A spiritual guide to understanding our relationship with God from the perspective of traditional Catholic theology Introduction: Why Talk About the “Analogy of Being” Today? In a world increasingly marked by anthropological confusion, moral relativism, and the loss of transcendence, returning to the roots of Christian thought is not just …
Read More »The Letter of Lentulus: A Glimpse of Christ from Antiquity
Introduction In the annals of Christian history, there exist certain documents that, although not officially recognized by the Church as authentic, have inspired devotion and contemplation among the faithful for centuries. One such document is the mysterious and fascinating Letter of Lentulus. Supposedly attributed to a Roman governor contemporary to …
Read More »Nietzsche, Marx, and the Postmodern Void: Only Christ Fills the Abyss
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” – St. Augustine, Confessions. Introduction: A World Wounded by the Loss of Meaning We live in an era that can be described with a single word: emptiness. Not physical emptiness, but spiritual. It is the emptiness of the human soul that …
Read More »Why Does Thomism Frighten the Modern World?
An Ancient Light That Shines Brighter Than Ever Introduction: When the Modern World Stumbles Upon St. Thomas In a world dominated by speed, emotion, and superficiality, great truths seem to have been relegated to the attic of dusty books. But among those pages, there still pulses a wisdom that refuses …
Read More »Aristotle on the Altar: How Scholasticism Saved Human Reason
A spiritual guide to the harmony between faith and reason in times of intellectual darkness I. Introduction: When Faith Illuminated Reason The history of humanity is a constant search for truth. Throughout the centuries, men and women have tried to answer the great questions: Who are we? Where do we …
Read More »Felix Culpa: Was Adam’s Fall “Good”? The Surprising Concept of the “Happy Fault”
A theological, spiritual, and pastoral guide to finding light in the midst of sin and hope in redemption Introduction: When Sin Opens the Door to Redemption Can something as tragic as the sin of Adam and Eve be seen as “happy”? Does it make sense to speak of a happy …
Read More »Apocatastasis: Will Everyone Really Be Saved? The Controversial Idea of Origen
A theological and pastoral look at one of the most challenging debates in Christian history Introduction: The Hope That Unsettles Is it possible that, at the end of time, absolutely everyone—good and evil, saints and sinners, even Satan and his fallen angels—will be saved and restored to God? This is, …
Read More »Acedia: The ‘Lazy One’ the Church Condemned (and Why It Matters Today)
A current look at one of the most forgotten—and most dangerous—sins of the soul Introduction: What’s so wrong with feeling unmotivated? We live in an age of exhaustion. The fast pace of modern life, hyperconnectivity, information overload, and the pressure to always be productive have caused many to experience a …
Read More »Sublapsarianism: The Theological Debate That Divided the Saints
A spiritual guide, accessible and profound, to understand a key dilemma in the history of Christian thought Introduction: Why does an ancient theological debate still matter today? Sometimes, theological debates seem confined to seminary classrooms or past councils. However, some of them directly affect our understanding of God, our relationship …
Read More »Return to the Faith: When the Soul Comes Home
Introduction: The Long Road Back The history of salvation is full of returns. From the prodigal son who comes back into the arms of the father (cf. Lk 15:11–32), to Saint Peter who, after denying Christ, weeps bitterly and becomes a pillar of the Church—returning to God is one of …
Read More »Conversion to Catholicism Through a Dream: A Divine Call That Awakens the Soul
A theological, pastoral, and human journey through one of the most mysterious ways of coming to the true faith Introduction: When God Speaks Through Dreams Throughout the history of salvation, God has spoken in many ways. Sometimes through prophets, other times through nature or specific people… and also through dreams. …
Read More »PATHS THAT LEAD TO ATHEISM: WHEN CHILDLIKE FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH TO FACE THE DRAMAS OF LIFE
Why so many abandon God… and how to find Him again Introduction: Why do so many lose faith today? We live in an age where speaking about God seems, for many, like a thing of the past. Atheism has spread with surprising force, not as a result of deep reflection, …
Read More »Did You Know the Pope Once Banned Coffee? The ‘Strange’ Sins the Church Has Condemned
A historical, theological, and pastoral journey through the “forgotten sins” that can illuminate your life today Introduction: When sin takes unexpected forms Throughout history, the Church has discerned and taught about morality with a richness of nuance that sometimes surprises modern Catholics. Many are astonished to learn that practices now …
Read More »Catholic Customs People Follow Without Understanding: Sacred Tradition or Empty Superstition?
