Blog - Theos'Note

Between resistance and submission, Bonhoeffer in prison

Between resistance and submission, Bonhoeffer in prison, fighting for his life and that of others The silence in the face of evil is itself evil. Saying nothing is talking. To do nothing is to act.

Investigating

Reconciling forgiveness of sins, holiness and love of God

The problem of forgiveness of sins is the clash between holiness and God's love and human rebellion. How can God love the sinful man and forgive his sins? The mercy and justice of God are reconciled to the cross.

Investigating

The Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

The Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, an episode of Luke 10, painted by Diego Velasquez, 17th century Spanish painter

Deepening

God’s sovereignty and human responsibility

God’s sovereignty – man’s responsibility – two fundamental realities of Creation – a theological reflection with spiritual and practical stakes

Discovering

The Numbering at Bethlehem – Pieter Bruegel

The Numbering at Bethlehem by Pieter Bruegel the Elder is inspired by the Gospel of Luke (2.1-5) with the numbering ordered by Caesar Augustus and by the oppressive situation in the Netherlands by the king Philipp II of Spain.

Deepening

“The righteous will live by faith”- principle, challenges, risks

"The righteous will live by faith" : Christian life according to the principle of faith, with its challenges and risks. For a balanced solidarity in difficult situations.

Deepening

The kingdom of God in a heart: the centurion of Capernaum

The Lord Jesus came from the Father to establish the Kingdom of God in the hearts of those who trust Him. Thus, the centurion of Capernaum.

Deepening

Faith and solidarity in a suffering world

Habakkuk and the author of the letter to the Hebrews unfold a pattern of faithful, well balanced behavior showing solidarity in situations of suffering.