Sacred Scriptures

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 …

“Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed His last. And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.”— Mark 15:37-38 Introduction: A Moment That Split History There are moments that transform the world—moments when the invisible becomes visible, when the divine touches the human, …

Introduction: A phrase that tore open the heavens “It is finished” (John 19:30).Three words spoken from the Cross.Three words that echo in the depths of human history.Three words that summarize the entire mission of Christ. Jesus, nailed to the Cross, in agony, betrayed, humiliated, despised… and yet, victorious. In that …

Introduction: A trial that still confronts us Amid the angry cries of a furious crowd, the fate of two men is decided. One is innocent, the other guilty. One is the Son of God, the other a convicted criminal. Pilate, the Roman governor, proposes what seems to be a simple …

INTRODUCTION: Few scenes in human history are as solemn and moving as the Last Supper. That night, in the Upper Room, the entire story of salvation was condensed: God made man shared His Body and Blood with His own, instituting the Sacrament of Love. But among the Twelve was one …

IntroductionHoly Wednesday is a day of deep reflection during Holy Week, marked by two contrasting responses to sin: Judas’ despairing silence and Peter’s redeeming tears. Both disciples failed Jesus, but their reactions led them down entirely different paths. While Judas sank into hopelessness, Peter found in his weeping the way back to …

Introduction: A Story That Reflects Us All Among the most intense and moving pages of the Gospel, few scenes touch us as deeply as the one in which Peter, the fiery and bold apostle, denies his Master three times. This story is not just a historical episode; it is a …

Introduction: A Message That Transforms In a world marked by uncertainty, anxiety, and the search for meaning, the words of Jesus Christ echo with eternal power: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). This proclamation is not merely an invitation but a divine announcement that changed the course …

Introduction: The Heart of the Gospel in a Hidden Speech There are moments in the life of Jesus that seem to pass unnoticed, and yet they contain the beating heart of His entire mission. On Holy Tuesday, in the calm before the storm of Calvary, the Lord delivers a short …

Introduction: The Silence That Shouts the Truth Holy Week is filled with awe-inspiring moments, liturgies rich in meaning, and gestures that pierce the heart with their spiritual depth. But there is one day—often overlooked—that is, in fact, a prophetic volcano: Holy Tuesday. Amid the processions, the beauty of adorned churches, …

Introduction: The Power of Silence in a Noisy World We live in an age of constant agitation, where social media, polarized opinions, and media noise dominate our daily lives. In this context, Holy Tuesday invites us to reflect on one of the most profound moments of Christ’s Passion: His silence in the face …

Introduction: A Jesus Who Shakes Our Comfort Holy Monday presents us with a scene that may unsettle many: Jesus, the Prince of Peace, displays righteous anger by driving out the merchants from the Temple. This episode, recounted in all four Gospels (Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-22), is not …

Introduction: Why read sacred history in a world obsessed with the present? We live in an age of immediacy—fleeting headlines, short digital memories. History seems like a relic, a luxury for academics or the nostalgic. Yet amid modern noise, the Historical Books of the Old Testament resonate as a firm …

Introduction: The God Who Empties Himself The term kenosis (from the Greek κένωσις, meaning “emptying”) represents one of Christianity’s most profound and revolutionary concepts, revealed in Philippians 2:5-7: “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though He was in the form of God, did not regard equality …

Objective: Read the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in one month, comparing their parallel accounts to deepen your understanding of Jesus’ life and teachings. 📖 Plan Structure: Daily reading of parallel passages Thematic focus: Each day explores a key aspect of Jesus’ ministry Estimated time: 15-20 minutes per day 📅 Days 1-10: Birth, Baptism and …

Introduction: What Are the Synoptic Gospels? When we open the New Testament, we encounter four accounts of Jesus’ life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The first three—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—are known as the Synoptic Gospels, a term derived from the Greek syn (together) and opsis (view), meaning they can be “viewed together” due to their …

Introduction: A King Who Defies Expectations When we imagine a king entering his city, we picture majestic horses, golden chariots, and mighty armies. But Jesus, the King of Kings, chose something radically different—a humble donkey. This gesture was far from random; it was loaded with deep theological meaning, fulfilling an …

Introduction: An Uncomfortable Mirror Some phrases cut like a sword. This is one of them: “Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 silver coins… but you do it for free many times.”It’s not a quote from the Gospels, but it might as well be something Jesus would say today to those who …

Introduction: The Wisdom the World Needs Today In a world marked by uncertainty, moral relativism, and a frantic search for answers, the Catholic Church safeguards a treasure of perennial wisdom: the Wisdom Books. These texts, inspired by the Holy Spirit, are not mere historical accounts or ancient poetry but practical guides for …

“We all carry a stone in our hand, but Christ invites us to drop it.” In a hyperconnected world where social media has become a virtual courtroom and opinions are hurled like sharp stones, Jesus’ words ring out with prophetic power: “Let him who is without sin among you be the …

Introduction: A Sacred Secret Beneath the Earth Deep within medieval cathedrals, beneath consecrated altars and beside the remains of saintly bishops, lies a hidden treasure few know about: buried Gospel books. These sacred texts, lavishly decorated and containing the Word of God, were interred alongside prelates as a silent yet powerful …

Introduction: A Forbidden Book, a Hidden Revelation Imagine a book so profound that it describes heaven, hell, fallen angels, and the final judgment with astonishing clarity. A text quoted by early Christians, revered by Church Fathers, and even referenced in the Bible—yet ultimately excluded from the sacred canon. This book …

“And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.” (Matthew 28:2) These words from the Gospel of St. Matthew contain one of the deepest and least-discussed mysteries of Christ’s Resurrection: the earthquake that shook …

Introduction: A Cry That Breaks the Silence In the Gospel of Mark (7:31-37), we encounter one of those moments when Jesus acts with such profound symbolic power that the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has made it a sacred rite. “Effatha” (which means “Be opened”) is not just a miraculous word …

A deep dive into Matthew 4, the theology of evil, and how the same strategies are still at work today Introduction: The Enemy We All Face In the scorching silence of the Judean desert, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God made flesh, came face to face with the Prince …

Introduction: A Debate with Deep Roots One of the most common questions among Christians and non-Christians alike is whether Jesus had biological brothers. The Gospels mention the “brothers of Jesus” on several occasions, leading some Protestant and modernist interpretations to claim that Mary had other children. But what does the original Greek …

Introduction: A Crowd That Changes Its Tune In the contemplative silence of Holy Week, the liturgy presents us with a heartbreaking contrast: the same people who one day acclaimed Jesus as Messiah with palms and hosannas days later shout in fury, “Crucify Him!” (Mt 21:9; 27:22). This dramatic shift is not just …

Introduction: The Night That Changed History Imagine for a moment the scene: a cold dawn in Jerusalem, the eerie silence of a sealed tomb, and suddenly… Light shatters the darkness! The lifeless body of Christ is transfigured in glory, the stone rolls away, and angels proclaim: “He is not here, for He has …

March 25 marks an event that forever changed the course of humanity: the Annunciation of the Lord, the moment when the Archangel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary to proclaim the greatest mystery of the Christian faith—the Incarnation of the Son of God. Although this solemnity is not a holy day …