The Pope is dying, and with him another chapter in the history of the Church is closing. The news keeps coming, the faithful pray, the Catholic world wonders about its…
In these verses, Qohelet, or Ecclesiastes, offers us a paradoxical lesson: a small mistake is enough to ruin great wisdom, yet every human action remains inscribed in the mystery of life. It is an invitation to prudence, humility, and awareness of one’s own limitations.
Nazir (“Nazorean”, “vow of Nazirite”) The Nazirite tractate is part of the Nashim (Women) section of the Mishna and analyzes the oldest vow of consecration reported in the Bible. The…
Intro Those who cannot love animals will hardly know how to love themselves, and without this first step, love for others, for “neighbor” becomes an insurmountable challenge. Animals, especially pets,…
Table of Contents Sanhedrin (“Courts”) The Sanhedrin Tract, the cornerstone of the Nezikin section of the Mishna, is one of the most profound explorations of judicial procedure and criminal law…
Table of Contents Bava Batra (The Last Gate) The Treatise of Bava Batra (The Last Door), part of the Nezikin (Order of Damages) section of the Mishna, is a fascinating…
Table of Contents Bava Metzia (“The Middle Gate”) Bava Metzia stands out for its depth in analyzing practical aspects of daily life, including the return of lost objects, fairness in…
Table of Contents Bava Kamma (“First Gate”) Introduction Bava Kamma (“First Gate”) is the first tractate of the order Nezikin in the Mishnah, Talmud, and related texts. It primarily deals…
Intro I begin by stating that what is written in this post is the result of over 10 years of intensive study of theology and the history of religions. ASH,…
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…
1st letter to Thessalonians intro The First Letter to the Thessalonians (in Greek: Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Αʹ Pros Thessalonikeis A) is one of the earliest and most intimate epistles (letters, real…
Intro Do you truly believe that you are not “forgetting” your Jerusalem, the City of Peace? As the Psalm 137 warns us (which I have just commented on), we are…
Intro Although this text is a lament that embodies the pain and nostalgia of an exiled people, Psalm 137 is not only one of the most heartrending in Scripture, but…
A practical and reflective collection of notes from Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, exploring respect, sincerity, empathy, listening, encouragement, and the value of treating others with dignity. The article highlights principles that resonate with the ethical teachings of the Abrahamic religions and their emphasis on truth, compassion, and love for others.
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…
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