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The history of granting indulgences is not without its shadows and disedifying aspects. The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, continues, despite criticism, to clarify its doctrine, purify its practice and invite the faithful to approach this experience of “the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10)....
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Biblical stories are usually read as narratives written from a male perspective, with the main roles assigned to men: patriarchs, judges, kings, prophets. In reality, however, female genius is creatively present in the pages of Scripture, which narrates more than patriarchal stories. At decisive moments in the biblical story,...
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Despite the short duration of the trip – the first by a pope to Corsica – Francis’ rapport with the population was clear as people poured into the streets to welcome him, expressing their faith with simplicity and devotion....
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Are we truly aware of the rich theological resources that open up when we respond – perhaps unthinkingly, automatically and habitually – to the priest’s greeting Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you) with the customary formula Et cum spiritu tuo (And with your spirit)? The extraordinary beauty inherent in this brief...
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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-81) is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His works portray the unfathomable mystery of the human being, poised between good and evil. The great ethical and religious questions – such as free will and the existence of God – are at the...
The history of granting indulgences is not without its shadows and disedifying aspects. The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, continues, despite criticism, to clarify its doctrine, purify its practice and invite the faithful to approach this experience of “the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10)....
Biblical stories are usually read as narratives written from a male perspective, with the main roles assigned to men: patriarchs, judges, kings, prophets. In reality, however, female genius is creatively present in the pages of Scripture, which narrates more than patriarchal stories. At decisive moments in the biblical story,...
Despite the short duration of the trip – the first by a pope to Corsica – Francis’ rapport with the population was clear as people poured into the streets to welcome him, expressing their faith with simplicity and devotion....
Are we truly aware of the rich theological resources that open up when we respond – perhaps unthinkingly, automatically and habitually – to the priest’s greeting Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you) with the customary formula Et cum spiritu tuo (And with your spirit)? The extraordinary beauty inherent in this brief...
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-81) is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His works portray the unfathomable mystery of the human being, poised between good and evil. The great ethical and religious questions – such as free will and the existence of God – are at the...