Spiritual subjects

It Is Most Beautiful to Speak of Christ

Indeed, today so many conversations take place. People talk about politics, economics, food, wars, football, theater performances, concerts, accidents, climate change, and international events. So many words. But little is said about Jesus Christ. Yet, there is nothing more beautiful than speaking of Christ. Two words in the Holy Gospel are particularly significant: “go” and…

The Need for Silence

Man has always needed silence, but even more so in today’s era of technocracy. It is a fact that we live in a disturbed and noisy environment. As a consequence, the everyday life of people is disrupted by many psycho-social problems, which are exacerbated by idle conversations, materialistic excess, entertainment, and, above all, by uncritical…

No one can reach God without going through people first

We will find happiness when we secretly love all people. It is then that we will feel loved by everyone. No one can reach God without first going through people. Hence, let us love and sacrifice for all unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. It is in this way that one finds harmony. This is…

Sobriety and Sorrow: Distinct Yet Interconnected

When I first entered the Church as a child, filled with zeal and longing, I imagined that the people there would be smiling, that the Resurrection of Christ would shine in their eyes, and that their faces, most of all their hearts, would radiate joy. Yes, the cross and pain would be present—I had no…

While we believe in our “virtues,” God will fill heaven with harlots and publicans

The harlot loved Christ and sought to meet Him where no sin can touch, nor destroy the light and beauty. There, in the deepest and most virgin part of existence, in the human heart. The harlot showed us that in the heart of a disciple can hide a betrayer, and in the heart of a…

We All Pass Through Difficult Moments

It is not always possible to feel good. To always have an appetite, both spiritually and physically. There are times when both our soul and body ache. We feel as if we have no more strength, we feel tired and depleted. Even our very self weighs heavily upon us. "Father, I can't even stand myself,"…