Doctrine and Faith

Introduction There are moments in the Gospels when Jesus’ teaching becomes so deep, so radical, that it divides His listeners. One of those crucial moments is found in Chapter 6 of the Gospel according to Saint John. There, Jesus reveals one of the most perplexing, controversial, and at the same …

A theological, spiritual, and pastoral journey through one of the most beautiful dogmas of Catholicism Introduction: Tradition or invention? The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, body and soul, celebrated every August 15th, is one of the most beloved — and at the same time, most questioned — dogmas …

Introduction: The Battlefield of Faith Secularization is advancing like a silent tide that infiltrates consciences, families, and institutions. We no longer live in a “Christian society,” no matter how much some wish to maintain the illusion. What was once cultural Christianity has evaporated in just a few decades. Churches are …

Introduction We live in an age marked by profound moral, spiritual, and intellectual confusion. The certainties of the past have been displaced by shifting opinions, and relativism has become the new cultural dogma. In this context, the role of the Catholic catechist becomes more urgent and prophetic than ever. The …

An urgent call to be light in the midst of darkness Introduction In a world marked by relativism, moral confusion, and cultural breakdown, to speak of the catechist is not merely to recall a servant of the Church, but to highlight a key protagonist in the rebuilding of the Christian …

A spiritual guide to rediscovering reverence at the heart of Catholic worship Introduction: Why talk about the sense of the sacred today? We live in an age where immediacy, technology, and entertainment dominate the emotional and spiritual landscape of younger generations. In this fast-paced and often superficial context, the Church’s …

What God’s Law Teaches, What Christ Has Fulfilled, and What It Means for You Today Introduction: Between Lobsters and Commandments Is it a sin to eat seafood? And pork? Why does the Old Testament have such strict rules about food? Are they still valid for Christians? Is it true that …

Introduction: Can God Whistle? It may seem irreverent—or even naive—to ask such a question. Can the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, communicate with a mere whistle? For those of us who know the Bible as a sacred text filled with poetic images and profound spiritual realities, the answer …

Introduction: The Spirit Who Transforms the Heart In a world shaken by uncertainty, inner disarray, and constant noise, we Christians are called to return to the heart of the Gospel—to the Spirit who gives us life and sanctifies us. This Holy Spirit, promised by Christ and poured out at Pentecost, …

An Educational, Spiritual and Pastoral Guide to Rediscover the Sacrament of Forgiveness in Today’s Christian Life Introduction: Returning to the Heart of the Gospel In a time marked by individualism, moral relativism, and spiritual confusion, rediscovering the transformative power of the Sacrament of Penance—more commonly known as Confession—is a pastoral …

“Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.”— Revelation 19:7 I. Introduction: A Banquet That Awaits Us Often, when we hear talk of the “end of time,” we imagine catastrophes, judgments, cosmic signs, …

A theological, pastoral, and deeply human guide to living the faith in communion Introduction: A mystery that connects us beyond time and space In a world where loneliness seems like a silent epidemic and individualism is praised as a virtue, there is a profoundly consoling and transformative truth at the …

Introduction: What Does “Hapax Legomenon” Mean? Imagine opening your Bible, reading a verse, and encountering a word that appears nowhere else in the entire Scripture. That solitary, unique, unparalleled word is what scholars call a hapax legomenon. The term comes from the Greek ἅπαξ λεγόμενον (hápax legómenon), literally meaning “said …

A theological and pastoral journey into the heart of divine self-sufficiency and our radical dependence on Him Introduction: A God Who Needs Nothing… Yet Loves In a world marked by need — for affection, for security, for money, for validation — it is provocative, even disconcerting, to speak of a …

A hope sown in the midst of sin, a promise that crosses the centuries and finds its fulfillment in Christ. The Protoevangelium is not just the beginning of the history of salvation… it is also the announcement of your own redemption. I. What is the Protoevangelium? The word Protoevangelium comes …

How the original life setting reveals the eternal Word of God Introduction: What is the Bible, Really? When we open the Bible, we often seek answers, comfort, guidance, or simply a word to enlighten our day. And indeed, the Word of God has the power to do all that and …

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,” …

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 …

“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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

Introduction: Pride Dressed in Humility’s Clothing In a world obsessed with self-affirmation—from social media to the workplace—pride has learned to disguise itself under layers of false modesty. We say, “I am nothing,” while secretly longing to be contradicted. We post “No filters” after meticulously editing a photo. We reject compliments with phrases like “God does …

A theological and pastoral guide to discerning the signs of the times Introduction Throughout the centuries, the figure of the Antichrist has not only evoked fear but also deep reflection and spiritual vigilance among Christians. He is not merely a fictional apocalyptic character or a sensationalist image, but a reality …

Introduction: When Faith is a Shield, the Soul is Strengthened We live in a time where doctrinal confusion, spiritual lukewarmness, and subtle attacks on the Catholic faith have become commonplace. In the midst of this storm, God has not left us defenseless. He has given us a powerful and protective …