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Twelve Apostles

“When you see these things happening, you will know that the kingdom of God is near” (Luke 21:29-33)

The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. At that time, Jesus told this parable to his disciples: «Observe the fig tree and all the...

“Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until their time is fulfilled” (Lk 21:20-28)

A theological and practical guide to Luke 21:20-28: understanding the prophecy of Jerusalem trampled by the pagans to live hope and faith in times of trial.

Apostolic Letter “In unitate Fidei”

Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).

«By your perseverance you will gain your life» (Lk 21:5-19)

Discover how, according to Luke 21, perseverance (hupomonē) is an active and hopeful endurance in the face of chaos, a divine strength that allows one to keep one's true life despite trials, guided by the promise of Christ.

«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.

Angelus: Christ, the true sanctuary of God

Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, reminded everyone that the true sanctuary of God is Christ, who died and rose again. More than a building, the Temple is a living body, an invitation to live the faith as a profound relationship with Christ and to become, in turn, living stones of the Church.

Saint Jude: Questioning Christ to remain in him

Saint Jude, former zealot turned apostle of faithful love: his question in the Upper Room reveals that God manifests himself in daily fidelity. History, epistle, iconography and devotion.

“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