A spiritual guide, accessible and profound, to understand a key dilemma in the history of Christian thought Introduction: Why does an ancient theological debate still matter today? Sometimes, theological debates seem confined to seminary classrooms or past councils. However, some of them directly affect our understanding of God, our relationship …
Read More »Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Mother of the Mountain, Mother of Mercy, Our Mother
“As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13) Introduction Every July 16th, the Church celebrates with joy to honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel, one of the most beloved and venerated Marian devotions throughout the Catholic world. From the fishermen of the Mediterranean to cloistered …
Read More »Ex opere operato: Do the Sacraments Work “Automatically”?
A guide to understanding the invisible power of the sacraments and how to respond with living faith Introduction: Holy magic or effective grace? Have you ever wondered if receiving a sacrament—like the Eucharist, Baptism, or Confession—transforms you automatically, even if you don’t feel it? Is it enough to “be there,” …
Read More »Hesed: The Unbreakable Love of God That the Bible Doesn’t Translate Well
A spiritual, theological, and pastoral guide to discovering the heart of divine love Introduction: A Love That Doesn’t Fit in Just One Word Some words hold a whole world within them. Words that resist being easily captured in another language. In the Bible, one such word is “Hesed” (חֶסֶד), a …
Read More »Theosis: Did You Know God Wants to Divinize You? Discover This Surprising Dogma
“God became man so that man might become God.”– St. Athanasius of Alexandria Introduction: What Does It Mean That God Wants to Divinize You? It may sound scandalous—even presumptuous—to claim that the human being is called to be “divinized.” Isn’t this heresy, a mystical exaggeration, or even a dangerous idea? …
Read More »What is Perichoresis? The Mysterious ‘Dance’ of Love Within the Trinity
A spiritual guide to understanding the divine heart of Christianity Introduction: When God Dances with Himself There are words that, although they do not literally appear in the Bible, open a door to the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. One of them is perichoresis. This term, little known to …
Read More »Return to the Faith: When the Soul Comes Home
Introduction: The Long Road Back The history of salvation is full of returns. From the prodigal son who comes back into the arms of the father (cf. Lk 15:11–32), to Saint Peter who, after denying Christ, weeps bitterly and becomes a pillar of the Church—returning to God is one of …
Read More »Da Pacem Domine: The Millennial Cry for Peace We Need Now More Than Ever
Introduction: A Song That Spans the Centuries In times of war, social tension, ideological polarization, and inner anguish, the human heart lifts a plea that resonates from the depths of Christian history: Da pacem, Domine. “Grant peace, Lord.” This simple yet powerful phrase, turned into a liturgical chant and prayer, …
Read More »From the Altar to the Vatican: How the Catholic Church Is Organized and What Its Structure Teaches Us Spiritually
Introduction The Catholic Church is not just an institution. It is the Mystical Body of Christ, a divine reality made manifest through the human. Over the centuries, the Church has developed a rich, complex, and profoundly spiritual administrative structure. Far from being mere bureaucracy, this organization expresses a living theology: …
Read More »The Church Allows ‘Civil Disobedience’ in Cases of Unjust Laws (CCC 2242): A Theological and Spiritual Guide for Difficult Times
Introduction: Between Obedience and Conscience We live in times of moral and political tension, where many laws enacted by modern states come into direct conflict with natural law and the principles of the Gospel. In the face of this situation, many Catholics ask themselves: Should I obey civil authorities even …
Read More »The ‘Sin of Omission’: When Doing Nothing Becomes Guilt (CCC 1853)
A theological and pastoral guide to rediscovering the Christian responsibility of “doing good” Introduction When people speak of sin, most tend to think of negative actions: lying, stealing, committing adultery, missing Mass, and so on. But the Church teaches that there is another type of sin, just as serious and …
Read More »Matthew, Luke, John…? But Those Names Didn’t Exist! The Truth About Biblical Transliteration and Modern Names in Scripture
Why do we read “Matthew,” “John,” or “Luke” in our Bibles if those names didn’t exist in the time of Christ? This question, often raised in discussions about the authenticity of the Bible, has been used by critics to suggest that Scripture has been modified or falsified. However, far from …
Read More »What Is Redemption? The Price of Eternal Love That Christ Paid for You
Introduction: A Word That Changes Everything In a world accustomed to fleeting terms, where words lose their weight with every “like” or “scroll,” few carry the power to move the soul like this one: Redemption. What does it really mean? Why is it so central to the Catholic faith? And …
Read More »Conversion to Catholicism Through a Dream: A Divine Call That Awakens the Soul
A theological, pastoral, and human journey through one of the most mysterious ways of coming to the true faith Introduction: When God Speaks Through Dreams Throughout the history of salvation, God has spoken in many ways. Sometimes through prophets, other times through nature or specific people… and also through dreams. …
Read More »Demas: The Disciple Who Loved the World and Abandoned the Cross
A Mirror for Today’s Catholics Introduction: One Name, One Eternal Warning Among the many figures that appear in the New Testament, there are some whose presence is brief but powerful—not because of what they achieved, but because of what they failed to become. One of these names is Demas. In …
Read More »PATHS THAT LEAD TO ATHEISM: WHEN CHILDLIKE FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH TO FACE THE DRAMAS OF LIFE
Why so many abandon God… and how to find Him again Introduction: Why do so many lose faith today? We live in an age where speaking about God seems, for many, like a thing of the past. Atheism has spread with surprising force, not as a result of deep reflection, …
Read More »Did You Know the Pope Once Banned Coffee? The ‘Strange’ Sins the Church Has Condemned
A historical, theological, and pastoral journey through the “forgotten sins” that can illuminate your life today Introduction: When sin takes unexpected forms Throughout history, the Church has discerned and taught about morality with a richness of nuance that sometimes surprises modern Catholics. Many are astonished to learn that practices now …
Read More »Anointing of the Sick: Is It Really Only for Those About to Die?
