d'Aurillac (854-909), sometimes called Gérault or Gérard, is one of the finest figures of secular holiness...
Prayer
Teachings of Christ: Light on Faith
The teachings of Christ have left an indelible mark on human history, influencing millions of lives throughout the centuries. Why are these values and...
Prayer
Resources for Bible Study Workshops
Did you know that over 60% of Christians say they want to deepen their knowledge of Scripture, but often feel lost when it comes to...
Prayer
Teachings of Christ: Light on our faith
The teachings of Christ transcend time and cultures, offering universal principles that continue to inspire millions of believers around the world....
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Dictionary
Here is a list of 100 words used in the Catholic Bible. This list covers the main biblical and theological concepts that novices encounter in...
Old Testament
«There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven» (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
How to live the seasons of life with wisdom and serenity according to Ecclesiastes 3:1: acceptance, discernment and trust in providence.
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.


