Spiritual mysteries: For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.10시간 전 by bernardo6946 in spiritualSpiritual mysteries: For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.The spiritual mysteries have their origin in reason, in the human soul. The knowledge of the truth as a concept can…
Deep bible studies: I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.어제 by bernardo6946 in godDeep bible studies: I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.Paul metaphorically explains that man's reason always looks to the good; and that reason struggles, fights, between…
Bible Study: No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.그저께 by bernardo6946 in bibleBible Study: No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.The purpose of the prophecy is to reveal what is hidden, prophecy as a spiritual gift is not a rational process, man…
Scriptures on faith: "Because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin" 1 Peter 4:14일 전 by bernardo6946 in faithScriptures on faith: "Because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin" 1 Peter 4:1Peter tells us about suffering according to the flesh: "Therefore since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves…
Understanding the bible: "Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."4일 전 by bernardo6946 in loveUnderstanding the bible: "Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."John is by excellence the apostle of charity, he is the disciple whom Jesus loved the most. Although the Gospel of…
Bible study: Live as children of light - for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.5일 전 by bernardo6946 in bibleBible study: Live as children of light - for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.The light is like the good, it is diffusive and expansive. Tomas de Aquinas in his book Summa Theologiae compares God…
The mystical teachings of Jesus: I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance6일 전 by bernardo6946 in jesusThe mystical teachings of Jesus: I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentanceThe Gospel of Luke tells us about the call of Matthew and the universality of the message of Jesus: "After this…
How God works in us: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give"7일 전 by bernardo6946 in godHow God works in us: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give"In the second letter to the Corinthians we have a teaching about the importance of communion, life in common: "Each of…
Scriptures on faith: "In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God"9일 전 by bernardo6946 in faithScriptures on faith: "In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God"Faith begins with preaching, with hearing. But this faith cannot be based on merely human knowledge: "so that you…
Understanding the bible: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, Romans 12:2110일 전 by bernardo6946 in bibleUnderstanding the bible: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, Romans 12:21Paul dedicates part of his epistle to the Romans in teaching what is the love of enemies: "Do not take revenge, my…
Bible study with commentary: "For God's gifts and his call are irrevocable", Romans 11:2910일 전 by bernardo6946 in godBible study with commentary: "For God's gifts and his call are irrevocable", Romans 11:29The epistle to the Romans written by Paul seeks to bring the good news of the gospel to the Greek and Roman world and…
The mysteries of the spiritual life: "There is no fear of God before their eyes", Romans 3:1811일 전 by bernardo6946 in spiritualThe mysteries of the spiritual life: "There is no fear of God before their eyes", Romans 3:18The apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans explains that the Law of Moses is not enough to be rich before God:…
Bible study about the blessed life: I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism12일 전 by bernardo6946 in godBible study about the blessed life: I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritismIn the acts of the apostles, the centurion Cornelius, a pious man, receives the vision of an angel who asks him to…
Jesus said: "Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them"13일 전 by bernardo6946 in jesusJesus said: "Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them"Jesus teaches us the parable of the sower in the gospel of Luke and gives us a conclusion, an idea that summarizes his…
The meaning of spiritual infancy: "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"15일 전 by bernardo6946 in spiritualThe meaning of spiritual infancy: "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"There is a reference in the Gospel of Saint Matthew about the meaning of spiritual infancy: "At that time the…
Jesus is the new man, the new Adam: "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.", Matthew 3:1716일 전 by bernardo6946 in jesusJesus is the new man, the new Adam: "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.", Matthew 3:17Jesus in the Gospels is presented to us as the new Adam, the new man, the man renewed in the spirit. This is why Jesus…
Biblical Wisdom: "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."16일 전 by bernardo6946 in loveBiblical Wisdom: "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."The apostle Paul speaks of the rational man and of eschatological hope in his first epistle to the Corinthians: "And…
Scriptures on faith: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." Matthew 16:617일 전 by bernardo6946 in faithScriptures on faith: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." Matthew 16:6When Jesus begins the preaching of the Kingdom of God he meets the doctors of the Law of Moses, who were represented…
Bible study: But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. Matthew 13:1618일 전 by bernardo6946 in bibleBible study: But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. Matthew 13:16Jesus announces the Kingdom of God and its sovereignty by teaching 7 parables (the parable of the sower, the parable…
Wisdom can be taught only in part. Why is wisdom a different virtue from all the others?19일 전 by bernardo6946 in wisdomWisdom can be taught only in part. Why is wisdom a different virtue from all the others?King Solomon teaches us in the book of Wisdom that wisdom is not a virtue but a spiritual gift, in other words, we can…