Doctrine and Faith

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. …

Introduction: Where is Hell? For centuries, many have imagined hell as an underground cavern — a fiery place beneath the earth where condemned souls burn forever. This image has been fueled by medieval art, theatrical depictions, and a literal reading of certain biblical passages. But what if hell isn’t a …

“Test everything; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) In a world where words lose their meaning, where truth is diluted by subjective opinions, and where even Sacred Scripture is manipulated to justify errors, hermeneutics—the art and science of biblical interpretation—becomes an indispensable beacon for traditional Catholics. But what exactly is …

Introduction: The confusion of our time We live in an age where the word “mercy” has become omnipresent in religious and cultural language. It’s preached from pulpits, printed on banners, sung in worship songs. And yet, more and more often, what is presented is a cheap, unconditional, automatic mercy, as …

Introduction: A Teacher Who Spoke Through Stories Imagine yourself in the middle of a crowd by the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus sits in a boat, and you—among fishermen, farmers, mothers, and children—hear something that doesn’t sound like a complex sermon but rather a story. A sower, some …

“The heart of the wise seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.” (Proverbs 15:14) Sacred Scripture is not merely a historical book or a collection of moral guidelines—it is the living Word of God, a treasure of divine wisdom containing veiled mysteries for those who seek with a …

Introduction: A Misunderstood Dogma In a world where religious relativism and spiritual syncretism dominate public discourse, there is a truth that many prefer to ignore—even within the Church itself: “Outside the Church there is no salvation” (Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus). This dogma, firmly proclaimed by the Fathers and Doctors of the …

“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” (1 Corinthians 15:14) In a world that questions everything, where relativism and skepticism seek to undermine eternal truths, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the most pivotal event in history. It was not a …

Introduction: A Mystery That Touches the Heart Two Gospel scenes move us deeply during the Easter season: Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, and the Apostle Thomas confronting his doubt. In both, the risen Jesus appears unexpectedly, and in both, a mystery unfolds: to Mary, Jesus says, “Do not touch …

Introduction: What is a Neophyte? At the heart of Catholic tradition, the term neophyte (from the Greek neophytos, meaning “newly planted”) refers to those who have received Baptism and have been fully incorporated into the Church. St. Paul mentions it in 1 Timothy 3:6, warning against pride: “He must not be a recent convert, or …

Introduction: A Message That Changes Everything At dawn on the first day of the week, a group of women approached Jesus’ tomb with spices to anoint His body. Instead of finding death, they encountered an angel who asked them a question that still echoes today: “Why do you look for …

A call to fully live the Resurrection, today and always Introduction: The cry that changed everything “He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6). These words, proclaimed by the angels on the dawn of the first day of the week, tore through history like a bolt of lightning piercing …