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Pharisees

«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.

«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?.

«It is not fitting that a prophet should perish outside of Jerusalem» (Luke 13:31-35)

Jesus in Jerusalem: why the prophet must die where the word is rejected — meditation on Luke 13:31-35, call to conversion, mercy and perseverance.

“He chose twelve of them, and named them Apostles” (Luke 6:12-19)

Choosing Twelve to Transform the World: How Jesus' Night of Prayer Illuminates Discernment, Diverse Team Building, and Practical Mission

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“This generation will have to give account of the blood of all the prophets, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah” (Luke 11:47-54).

Welcoming wounded prophecy: transforming the memory of the prophets into Christian action, accessible and bringing justice.

“Woe to you, Pharisees! Woe to you also, teachers of the law!” (Luke 11:42-46)

From Lk 11:42-46 to Jn 10:27: convert prestige into presence, lighten the rules, listen to the voice of Christ and carry the burdens together.

“Rather, give alms from what you have, and then everything will be clean for you.” (Luke 11:37-41)

In the face of appearances and rituals, Jesus invites us to purify our hearts through giving. Practical reflections on almsgiving today—gifts of money, time, and attention—as well as concrete ideas, prayers, and a three-week journey to bring the interior and exterior together.

Testimonies of Faith through the Scriptures

The testimonies of faith in the scriptures are much more than just ancient narratives; they embody powerful stories that continue to inspire...

«You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and your neighbor as yourself» (Mt 22:34-40)

Loving fully: uniting love of God and neighbor to transform inner and social life — prayer, action and relationship as a single breath.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son» (John 3:14-21)

John 3:14-21: Lifting our eyes to the exalted Christ — receiving love, the light that reveals, and active faith to transform inner life, family, and society

Salvation and Redemption (thematic)

Thematic reading plan of the Catholic Bible on salvation and redemption: chronological and meditative journey, key passages from the Old and New Testaments, spiritual reflection and ideas for a reading journal.

“God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” (Ex.

Exodus 3:14 reveals “I am who I am”: discover how this Name reveals God’s presence, transcendence, and commitment in our lives.