Introduction: Faith Between Meaning and Ritual In a world dominated by speed and superficiality, many Catholic practices have become automatic gestures—repeated out of habit but stripped of their deep theological meaning. How often have we seen someone make the Sign of the Cross when passing by a church without meditating …
Read More »From “Limited-Time Offer” to FOMO: How Marketing Exploits the Seven Deadly Sins in Your Online Cart
Introduction: The soul and the algorithm We live in an era where every click has a price, every desire can be monetized, and every impulse becomes a sale. Digital marketing techniques have evolved to the point of surgically manipulating human behavior. Between flashy banners, countdown timers, and pop-up notifications lies …
Read More »The ‘Doomscrolling’ of Other People’s Lives: How Passive Social Media Consumption Feeds Melancholic Envy
A theological and pastoral guide to awakening from spiritual lethargy in the age of social networks Introduction: Envying without wanting to… but constantly We live in a world where everyone’s life is an open showcase. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn… Social media has turned intimacy into a spectacle and the ordinary …
Read More »When Silence Speaks of God: Rediscovering Negative Theology in a Noisy World
Introduction: The Mystery That Cannot Be Named We live in the age of over-explanation. Everything must be said, commented on, labeled, shared, justified, posted. And yet there is something — or rather, Someone — who escapes all description: God. Not because He is distant in a cold, unreachable way, but …
Read More »The Devil in the 21st Century: The Enemy’s Current Strategies and How to Counterattack
A spiritual guide to resisting the Evil One in the modern world Introduction: Does the devil still exist? In an age where rational thought and science seem to have an answer for everything, talking about the devil may sound outdated or even superstitious. Many Christians today live as if the …
Read More »Do “Wandering Souls” Exist? The Catholic Truth Behind the Myth of Ghosts
Beyond the Specter: The Catholic Light on “Wandering Souls” and the True Destiny of the Soul Dear brother, dear sister in faith. In a world fascinated by the paranormal, where TV shows and movies depict stories of tormented ghosts wandering the earth, it’s natural to wonder: Does the idea of “wandering …
Read More »LIGHT FAITH: WHEN YOUR MEDIOCRE CATHOLICISM MAKES YOU EASY PREY FOR THE WORLD
Dear brother, dear sister in Christ: take a moment. Imagine attempting to climb Mount Everest with a Disneyland tourist map. Sounds absurd, doesn’t it? Yet this is how millions of Catholics today walk through life—armed with a diluted faith, a “light” version of the Gospel, in the midst of a …
Read More »The Astonishing Journey of Alexis Carrel: When Science Met God at Lourdes
Dear reader, in this fast-paced world, where science seems to have answers for almost everything and faith is often relegated to the private sphere, there exists a story that resonates with extraordinary power. It is the story of Dr. Alexis Carrel, a medical genius, a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, whose life took …
Read More »Theology in Context: The Inculturation of the Catholic Church
A Path of Encounter Between the Gospel and Cultures Introduction: Evangelizing Without Colonizing Since its birth in the heart of the Jewish world and its expansion to the ends of the earth, the Catholic Church has always faced an essential challenge: how to proclaim Christ without erasing the cultural identity …
Read More »Drugs: The False Paradise That Destroys the Soul. A Spiritual Guide to Freedom
Introduction: The Poison Disguised as Relief We live in an age where human suffering is met with countless immediate “solutions.” One of the most dangerous and destructive is drugs—legal or illegal, recreational or “therapeutic,” soft or hard… all of them promise relief, an escape, a door to another world. But …
Read More »Social Alcoholism: Where Is the Limit of Sin?
A spiritual guide to discernment, healing, and living soberly in Christ Introduction We live in a society where alcohol consumption is not only tolerated but often celebrated. It is present at birthdays, weddings, company dinners, Christmas parties, family gatherings, and even at church events. This phenomenon, known as social alcoholism, …
Read More »Why Many Catholics No Longer Believe in Hell or Sin
A profound and current reflection on two forgotten realities that define our faith. Introduction: A Dangerous Silence For centuries, the words “sin” and “Hell” echoed powerfully from the pulpits, were meditated upon in examinations of conscience, and were imprinted on daily Christian life as inescapable truths. Today, however, something has …
Read More »‘Live and Let Live’: Tolerance or Indifference to Evil?
A Catholic Reflection for Confused Times We live in an age where one of the most popular—and seemingly harmless—slogans is: “Live and let live.” It’s repeated on social media, in everyday conversations, on television shows, and even in religious settings. At first glance, it seems to express tolerance, respect for …
Read More »The Vatican Almoner’s Office: The Hidden Heart of the Pope’s Charity
A spiritual guide to rediscovering the true meaning of giving in times of indifference 🌿 Introduction: When giving becomes a sacred act In an age where charity seems to be diluted into advertising campaigns and fleeting gestures on social media, the Catholic Church preserves a quiet yet powerful institution that …
Read More »Gabriele Amorth: The Exorcist Who Defied Hell and Revealed Its Secrets
Introduction: The Man Who Fought Against Darkness Father Gabriele Amorth (1925–2016) was no ordinary priest. For over 30 years, he battled the forces of evil as the Vatican’s most famous exorcist, performing thousands of deliverances and demonic expulsions. A founding member of the International Association of Exorcists, his testimonies and revelations about the occult …
Read More »FROM ISLAM TO THE CROSS: WALKING TOWARDS THE FULLNESS OF TRUTH IN CHRIST
“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) INTRODUCTION: A MEETING WITH THE LIGHT OF TRUTH Conversion from Islam to Catholic Christianity is not simply a change of religion, but a profound spiritual transformation that touches the deepest …
Read More »Open Gates, Closed Souls: The Challenge of Mass and Non-Integrated Immigration in the Light of the Catholic Faith
INTRODUCTION: A CRISIS BEYOND POLITICS We are living in turbulent times. Europe and much of the Western world are experiencing unprecedented levels of immigration. What began as moderate flows of people seeking a better future has now become a massive and, in many cases, uncontrolled phenomenon. Most of these immigrants …
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