Intro Spiritual crises are not a sign of a lack of faith, but rather an opportunity for awakening and inner growth. If we, simple men and women of GOD, face moments of darkness and worry about our path, what about our forefathers and foremothers, who endured perhaps even deeper crises?
- October 25, 2024
Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.
- October 20, 2024
4 Hear, Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one. 5 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. 6 And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart. 7
- October 20, 2024
Intro Shabbat is the weekly day of rest deeply rooted in the traditions of Judaism, beginning at sundown on Friday and ending at sundown on Saturday. The term “Shabbat” is derived from the Hebrew root ש-ב-ת, which is commonly translated as “rest” or “cessation.” This notion of cessation of work
- October 6, 2024
Intro The human body, in religious tradition, is often considered not only as a physical instrument but also as a means of spiritual expression. Through the body, acts of devotion, penance, and acknowledgment of one's own faults are manifested, making the spiritual experience more concrete and tangible. A gesture truly
- September 8, 2024
2nd letter to Thessalonians <h2>intro</h2> The Second Letter to the Thessalonians (Greek: Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Βʹ Pros Thessalonikeis B) is a short but dense missive. According to tradition it was written by the apostle Paul in response to specific issues that arose in the Thessalonian community after his first letter. The
- September 8, 2024
1st letter to Thessalonians <h2>intro</h2> The First Letter to the Thessalonians (in Greek: Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Αʹ <em>Pros Thessalonikeis A</em>) is one of the earliest and most intimate epistles (letters, real written communications for believers located in distant places) written by the Apostle Paul of Tarsus. Addressed to a young community
- September 5, 2024
Introduction The Surah Al-Insān is a chapter of the Holy Qur'ān that explores the very essence of humanity. The word “Insān” in fact means “human being,” and not as we usually (and also conventionally) use “The Man.” This short sura invites us on a deep inner journey, revealing the transitory
- August 19, 2024
Introduction Imagine being immersed in the stillness of the desert, where every breath of wind seems to whisper ancient truths and every grain of sand bears witness to centuries of untold stories. In this boundless silence, a powerful oath resounds through the heavens: it is the Sun rising, bringing with
- August 18, 2024
Intro Do you truly believe that you are not "forgetting" your Jerusalem, the City of Peace? As the Psalm 137 warns us <a href="https://www.abrahamicstudyhall.org/2024/08/01/psalm137/">(which I have just commented on)</a>, we are likely guilty of forgetting something essential: the memory of our roots and origins. We forget the unity of believers,
- August 15, 2024
Introduction It is easy to predict that social media will soon die, as the damage it is doing to those who abuse it is now studied, known and feared. Many people become addicted to it, losing the unrepeatable chance to live their real lives, constantly feeling miserable for wasting time
- June 30, 2024
Intro "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is a masterpiece that explores the dynamics of human relationships with a wisdom that resonates deeply, despite the seemingly superficial title. This book presents itself as a practical guide to improving social skills, but at a deeper level, it
- May 25, 2024
The “Magnificat,” is a hymn of Mary, mother of Jesus found in the Gospel of Luke. A text that not only encapsulates a profound moment of personal revelation, but also serves as a universal call for humility, divine justice and the upliftment of the oppressed, values deeply rooted in Judaism,
- May 12, 2024
In the heart of the Promised Land, where the stories of faith are intertwined with the dusty roads trodden by prophets, stands Jerusalem-the city eternally consecrated to peace. Its very nomenclature, derived from the Hebrew “Ir Shalom,” meaning City of Peace, resonates as a clear invitation to a higher destiny,
- April 21, 2024
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