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Pater noster, qui es in cælis: sanc­ti­ficétur nomen tuum; advéniat regnum tuum; fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie; et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris; et ne nos indúcas in ten­ta­tiónem; sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.

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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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