Writings and reflections
Talks and reflections from the Fides et Ratio journey. Each publication has an overview and its original document, available to read in full.
1–2 June 2026
Human rights and human dignity: Catholic teaching and the teachings of Imam Reza considered through the relationship between faith and reason.
Overview and summary ↗22 March 2026
A Lenten meditation on conversion, the Cross and freedom, beginning with the prophet Joel and the Gospel of John.
Overview and summary ↗10 February 2026
An address at the presentation of Elena Basile’s «Approdo per noi naufraghi», reflecting on Europe, its cultural roots and its future.
Overview and summary ↗21 December 2025
The journey of the Magi, the star and the search for truth: a Christmas meditation on the encounter between faith and reason.
Overview and summary ↗19 July 2024
A reflection on friendship and human dignity, drawing on Seneca, Cicero and Psalm 139 before the summer experience «I colli e i simposi di Roma».
Overview and summary ↗10 March 2024
The biblical image of the eagle introduces a reflection on hope, gratitude, friendship and the shared journey of Fides et Ratio.
Overview and summary ↗2 June 2023
The Gospel of John and Saint Augustine guide a meditation on faith, truth and recognising the face of God through Christ.
Overview and summary ↗26 March 2023
Jesus before Pilate: a reflection on truth, power and responsibility through the Gospel, historical sources and literature.
Overview and summary ↗2 October 2022
From the experience in Crete to the Letter to the Romans: a reflection on gratitude, prayer and the renewal of one’s thinking.
Overview and summary ↗2 June 2022
Beauty in Saint Augustine’s Confessions and Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life: a meditation on the search for God.
Overview and summary ↗3 April 2022
An Easter meditation on the Resurrection, prayer and communion with Christ through the Gospel image of the vine and its branches.
Overview and summary ↗27 February 2022
Seneca, Cicero and Psalm 139 accompany a reflection on the gift of friendship and the value of the human person.
Overview and summary ↗19 December 2021
The mystery of the Incarnation and life together: a Christmas reflection through Psalm 132 and the Gospel of Luke.
Overview and summary ↗9 July 2021
What is humanity? Genesis and Psalm 8 guide a reflection on creation, human dignity and personal responsibility.
Overview and summary ↗23 May 2021
Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John introduce a meditation on friendship with Christ, love and freedom.
Overview and summary ↗18 December
A meditation on Christmas and the Logos made flesh through the Psalms and the Gospels of Luke and John.
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