On the day of Pentecost we are renewed as Christians by the gift of the Spirit. We can feel close to our Jewish brothers and sisters as we take a note that it is no coincidence if the Spirit, the fruit of Jesus’ pascal mystery, was poured forth upon all flesh, starting with the small Read More
Category: Judaism
Reappraising the Pharisees.
The May 7-9 conference at the Gregorian University, entitled “Jesus and the Pharisees: an interdisciplinary reappraisal,” aimed to challenge negative stereotypes that have built up over the centuries about the Pharisees.
Jewish Feasts and memory.
Check out the celebration of Jewish commemorations in Israel along the last weeks.
The Faith of Abraham uniting Jews, Muslims and Christians at CCDEJ, in Sao Paulo.
On April 6, 2019, the students of the Extension Course of the Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) attended a talk on “The Faith’s View through the three Abrahamic Monotheist religions”, at the CCDEJ
France Under the Wave of anti-Semitism.
written by Sr. Dominique de La Maisonneuve nds Since 2000, the country has been facing an increase of social protests, which, from October 2018 onwards, took shape in the “Gillet Jaunes” movement.
The Holy Family (commentary).
by Sr. Anne-Catherine AVRIL, NDS. On this Sunday, December 30th we celebrate the holy family, so let’s explore the texts proposed by the Church with this guideline, and first of all, with the Gospel.
FOS tip: Well-known professor offers free online course about Jesus’ jewishness.
“Early Christian Outlook and its Jewish Matrix: Narratives of Gospels and Acts”. This is the name of the course that FOS suggests today for those interested in this topic. The course is available on the internet free of any cost and is taught in English by one of the most remarkable professors of this subject: Serge Read More
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time (commentary).
Commentary on this Sunday’s readings, by Sr. Anne-Catherine Avril, NDS:
Holy Mary, Mother of God (commentary).
Commentary on this Sunday’s readings, by Br. Elio Passeto, NDS. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO.