Doctrine and Faith

Introduction: a mystery that even children can understand There is a question that, sooner or later, every child asks:“Who made all of this?” The sky, the stars, the animals, life… and ourselves.Far from being a naive question, this is one of the deepest questions a human being can ask. And, …

We live in a time marked by haste, uncertainty, and a profound search for meaning. Emotions come and go intensely: joy, sadness, fear, hope, anxiety… Often, we don’t know how to manage them. Yet the Holy Scriptures—far from being an ancient, distant text—reveal themselves as a true map of the …

We live in an age marked by constant noise, uncertainty, and, paradoxically, a deep sense of spiritual silence. Many ask themselves: does God still speak today? Does He have something to say amid our personal, family, and social crises? The answer, if we look carefully at Sacred Scripture, is a …

We live in an era that speaks a great deal about rights, but very little about sin. There is much talk about freedom, yet rarely about responsibility. And yet, Christian tradition has always taught that not all sins are the same. Some have a particular gravity because they do not …

We live in a strange era. Never before have there been so many speeches about rights, justice, equality, and progress… and yet it has never been so easy to see how evil presents itself as something normal, even admirable. Moral corruption is justified.Lies become strategy.Sin disguises itself as freedom. The …

Simple stories that contain the wisdom of the Kingdom of God Parables occupy a central place in the preaching of Jesus Christ. They are not merely moral tales or children’s stories: they are doors into the mystery of the Kingdom of God. Using images from everyday life—seeds, shepherds, families, roads—Jesus …

A spiritual guide to discovering the power, mercy, and love of Christ The miracles of Jesus are not merely astonishing stories from the past. They are living signs of God’s love, manifestations of His power and profound teachings about faith, trust, and mercy. In the Gospels we find many miracles, …

A profound catechesis about the light that transforms the heart There are scenes in the Gospel that possess a special power. They do not merely recount a miracle; they reveal the very mystery of Christ and the spiritual drama of the human person. One of these is the healing of …

Among the many figures of the Old Testament, some stand out for their courage, others for their holiness, and others for their political leadership. But there is one man who united three missions that are deeply necessary in any time of spiritual crisis: to restore faith, to return to the …

In the midst of a world marked by uncertainty, haste, and the constant feeling of scarcity—lack of time, peace, and security—there is a biblical phrase that has crossed the centuries with astonishing strength: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”(Psalm 23:1) These words, seemingly simple, contain one of …

History, theology, and spiritual guidance from one of the most relevant books of the Bible Among the many books of the Old Testament, few are as surprisingly relevant today as the Book of Nehemiah. Within its pages we find a story of ruins and reconstruction, of leadership and prayer, of …

For centuries, two neighboring peoples looked up to the same heaven, prayed to the same God, and read the same Law… yet they deeply rejected one another. They were the Jews and the Samaritans. For many modern readers, this rivalry may seem like just a historical curiosity of the Bible. …

There are phrases in the Gospel that are so well known that they run the risk of no longer surprising us. We hear them many times… but we no longer truly reflect on them. One of them is the famous declaration of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew: “You …

There are questions that cross the centuries.Questions that do not belong only to one moment in history, but that echo in every generation. One of them appears in the very first pages of the Bible.It is a simple question, yet devastating. “Where is your brother?” (Gen 4:9) God pronounces it …

When the Church Discerns with Patience: History, Theology, and Spiritual Lessons for Our Time Throughout more than two thousand years of history, the Catholic Church has defined a number of dogmas, that is, truths revealed by God which must be believed by all the faithful. However, not every theological idea …

In a world saturated with information, opinions, and constant noise, something is paradoxically becoming increasingly scarce: true wisdom. We have immediate access to data, news, and technical knowledge, yet we still struggle to know how to live, how to suffer, how to love, and how to die. The Bible clearly …

Christ Already Won Your Salvation… But You Must Receive It. There is a fundamental truth of Christianity that many people know in a superficial way, but few understand in all its depth: Christ has already redeemed the world. Yes, salvation has already been obtained. However — and here lies one …

When Holy Week arrives, most Christians immediately think of the final days of Jesus: the entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the Passion, and the Resurrection. However, centuries before Christ walked toward Calvary, there was a Jewish family that lived something that seems to anticipate the mystery of the Cross: …

In the history of the people of God there have been moments when faith seemed on the verge of disappearing. Times when political power, cultural pressure, and fear tried to uproot religious identity. In one of those moments arose the Maccabees, a family that decided to resist, defend the Law …

Among all the writings of the New Testament there is one that, at first glance, seems small, almost insignificant. Barely a page long. Without great doctrinal discourses, without long theological explanations. And yet, within that brief letter beats one of the most profound revolutions of the Gospel. The Letter to …

In the history of Christianity there are names that resonate with power: Peter, Paul, John… spiritual giants who founded communities and shed their blood for Christ. But beside them appears a quieter, more discreet figure… and yet an absolutely essential one. That man was Timothy. A young Christian who received …

At the heart of the New Testament there is a brief text, almost hidden among longer letters, which nevertheless contains a spiritual warning of enormous relevance today. It is the Letter of Saint Jude, a text so short that in many Bibles it occupies barely a single page, yet so …

There are books in the Bible that constantly mention the name of God. Others recount spectacular miracles, grand prophecies, or powerful spiritual discourses. But there is one biblical book that is profoundly surprising. A book in which God is not mentioned even once. And yet… God is present on every …

Among all the prophecies of the Old Testament, few have generated as much theological, spiritual, and historical interest as the famous prophecy of the seventy weeks of Daniel, found in chapter 9 of the Book of Daniel. This passage has been considered by many Church Fathers, theologians, and biblical scholars …

In an age marked by rapid cultural change, identity crises, and social pressure to abandon faith, the Book of Daniel emerges as one of the most timely and necessary biblical texts for Christians. Far from being merely an ancient story filled with mysterious visions, Daniel is a spiritual school of …

In a time like ours—marked by political uncertainty, cultural crises, wars, moral relativism, and a growing sense of spiritual emptiness—many people wonder whether the world is moving toward some kind of definitive end. Curiously, while social media is full of conspiracy theories about the end of the world, many Christian …

Many Christians imagine the birth of Christianity like this: first the Gospels were written, then the apostolic letters, and finally everything was gathered into the Bible. But historical reality is far more fascinating. In fact, the letters of Saint Paul are older than the Gospels. Yes, you read that correctly. …

When we think about the Apostles, we usually imagine them with the names we have heard all our lives: Peter, John, James, Matthew, Thomas… familiar names that are part of Christian tradition. But there is a fascinating detail that many Christians do not know: several of those names were not …

Many Christians begin reading the Bible with enthusiasm. Genesis is fascinating. Exodus is full of action. But then comes a point when the reader encounters a book full of laws, sacrifices, ritual purity rules, and seemingly strange regulations. That book is the Book of Leviticus. For many, it is the …

Hidden Treasures of Sacred Scripture for Our Time When we think about the Bible, most people immediately remember some well-known books: Genesis, the Psalms, the Gospels, or Revelation. These are texts that frequently appear in the liturgy, in catechesis, or in preaching. However, Sacred Scripture also contains books that are …