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Discover Saint Marcian, hermit of Syria

Saint Marcian, a Syrian hermit of the 4th century: asceticism, prayer, struggle against Arianism and a call for simplicity and charity.

Saint Quentin: to bear the light even unto martyrdom

Saint Quentin, a young Roman sent to Gaul in the 3rd century to spread the Gospel, died in Augusta Veromandum, present-day Saint-Quentin. His silent faithfulness became a...

«For my brothers» sake, I would wish I were accursed” (Romans 9:1-5)

Paul, ready to be «anathema» for love of Israel: reading of Romans 9:1-5 on apostolic compassion, redemptive substitution and universal brotherhood rooted in the cross.

Deciphering the Bible with a contemporary perspective: a user's guide

Discover an innovative method for reading the Bible: start with your contemporary concerns (ecology, migration, social justice, technology, etc.) to find relevant and practical answers in the biblical texts. This step-by-step guide (identifying issues, recognizing universal themes, targeted research, building connections, applying) offers advice on remaining faithful to the text, working in community, and transforming your spirituality into concrete action.

Saint Alexander of Jerusalem — To enlighten through knowledge and faith

Alexander of Jerusalem, bishop of the 3rd century, builder of a library and catechism school; martyred around 250. Model of the union between knowledge and charity.

«No creature will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ» (Romans 8:31b-39)

Meditation on Romans 8: assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love, call to trust in the face of suffering and persecution.

How biblical authors mastered the art of modern persuasion

How biblical authors mastered the art of persuasion: discovering millennia-old narrative and rhetorical techniques applied to modern communication

Walking Towards Easter with Saint Narcissus

Saint Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem, guardian of Easter Sunday: a witness of peace, unity, and faith. Inspiring patience, forgiveness, and prayer.

“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.

“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 Thematic Approach to the Bible: Revolutionizing Your Spiritual Understanding

Discover the thematic approach to the Bible: connect your contemporary questions to biblical teachings.

Why Preachers Avoid Talking About the Canonical Approach: Bible Study's Best-Kept Secret

Discover why so many preachers avoid the canonical approach—a method that illuminates the coherence of the entire Bible—and how to gradually integrate it to transform individual and community understanding of Scripture.

“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.

5 Steps to Mastering the Canonical Approach Without a Theology Degree

Learn to read the Bible as a unified story: grasp the narrative unity, identify themes between the Old and New Testaments, use cross-references, recognize literary genres, and apply the method to everyday life to gain spiritual autonomy and deepen your reading without academic study.

Renewing Your Bible Reading: Innovative Methods for Curious Believers

Discover innovative methods to renew your Bible reading: thematic approaches guided by contemporary issues (ecology, AI, migration, justice), narrative analysis of literary techniques, practices for creating a personalized journey and online communities to enrich understanding and spiritual engagement.

“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.

Saint Isaac Jogues: return to evangelize, open roads

Celebrating today the fidelity of Isaac Jogues, a Jesuit priest born in Orléans in 1607 and who died in Ossernenon on October 18, 1646, highlights the courage...

“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.

Ignatius of Antioch, witness to unity

Pastor of Antioch at the turn of the 2nd century, martyr in Rome under Trajan, architect of ecclesial unity and witness to an ardent Eucharistic faith, whose...

“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.