Tag:
Universalism
New Testament
«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.
New Testament
«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.
Reflections
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.
Reflections
Biblical intercultural dialogue: your passport to a richer faith
Biblical intercultural dialogue: enrich your faith by discovering how African, Asian, and Latin American perspectives reveal new dimensions of Scripture.
Reflections
The Thematic Approach to the Bible: Revolutionizing Your Spiritual Understanding
Discover the thematic approach to the Bible: connect your contemporary questions to biblical teachings.
Reflections
When Biblical Ecology Challenges Our Modern Environmental Prejudices
How biblical ecology reconciles faith and protection of nature: principles of stewardship, natural rhythms, and hope to transform our practices.
Reflections
How I Learned to Read the Bible with the Eyes of the World
How I Learned to Read the Bible with Global Eyes: A Personal Account of Transforming Bible Reading Through Popular, Women's, and Non-Western Perspectives—Hermeneutical Humility, Intercultural Dialogue, and Ways to Begin This Exploration.
New Testament
“If by one man’s transgression death reigned, how much more will they reign in life?” (Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21)
Romans 5: Where sin abounded, grace abounded all the more—meditation on the passage, its context, its resonances, and practical ways to reign in life.
Saints
A Breath of Kindness: Contemplative Meditations Inspired by Saint John XXIII
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli — Saint John XXIII — remains for many a figure of gentleness, closeness, and trust in Providence. His...
Prayer
Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern life
Reflections on the impact of faith in our modern lives reveal a fascinating reality: despite technological advances and increasing secularization,...
Old Testament
“The Lord said to Abram: Go from your country, from your kindred, and from your father's house to the land that...
Departing to be reborn: Genesis 12:1-2 explores uprooting, promise, and missionary election—an invitation to risk trust in a Word.
Old Testament
“The Lord God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became...
Genesis 2:7 explained: How “dust” and “breath” reveal our dignity, calling, and spiritual path.
Pentateuch
“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.
