In this article, the author presents a privileged way of living the first Beatitude (“How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven” – Mt 5:3): by adopting a simple lifestyle and…

One of the stunning messages contained in the Beatitudes is that faith transforms our darkest inner moments into light. Jesus Christ has the power to convert the desert of human hearts into blossoming…

The Beatitudes comprise a whole new outlook of life that Jesus proposes to His disciples and to the world. By practicing them, Christians are working for the transformation of society.

In a new series devoted to the evangelical Beatitudes, Fr. John analyzes each of the eight blessings taught by Jesus of Nazareth. They are, as if it were, the road map of Christian life.

Tragedies like the collapse of the bridge in the city of Genoa, in Italy, trigger doubts and questions in peoples’ minds: “why did God not prevent this disaster?” The only certainty stems from faith…

The backbone of Christian life is made up of the “gospel imperatives”, that is, the virtues of chastity, poverty and obedience. In this reflection, Fr. John explains how each person, regardless of…

According to several studies of sociologists and political scientists, many years from now, the economic and technical unification of humanity will be a well established reality. What is the…

Considering everything that Holy Scripture, Tradition and the Teaching of the Church tell us about the Eucharist, we can state without doubt that, in the life of the Church, to say Eucharist means to…

People involved in the Church’s mission imitate the Good Samaritan – they see those who are in need, give them their attention and take care of them. In doing so they keep the command of Jesus “Go and…