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Persian Empire
Understand
«Suddenly the fingers of a man’s hand appeared and began to write» (Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28)
Discover the profound meaning of the mysterious sign written at Belshazzar's banquet. Learn to live under the gaze of God, who judges without vengeance but with truth, to welcome his saving hand in the heart of our vulnerabilities.
Historical
«Now I remember the evil I did in Jerusalem: all my misfortunes stem from there, and now I am dying in a…”.
A spiritual and theological analysis of 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 concerning Antiochus's grief, his confession, and its implications for conversion, divine justice, and spiritual restoration. A reflection on understanding suffering, moral responsibility, and hope within the Christian tradition.
Meditate
The place of women in the New Testament: inspiring figures
Discover the place of women in the New Testament, inspiring figures like Mary Magdalene and their essential spiritual role.
Prophets
«For you the Sun of Righteousness will rise» (Mal 3:19-20a)
Discover hope according to Malachi: from the purifying fire to the healing Sun of justice, a prophecy to transform our view of the end times.
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.
Saints
Saint Simon the Canaanite (Simon the Zealot): moving from rebellion to universal love
Simon the Zealot, apostle converted from combat to universal love: from political resistance to the evangelical mission, witness of charity and martyrdom.
