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Proselytizing
Saints
Saint Demetrius: the courage that fights for the faith
Saint Demetrius, deacon and martyr of Sirmium who became a warrior figure in Thessalonica: testimony of Christian fidelity in the face of persecution and source of hope.
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.
Gospel
“Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division” (Lk 12:49-53)
Luke 12:49-53 explained: why Jesus announces division, how the evangelical fire purifies our attachments and guides us towards a deeper peace.
Gospel
“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.
New Testament
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
