Doctrine and Faith

Introduction: Two kings, two legacies, one eternal lesson In the vast narrative of Sacred Scripture, few stories contrast as radically as those of Manasseh and Josiah, kings of Judah. One became synonymous with darkness, idolatry, and apostasy; the other, with light, conversion, and faithfulness to the Lord. Their lives, described …

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: 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: Where Is Purgatory in the Bible? One of the most frequently asked questions, both inside and outside the Church, is this: “Where is purgatory in the Bible?” Some claim it doesn’t exist; others confuse it with hell; and many Catholics, though they believe in it, wouldn’t know how to …

Introduction: A Matter of Urgent Spiritual and Social Concern In a world marked by migration crises, closed borders, and heated political debates, the Catholic Church offers a beacon of hope and moral guidance. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, together with Sacred Scripture and the Church’s Social Doctrine, invites us to …

Introduction: A Historical Legacy The division of the Bible into chapters and verses is a tool we take for granted today, but its origins involve both Catholics and Protestants. While the chapters were the work of a Catholic cardinal (Stephen Langton), the verses were numbered by a Protestant (Robert Estienne). So how did the …

Introduction: God’s Wisdom in Sacred Structure The Bible—the most read, translated, and studied book in human history—was not always structured in the orderly way we know today. Behind its chapters and verses lies a fascinating story of faith, scholarship, and love for God’s Word. But when and why was the …

Introduction: A Leadership That Is Not of This World In a time when the words leadership and success are loaded with power, influence, control, and charisma, the Gospels present us with a radically different proposal: that of leadership according to the Heart of Christ. In contrast to the leadership of …

Introduction: A Mystery of Love and Victory At the heart of the Christian faith lies a profound and transformative truth: Christ has ransomed us. This was not merely a symbolic act but a cosmic battle—a divine exchange in which the Son of God paid the price for our freedom with His …

A theological, pastoral and contemporary guide to rediscovering the fire of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction: Rediscovering a Forgotten Flame Many Catholic adults walk through life with a lukewarm, incomplete faith or marked by sacramental gaps. Some were baptized but never confirmed. Others received Confirmation out of custom, without a …

Introduction: A Divine Encounter in Innocence There are few moments in life as pure and moving as a child’s First Holy Communion. That instant when, with trembling hands and a beating heart, they receive for the first time the very God made Bread of Life. It is a sacrament that …

At the heart of the sacramental life of the Catholic Church lies Baptism, the gateway to life in Christ and salvation. As the Lord said: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). But what happens when there is doubt about the validity of …

Introduction: A Sacrament with Deep Roots in Tradition First Communion, that special moment when a child receives the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist for the first time, is not merely a beautiful family tradition but a sacrament with a rich history deeply embedded in …

A theological and pastoral guide to avoid shipwreck in the reading of the Word of God Introduction: Errors in the Bible? In an age of immediacy, it’s easy to come across bold statements like “the Bible is full of errors.” Social media, certain academic circles, and even voices within the …

In a world dominated by rationalism and skepticism, many view the Bible as merely an ancient text—a collection of myths and legends with no transcendent relevance. However, for Catholics, Sacred Scripture is far more than that: it is the inspired Word of God, an eternal message that transcends time and culture. …

Introduction: A Waiting Filled with Glory Jesus did not ascend immediately to Heaven after His glorious resurrection. According to the testimony of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, He waited forty days before ascending. This period, full of symbolism, was not wasted time nor a mere parenthesis. It …

INTRODUCTION: In a time when everyone has an opinion about everything and truth seems fragmented into a thousand voices, the Christian faces a crucial question: Am I truly listening to God when I read the Bible, or am I only listening to myself?Reading Sacred Scripture is not a neutral act. …