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Bible Book Club
Do you love reading the Bible and want to read it in a supportive and friendly group? This simple resource shows you how to create a Bible Book Club in your parish or school. ‘Scripture is intended to speak to today’s believers, to touch their present lives with their problems, to enlighten the steps to be taken and the decisions to be made. This becomes possible only when believers read and interpret the sacred texts under the guidance of the same Spirit who inspired them.’Pope Leo XIV. (General Audience, Vatican, February 2026). With easy steps to getting started, you’ll deepen your…
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Paul in Corinth
Fr (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP From