Hands, extensions of the heartIn the Bible, hands are never insignificant. They act, they pray, they bless, they lift up. They express what is in the heart. God himself sometimes appears with human hands, to touch, shape and accompany. Hands are both powerful and fragile, made to work, console and heal. They are at the heart of many biblical scenes, full of tenderness or strength. Read more...

A discreet but constant presenceGuardian angels occupy a very special place in the Christian faith. An invisible, silent but very real presence, they watch over everyone like spiritual companions. This comforting idea doesn't just come from tradition or popular imagination. It is deeply rooted in the Bible. The Scriptures are full of accounts of angels sent by God to protect, guide, console or warn. Read more...

Tears as the language of the heartCrying is a universal gesture. It crosses the ages, cultures and languages. In the Bible, tears are much more than a simple expression of pain or sadness. They become a language in their own right, a cry from the heart that God understands. They are never scorned or ignored. On the contrary, they are welcomed, collected, sometimes even transformed. Read more...

When God seems absentEveryone goes through times when God's silence weighs heavily. Prayers never seem to be answered, decisions have to be made in a fog, and the sky seems closed. This silence, though disconcerting, is not foreign to the biblical tradition. On the contrary, it plays an essential and often revealing role. In the Scriptures, God does not always speak loudly. He is sometimes silent, and this silence then becomes a language in its own right. Read more...

Almighty and loving Lord,In this blessed season of Lent, I turn to You,With an open heart and a soul eager to meet You.Give me the grace to make these forty daysA journey of conversion, purification and renewal. Read more...