“If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” (John 15:18-19) Introduction: …

Introduction: The Family, Sanctuary of Love In a world that celebrates speed, convenience, and instant gratification, concepts like the indissolubility of marriage and lifelong family commitment seem outdated, even oppressive. Yet, the Catholic Church, faithful to Christ’s teachings, continues to uphold the sanctity of marriage as a sacred and irrevocable …

Introduction: A Confused World, an Eternal Truth In our contemporary era, we witness an unprecedented assault on the most fundamental aspects of human existence. Concepts that were once universally understood – the nature of human sexuality, the meaning of identity, and the very purpose of our created bodies – are …

A Catholic Reflection for Confused Times We live in an age where one of the most popular—and seemingly harmless—slogans is: “Live and let live.” It’s repeated on social media, in everyday conversations, on television shows, and even in religious settings. At first glance, it seems to express tolerance, respect for …

A Catholic reflection on the value of life, creation, and the temptation to play God Introduction In an age where the discourse on environmental care is intertwined with global politics, ideas emerge that, under the appearance of ecological sensibility, conceal agendas profoundly contrary to human dignity. One of the most …

A spiritual guide to rediscovering the true meaning of giving in times of indifference 🌿 Introduction: When giving becomes a sacred act In an age where charity seems to be diluted into advertising campaigns and fleeting gestures on social media, the Catholic Church preserves a quiet yet powerful institution that …

A theological, pastoral, and spiritual reflection for the times we live in Introduction: Between the Cross and the Sword of Political Correctness In many Western countries, so-called “anti-discrimination” laws are currently being promoted, which in theory aim to protect the rights and dignity of all people. It sounds noble, even …

Introduction: Where is God? This is one of the fundamental questions of the spiritual life. Since ancient times, human beings have searched for a tangible place to find God: a mountain, a cloud, a tent, a temple. In the history of Israel, that search took visible and glorious form in …

A theological and spiritual guide for our time Introduction: When walls fall and heaven speaks In the pages of Sacred Scripture, we find stories that may initially seem like historical narratives with epic overtones. But for the believer seeking to go deeper into the Word of God, these stories are …

Introduction: The Man Who Fought Against Darkness Father Gabriele Amorth (1925–2016) was no ordinary priest. For over 30 years, he battled the forces of evil as the Vatican’s most famous exorcist, performing thousands of deliverances and demonic expulsions. A founding member of the International Association of Exorcists, his testimonies and revelations about the occult …

Introduction: A Forgotten Book, An Eternal Message The Book of Leviticus is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and least read texts of the Old Testament. To many, its detailed laws on sacrifices, ritual purity, and dietary restrictions seem archaic—even irrelevant to the 21st-century Christian. Yet beneath its surface, Leviticus …

“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine.”— Song of Songs 1:2 Introduction: A mysterious book filled with divine love The Song of Songs is one of the most enigmatic and sublime books in all of Sacred Scripture. Traditionally attributed to …

A spiritual and theological guide for today’s Christian Introduction: Intercessors at the Heart of Salvation History Throughout Sacred Scripture, the role of the woman as intercessor has been a constant that reveals the tenderness, courage, and wisdom with which God acts through seemingly fragile yet deeply faithful individuals. Among the …

A theological and pastoral guide for today Introduction: Why talk about Sodom, Gomorrah, and the Final Judgment today? We live in times of rapid change, where the voices of the world often invite us to relativize sin, to soften the language God uses in Scripture, and to forget that alongside …

Introduction: Division and the Promise of Unity From the dawn of humanity, the desire for unity has been a deep longing in the human heart. Yet, we have also witnessed how sin, pride, and disobedience have shattered that communion. The story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) shows humanity’s …

Prophecy, Redemption, and Practical Application in Our Lives Introduction: A Mystery Revealed in Suffering In a world that flees from pain and glorifies instant pleasure, the 53rd chapter of the Book of Isaiah emerges as a beacon of divine light, revealing a mystery that defies all human logic: the suffering Messiah. …

A deep, accessible, and timely reflection on one of the most powerful prefigurations of Redemption Introduction There are images in the Bible that seem, at first glance, strange—even unsettling. One of them is the bronze serpent that Moses lifted up in the wilderness. How is it possible that a serpent—symbol …

A theological and pastoral guide to rediscover the food of the soul Introduction: Bread from Heaven, Yesterday and Today “I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever” (John 6:51). These words of Jesus resonate with a special force …

Introduction: A Mystery Revealed At the heart of Sacred Scripture lie treasures of divine wisdom—symbols that transcend time and speak of eternal truths. One of the most fascinating is the connection between the Ark of Noah and the Sacrament of Baptism. At first glance, they may seem like distant stories, but …

A spiritual guide to uncover the depth of the sign of Jonah in the Christian life today Introduction: The Sign That Transcends the Ages “This wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah” (Mt 12:39).These words of …

Introduction: A Mystery of Faith and Redemption At the heart of salvation history lies a golden thread connecting the Old and New Testaments: the figure of the Lamb of God. One of the most moving and profoundly symbolic moments in the Bible is the sacrifice of Isaac, recounted in Genesis 22. This …

Introduction: The Divine Plan Revealed From the dawn of humanity, God has spoken to His people through prophets, visions, and promises. The Old Testament is not merely a historical record but a prophetic roadmap pointing to one ultimate destination: Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah. St. Augustine once said, “The New Testament is …

Introduction On the heights of Golgotha, amid a silence torn by agony, Jesus utters words that resound with unsettling power:“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34).These words, far from being an expression of despair, are in fact the opening line of Psalm 22, an …

Introduction: A Word That Unsettles… and Saves In a world that flees from pain, renunciation, and sacrifice, speaking of “mortification” sounds strange, outdated, or even suspicious. And yet, this millennia-old practice, deeply rooted in Christian spirituality, holds a forgotten secret: true life is only attained when we learn to die… …

INTRODUCTION: A pause on the road to find Heaven We live in a hyperactive society. We rush from one commitment to another, with our phones constantly buzzing, our minds overloaded, and our souls… thirsty. Today’s world pushes us toward urgency but ignores the essential. In this context, spiritual retreats are …

Introduction: A voice that breaks through the noise We live in a world saturated with words. Advertisements, social media, news, empty chatter… everything seems to speak, but very little truly transforms us. However, every time we participate in Holy Mass, there is a sacred moment in which we do not …

Introduction: What Can an Old Book on Witchcraft Teach Us Today? In a world obsessed with the esoteric, where the occult disguises itself as entertainment and evil is relativized in the name of freedom, the need to recover forgotten wisdom rings louder than ever. One of the most controversial and …

Introduction: A Simple Gesture, a Heavenly Force Few actions in the Christian life are as charged with mystery, power, and tenderness as the laying on of hands. It is an apparently simple gesture: a hand placed on someone’s head, shoulders, or body. But, through the eyes of faith, this act …

“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) INTRODUCTION: A MEETING WITH THE LIGHT OF TRUTH Conversion from Islam to Catholic Christianity is not simply a change of religion, but a profound spiritual transformation that touches the deepest …

Introduction: A Heart That Loves in a Wounded World In a world marked by despair, loneliness, and uncertainty, the Sacred Heart of Jesus stands as a beacon of divine love, offering comfort and eternal promises to those who take refuge in Him. These promises are not mere pious words but …