“Militia est vita hominis super terram”“The life of man on earth is a battle” (Job 7:1) Introduction: Earth is Not Our Resting Place We live in times marked by an endless pursuit of comfort, instant gratification, and security. The modern ideal is a life free from suffering, contradictions, or inner …

Introduction: More Than a Name, a Cross When the white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the whole world holds its breath. A new Pope has been elected. Millions of Catholics, journalists, and opinion leaders rush to post messages, express joy or disappointment, weigh ideologies, and make …

A spiritual and theological guide to understanding and living through the time of the Vacant See Introduction: A Plea to the Holy Spirit “Veni, Creator Spiritus, mentes tuorum visita…” These words, echoing with millennia of sacred history, are sung within the Vatican walls at crucial moments in the life of …

INTRODUCTION: A calling, an election… and a new name In a world where every detail is scrutinized and every decision analyzed under a magnifying glass, there remains a gesture within the Church that still carries an aura of mystery, spiritual depth, and prophetic beauty: the change of name by a …

Introduction: Who Can Judge the Pope? At the heart of the Catholic Church resounds a phrase that is both powerful and mysterious: “Prima sedes a nemine iudicatur” —“The First See is judged by no one.” This ancient juridical maxim has defined the understanding of the Pope’s role, the Successor of …

Introduction: Where is Hell? For centuries, many have imagined hell as an underground cavern — a fiery place beneath the earth where condemned souls burn forever. This image has been fueled by medieval art, theatrical depictions, and a literal reading of certain biblical passages. But what if hell isn’t a …

Introduction: In a time when the entire world is facing a serious ecological crisis, many solutions are proposed by science, politics, and social movements. But rarely does the voice of Christian Tradition rise as a prophetic response. Yet the saints — those great lovers of God — were already living …

“Test everything; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) In a world where words lose their meaning, where truth is diluted by subjective opinions, and where even Sacred Scripture is manipulated to justify errors, hermeneutics—the art and science of biblical interpretation—becomes an indispensable beacon for traditional Catholics. But what exactly is …

Introduction Speaking about abuse within the Church is not easy. It touches sensitive fibers, stirs deep wounds, and justly awakens indignation in many. But it is also a duty. To remain silent would be a form of silent complicity; to look the other way, a betrayal of truth and of …

Introduction: When Love Meets Truth In a time when identity and sexuality are at the center of cultural, social, and even political debate, the Catholic Church is called to respond—not with ambiguity or rejection, but with clarity full of compassion. Many ask: What is the Church’s position on homosexuality? Is …

Introduction: What if I told you you’ve been misled? We live in an age where the word “equality” is enthroned as one of the highest moral and social ideals. Politicians, educators, influencers, and even some pastors repeat it like a mantra: everyone is equal, equal rights, equal opportunities, gender equality, …

INTRODUCTION: A MYSTERY MISUNDERSTOOD “I believe in God, but not in the Church.”“Priests are hypocrites, that’s why I don’t go to church anymore.”“Jesus, yes—but not the Church.” These common phrases reveal a deep confusion about what the Catholic Church truly is. And beyond the criticisms (often justified by human errors), …

Introduction: The confusion of our time We live in an age where the word “mercy” has become omnipresent in religious and cultural language. It’s preached from pulpits, printed on banners, sung in worship songs. And yet, more and more often, what is presented is a cheap, unconditional, automatic mercy, as …

Introduction: The Unchanging Truth of the Church In a world that relativizes the value of human life, the Catholic Church maintains a clear and unchanging teaching: abortion, understood as the deliberate killing of an innocent human being, is always a grave sin (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2271). This doctrine is not merely a …

Introduction: The Silent Drama that Cries to Heaven We live in a time where freedom is promoted as the ability to choose anything—even life and death. In the midst of this moral confusion, abortion is presented as a right, a medical procedure, a choice. But for the Church, abortion is …

INTRODUCTION: AN ACT OF LOVE OR A VIOLATION OF GOD’S TEMPLE?We live in a world where medical science has achieved astonishing breakthroughs. One of them is the possibility of extending or improving human life through organ transplants. But as Catholics, we must ask the essential question: Is it morally acceptable …

Introduction: Celebrating Motherhood, Celebrating God’s Gift Every second Sunday of May, in many countries, we celebrate Mother’s Day — a deeply human and profoundly Christian occasion. It is not merely a cultural gesture or a day for gifts and flowers: it is a providential opportunity to rediscover the essential role …

We live in the age of the image. A time where a photo can be worth more than a thousand words, where a “like” feels like personal validation, and where the mirror has been replaced by the front camera of a smartphone. In this context, selfies and showing off on …

We live in a time when purity seems like an outdated value—almost ridiculous in the eyes of the world. The body is treated as an object, pleasure as an idol, and the heart as an emotional toy. Yet the Church, faithful to the Truth revealed by Christ, continues to propose …

In the life of the Catholic Church, few events are as mysterious and crucial as the Conclave – the solemn assembly of cardinals to elect a new Pope. Among all recorded conclaves, one stands out for its exceptional duration, human drama, and above all, for the profound spiritual lessons it …

Introduction: When Heaven Becomes Judgment We live in times of great confusion. Reverence for the sacred has been replaced by superficial routine. Where once people walked on holy ground, now they walk without removing their spiritual sandals. The Eucharist—the Church’s greatest treasure, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus …

Introduction: Why Is the Liturgy the Heart of Christian Life? In a fast-paced world filled with noise and distractions, the Catholic liturgy stands as a beacon of sacred meaning. It is not merely a ritual but the living expression of faith—the encounter between heaven and earth. But what is its …

Introduction: A Silent Visit That Changed the Course of Faith When we think of Marian apparitions, places like Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, or La Salette often come to mind. These are locations that, centuries after the birth of the Church, became epicenters of faith, conversion, and miracles. But few know that …

A theological and spiritual guide for 21st-century believers Introduction: Comfort amid confusion We live in times of spiritual confusion, identity crisis within the Church, loss of faith in ecclesial structures, and a world that seems to turn its back on God. Many Catholics feel disoriented, even abandoned, in the face …

Introduction: Why Talk About Evil Today? We live in an era of great scientific advancement, instant communication, and growing social sensitivity. And yet, amid this apparent progress, evil seems to be spreading more and more: wars, corruption, ideologies that destroy human dignity, attacks on family and life, loss of faith, …

“We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”— 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 Introduction: The Redeemed Tree of Life In the heart of spring, when nature blooms …

Introduction: A Teacher Who Spoke Through Stories Imagine yourself in the middle of a crowd by the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus sits in a boat, and you—among fishermen, farmers, mothers, and children—hear something that doesn’t sound like a complex sermon but rather a story. A sower, some …

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21) Introduction Ancient churches, with their majestic vaults, stained glass windows bathing the altar in color, and that sacred silence, have a …

A theological and pastoral reflection to reconcile the heart of man with creation, beginning at the Eucharist Introduction: What do ecology and the altar have in common? In a world increasingly alarmed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the word “ecology” has become urgent. People talk about recycling, reducing …

Introduction: A legitimate concern, but is it the most urgent? In recent years, few issues have occupied as much space in the media, public policy, and everyday conversations as climate change. And rightly so: natural disasters, polar ice melting, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and heatwaves challenge us all. It is …