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Transfiguration (Christianity)

«The last kingdom will crush and destroy all the others, but it itself will endure forever» (Dan 2:31-45)

Discover the biblical interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 2:31-45): the fragility of human empires in the face of the unshakeable Kingdom of God, symbolized by the divine stone that shatters the statue of earthly kingdoms. A call to historical awareness, to Christian hope, and to live as citizens of the eternal Kingdom.

Justice and mercy according to Leo XIV: protecting the dignity of the most vulnerable, building the future of the Church

Discover Leo XIV's message on human dignity and the protection of minors. A profound reflection on justice, mercy, and the mission of a humble and protective Church, committed to building safe and fraternal communities.

«Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?» (Luke 18:1-8)

Persevering in Prayer and Awaiting God's Justice: A Meditation on Persistent Faith in the Face of Divine Silence. This text invites us to understand, through the parable of the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), how to maintain patient faith when God seems to delay his actions, drawing on an analysis that blends theology, spiritual psychology, and everyday life. It emphasizes that divine justice, far from being an automatic remedy, unfolds over a period that is often long, where praying without discouragement becomes an act of active trust. It calls us to persevere in prayer, hope, and righteous action, even in times of waiting and silence. Key biblical reference: Gospel according to Saint Luke 18:1-8.

The Resurrection: more than a theory, the living hope of the world today

Pope Leo XIV, of the Americas, affirms that the Resurrection of Christ is not a theory but the foundational event of the Christian faith. During an audience in Rome on November 5, 2025, he emphasized that the Resurrection transcends suffering and acts upon daily life, offering hope and healing in the face of the challenges of the modern world. He invites us to experience this Paschal reality as a light guiding the human heart, a force that transforms pain into a passage to new life. For him, faith in the Resurrection is a living encounter, an inner fire that illuminates even the darkest situations.

«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.

«He receives them as a perfect offering» (Wis 3:1-6, 9)

The perfect offering: meditation on Wisdom 3 — peace in trial, hope of immortality and call to solidarity, welcome and ethical vocation.

«Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day» (John 6:37-40)

To believe in order to enter into Life: to receive the promise of Jesus — trust, inner transformation and hope in the face of death and the last Day.

«Here was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language» (Rev 7:2-4, 9-14)

The vision of the countless multitude in Revelation 7: universal hope, fraternity, purification in trial and Eucharistic vocation for today.