The Grain of Wheat and the Joyful Sacrifice
Michiel Peeters - Explore the profound message of Jesus on the martyrdom of St. Lawrence, where sacrifice, joy, and the natural dynamic of life intertwine. Discover how true life emerges through death and the joy of giving.
The sacrifice of Franz Jägerstätter
Rodolfo Casadei - On this day in 1943, Franz Jägerstätter chose conscience over conformity, martyrdom over military service to Nazi Germany.
Emotions in “Freedom”
Robert Cecarelli - Explore the emotional depth of Inside Out 2 and uncover its underlying anthropological messages. Learn how the film's portrayal of emotions reflects modern psychological theories and its impact on education and parenting.
What the Eyes of the Heart See
Simone Riva - The exuberance of Jesus’ presence overcomes all the forgetfulness and betrayal they were and could have been capable of. These three apostles couldn’t fail to see…
What Do We Need to Live
Emilia Guarnieri - Explore the intertwined realities of holiday joy, human fragility, and the search for meaning through reflections inspired by Cesare Pavese, Fr. Giussani, and Pope Ratzinger.
The Rediscovery of The Soul
Giuseppe Reguzzoni - Esther "Etty" Hillesum's (1914-1943) masterpiece, the Diaries, is the inner adventure of a discovery, that of our addiction.
Gaudí Divine Dialogue
Joan Aicart - Explore how Antoni Gaudí’s vision integrates faith, nature, and architecture in the Sagrada Família, revealing profound spiritual and philosophical meanings.
Our Deepest Hunger
Michiel Peeters—Then, all had eaten “as much as they wanted,” and Jesus had withdrawn to the mountain alone. At night, he had gone to Capernaum, where, the next day, they found him again..
A Commotion That Brings Everyone Together Again
Simone Riva - Emotion before a reality that surpasses our reason, like the sea, yet is made "for us," unites us. It needs no interpreter.
The Music of Beauty
Simone Riva - Imagine a city that is always in a hurry, with the center full of people, all busy with their own affairs. Imagine that at some point, on a street in that same city, you hear an unusual sound…
Compassion and Gratitude
Michiel Peeters—Once more, Jesus crossed the Lake of Galilee, and “a large crowd followed him because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick.”
Suffering: A Mystery to Be Lived
Lorenzo Albacete - I WOULD NEVER ATTEMPT to offer an answer to the problem that suffering poses to believers…I do not wish to begin by speaking only to other Christians.
The Challenge of the Unsatisfied
Simone Riva - For Christ, it seems little to have increased the loaves and fishes if those who follow him don’t think about the constant need for life that they have in their hearts.
The Radical Freedom of Empty Hands
Michiel Peeters - The Mystery has chosen us before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him, that means, to be totally His and totally ourselves…
Men Committed to their Humanity
Julián Carrón - My commitment to my humanity has saved my life. I have supported the demands I felt within myself and never given in to anything less than what my humanity demanded…
Who is Reality?
Simone Riva - Last Friday, we all saw the news: a computer crash caused airports around the world to go crazy, just on days when many people were planning to go on vacation...
God’s Place of Work
Simone Riva -There are works in progress on the street: barricades, dust, confusion. I ring the intercom and go to a friend’s house. I walk in, and after greetings, I immediately recognize a familiar voice …
Unexpected Wonder
Julián Carrón - When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many listening were amazed and said, 'Where do these things come from him?'"
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