Talking about excommunication almost always causes a shiver. For many, it sounds like a medieval punishment, a banishment with no return, a public condemnation. Others, on the contrary, live convinced that “the Church no longer excommunicates anyone.”The reality — as so often happens — is deeper, more serious… and also …

Few scenes in the New Testament are as striking, as human, and at the same time as theologically profound as the confrontation between Saint Peter and Saint Paul narrated in the Letter to the Galatians. Two giants of the early Church, two apostolic pillars… and yet a public, tense, and …

There are saints who seem “minor” in modern calendars, reduced to a quick blessing at the end of Mass or to a holy card forgotten in a drawer. But the Church, which has a long memory and a deep heart, knows well that Saint Blaise is not a relic of …

There are questions many believers ask themselves in silence, almost afraid to say them out loud:What should I do with a broken rosary? Can I throw away a damaged religious image? Is it a sin? Does it bring bad luck? These doubts are not born of superstition, but of love …

An ancient, luminous, and profoundly relevant feast that teaches us to recognize Christ, to offer ourselves with Him, and to live as children of the Light in the midst of the world. 1. What do we really celebrate at Candlemas? Every February 2nd, the Church celebrates one of the most …

Introduction: a wound that never fully heals There are dates that are not merely history, but a true examination of conscience. The Sack of Rome in 1527 was not just another violent episode in Europe’s long chronicle of wars. It was something far more serious and unsettling: Rome, the Holy …

A revolt, a cross, an eternal lesson for today’s Catholics To speak of the Pilgrimage of Grace is not merely to recount a historical episode from the sixteenth century. It is to speak of awakened consciences, of a simple people who, faced with a direct attack on their faith, decided …

Imagine an old house, with its dark hallways, creaking stairs, and thick walls. Within those walls were tiny spaces designed for a very special purpose: to shelter priests celebrating Mass in secret. These spaces, known as priest holes, are tangible symbols of a history of faith, courage, and fidelity that …

A small gesture… with infinite depth Few seemingly “simple” questions reveal as much about our faith as this one: Can the consecrated Host be chewed?Some ask it timidly, others with concern, others even with a sense of guilt. And understandably so: we are speaking about the Most Holy Sacrament of …

Introduction: a faith on “autoplay mode” We live in the era of play. Everything is just one click away: formation, entertainment, news, spirituality. Never before have there been so many Catholic podcasts, religious YouTube channels, edifying talks, recorded homilies, and audio-visual spiritual reflections. And yet—an unsettling paradox—never has the slow …

There is a very widespread—and very impoverished—idea about confession: “I go, I say what I did wrong, I’m absolved, and I start again from zero.” As if the sacrament were some kind of quick erase of spiritual history, a religious formality that allows us to continue as before but with …

An ancient practice… and surprisingly current In a Church living through times of confusion, haste, and interior noise, speaking about adoration to the Holy Spirit for eight consecutive days may sound, to some, like something merely “pious” but not very practical. And yet, the opposite is true: the octave of …

Why reducing it to the Bible impoverishes faith and how the Church has kept it alive for centuries There are phrases that sound very pious, but hide a deep confusion. One of the most frequently repeated today is this: “The Word of God is the Bible.” For many Christians this …

We live in an age marked by haste, improvisation, and a constant sense of inner disorder. Many people feel that their life is a succession of events without a guiding thread: half-made decisions, suffering that is not understood, successes that do not fulfill, and failures that bewilder. In this context, …

There are topics in the life of the Church that, without making noise, have gradually transformed the liturgical experience of millions of faithful. One of them is that of women (and men) extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. For many, their presence is something normal; for others, a source of confusion; …

Introduction: a thirst that cannot be quenched by noise We live surrounded by screens, notifications, opinions, urgencies, and constant stimuli. Never before have we had so much access to information… and, paradoxically, never have we been so distracted, so inwardly tired, so empty. Many Christians—and also many who do not …

When conscience does not surrender, not even to the Empire Speaking about Guy Fawkes today usually brings to mind masks, street protests, and anti-system slogans. But reducing his figure to a modern pop icon is a serious historical injustice… and also a spiritual one. Behind the stylized face that now …

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods” (Ex 20:17)A spiritual guide to purifying the heart in today’s world 1. The most interior commandment… and the most forgotten The Tenth Commandment is probably one of the most ignored and misunderstood. Many people think it “doesn’t really harm anyone,” that it remains …

“You shall not consent to impure thoughts or desires” 1. Introduction: a commandment of the heart The Ninth Commandment is often one of the most forgotten, minimized, or misunderstood, even among practicing Catholics. Perhaps because it does not speak of visible actions, but of something deeper, more intimate, more silent: …

“You shall not bear false witness nor lie” (Ex 20:16)Truth, speech, and coherence in the Christian life 1. The Eighth Commandment: much more than “not lying” When we hear the Eighth Commandment, many people automatically think: “don’t tell lies.” But the moral tradition of the Church teaches us that this …

“You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15) 1. Introduction: a commandment more relevant than we think When we hear the Seventh Commandment — “You shall not steal”, many people immediately think: “This doesn’t apply to me, I’m not a thief.” However, this view is far too superficial and dangerous for the …

A clear, profound, and contemporary guide to guarding purity of heart 1. The Sixth Commandment: much more than “do not commit adultery” The Sixth Commandment is often — mistakenly — reduced to a simple external prohibition: “do not commit adultery.” However, in the constant teaching of the Church, this commandment …

1. A short commandment… yet immense The Fifth Commandment — “You shall not kill” — seems, at first glance, one of the clearest and simplest. Many people think: “I have never killed anyone, so this commandment has nothing to do with me.” However, the teaching of the Church, illuminated by …

The Fourth Commandment, “Honor your father and your mother,” is one of the fundamental precepts of Christian life. At first glance, it may seem simple and straightforward, but its depth goes far beyond superficial obedience: it touches the roots of family, legitimate authority, gratitude, respect, and justice. This commandment not …

“Remember the Lord’s Day, to keep it holy” (Ex 20:8) Introduction: a forgotten commandment… and a very current one In an accelerated society, marked by productivity, consumption, and hyperconnectivity, the Third Commandment appears to many as something secondary, even optional. However, for Catholic tradition — and especially for traditional Catholic …

“You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain” (Ex 20:7) To speak about sins against the Second Commandment is not to address a minor or merely “linguistic” issue. In an age marked by the banalization of the sacred, this commandment reveals itself as profoundly current …

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” (Deut 6:5) 1. The First Commandment: the root of all Christian life The First Commandment is not simply “do not worship idols.” It is much more than that. It is …

We live in an age saturated with discourse. Opinions, slogans, catchphrases, well-intentioned religious messages that are, too often, hollow. Never has so much been said… and never has it been so difficult for anyone to truly listen. In this context, the Christian faith faces a decisive challenge: how can Christ …

Because the world does not need comfortable men, but faithful men. Not perfect men, but men in battle. 1. A Silent Crisis… and a Deeply Spiritual One We live in a paradoxical age. Never has man enjoyed so many comforts, and never has he been so disoriented. He is asked …

We live in an age fascinated by energy. Everything seems to be explained in terms of forces, vibrations, frequencies, invisible impulses. People speak of “positive energy,” of “connecting with the universe,” of “flowing,” of “feeling something inside.” And, sadly, this language has also contaminated the way many Christians speak about—and …