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«"So great wrath came upon Israel" (1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64)

Discover a profound reading of the First Book of Maccabees and its "great wrath," a symbol of a spiritual identity crisis in the face of cultural assimilation. This article explores how faithfulness to God, even in adversity and persecution, remains the path to authentic life, inspiring courage and resilience today.

“Present yourselves to God as those who are alive and have come back from the dead” (Rom 6:12-18)

Romans 6:12-18: Paul calls you to “present yourselves to God as those who have lived and returned from the dead.” Theological meditation and practical ways to live grace.

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.”

Exodus 20:2-3: God reveals himself as liberator before imposing the law. This first commandment transforms the slave into a free son, calling for exclusivity that restores dignity.

“Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness” (Gen 1:20 – 2:4a)

Created in the Image of God: How Genesis 1 Establishes Universal Human Dignity, a Creative and Relational Vocation, and Ecological Responsibility—Spiritual and Practical Paths for Living This Truth Today.

Wisdom

The Book of Wisdom, a text from the Old Testament, offers profound teachings on justice, divine wisdom, and the spiritual quest.