A Forgotten Sacrament, a Grace Waiting to Be Rediscovered In hospital corridors, in the quiet rooms of homes where pain is endured, and in the most vulnerable moments of human existence, the Catholic Church offers a sacrament that has often been called “the comfort of the dying”: the Anointing of …
Read More »Catholic Customs People Follow Without Understanding: Sacred Tradition or Empty Superstition?
Introduction: Faith Between Meaning and Ritual In a world dominated by speed and superficiality, many Catholic practices have become automatic gestures—repeated out of habit but stripped of their deep theological meaning. How often have we seen someone make the Sign of the Cross when passing by a church without meditating …
Read More »Peter and Paul: Two Pillars, One Faith. The Feast That Unites Heaven and Earth
Introduction: Every June 29, the Church solemnly celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, one of the oldest and most significant feasts in the liturgical calendar. It is not merely about commemorating two apostles. It is the celebration of the two pillars of Christianity, of redemptive martyrdom, of unity …
Read More »Between Life and Eternity: Near-Death Experiences in the Light of Traditional Catholic Faith
Introduction: When the Veil Is Briefly Torn A person in deep coma recounts being drawn through a tunnel toward a brilliant light. Another claims to have seen their body from outside, as if floating. Someone else says they heard a voice telling them, “It’s not your time yet”… There are …
Read More »When God Breaks the Bread: The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes as a Key to Christian Life
“Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.'” (Matthew 14:16) Introduction: A miracle that never goes out of style In a world marked by scarcity, selfishness, and competition for resources, the Gospel account of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes shines as …
Read More »WHEN “TOO MUCH GOODNESS” IS PRIDE: THE ARROGANCE OF SELF-SACRIFICE AND EXHIBITIONIST VIRTUE
When “being good” becomes self-worship INTRODUCTION: THE TRAP OF APPARENT GOODNESS We live in an age where social media, public exposure, and the desire to be accepted have contaminated even the deepest spiritual spaces. In this context, virtue—which should be discreet, humble, and silent—easily turns into a spectacle. Sometimes, without …
Read More »Light upon the Altar: The Deep Symbolism of Candlesticks in the Catholic Liturgy
Introduction: How many candlesticks should be used on the altar? It might seem like a minor question, almost decorative. Does it really matter how many candlesticks are placed on the altar during Mass? In a world that tends to relativize signs and strip the liturgy of its symbolism, rediscovering the …
Read More »From “Limited-Time Offer” to FOMO: How Marketing Exploits the Seven Deadly Sins in Your Online Cart
Introduction: The soul and the algorithm We live in an era where every click has a price, every desire can be monetized, and every impulse becomes a sale. Digital marketing techniques have evolved to the point of surgically manipulating human behavior. Between flashy banners, countdown timers, and pop-up notifications lies …
Read More »“Swipe Right” to the Void: How Dating Apps Promote Lust for Options (Not for Connection)
A theological and pastoral guide to rediscovering the meaning of love in the digital age Introduction: Swiping into the Void We live in a time when love has been reduced to a swipe of a finger. With a simple right or left swipe, we decide—often in seconds—whether someone is worth …
Read More »The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Home: 7 Silent Mistakes That Destroy Marriage (And How to Defuse Them with the Light of Faith)
Warning! It’s not scandalous infidelities or loud arguments that bring down most marriages. It’s the silent enemies—those habits that seep like toxic gas into the heart of the home, eroding the foundation day after day, almost unnoticed. As a copywriter, but above all as someone who loves the timeless beauty of the …
Read More »From Junk Food to Obsessive Clean Eating: Gluttony in the Age of the Healthy Body Cult
A theological and pastoral reflection on food, body obsession, and the virtue of balance Introduction: From visible excess to disguised excess In our times—marked by hyperconnection, image, and immediacy—food is no longer just nourishment. Today it is identity, ideology, a means of control or rebellion. In past decades, so-called junk …
Read More »Tantum Ergo: Rediscovering the Eucharistic Treasure of Tradition for Today’s World
Introduction: A hymn that still speaks to the soul In a world that rushes forward without pause and easily forgets the sacred, a soft yet powerful melody continues to echo in chapels, churches, and the hearts of the faithful: the “Tantum Ergo.” Two Latin words that encapsulate centuries of faith, …
Read More »Proto-Dulia: The Worshipful Love and Veneration of St. Joseph, Patron of the Church and Model of Sacred Fatherhood
Introduction: Dulia and Its Hierarchy in Catholic Tradition At the heart of Catholic spirituality lies a delicate balance between worship and veneration. While latria (from the Greek latreia) is the worship reserved for God alone, dulia (from the Greek douleia, meaning “service”) is the reverence we give to the saints, acknowledging their exemplary lives and intercession …
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