Sacrifice

Ben Sira 35: The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds - how God preferentially listens to the poor and calls us to perseverance and solidarity.

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.

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.

Evangelist-physician of Antioch, companion of Paul; feast day October 18 in the Roman rite; singer of mercy, symbolized by the winged ox. Author 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...

Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris, and his fellow martyrs hold a unique place in the Christian tradition of France. Their memory, inscribed in the...

Saint Faustina (1905–1938): Vocation, Mission, and Trust A Short and Luminous Life Saint Sister Faustina, born Helena Kowalska on August 25, 1905 in...

Spiritual reflections on the Christian faith are at the heart of many stories of transformation and renewal. Why does faith seem to be a...

Prayer rituals occupy a central place in the spiritual life of Catholics, acting as bridges between the divine and the human. Whether...

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...

Isaiah 53:5 reveals the Suffering Servant — his sacrifice brings healing, peace and a call to forgiveness: meditation, Christian tradition and practical suggestions.

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.

The Shema: A Radical Call to Love God Totally—Origin, Theological Meaning, Practical Implications, and Intergenerational Transmission.

«Create in me a pure heart»: discover how Psalm 50 guides towards mercy, inner conversion and the mission to transmit forgiveness.

Departing to be reborn: Genesis 12:1-2 explores uprooting, promise, and missionary election—an invitation to risk trust in a Word.

A 365-day journey to reading the Catholic Bible according to the canonical approach: daily readings, meditations, links between the Old and New Testaments and times of prayer.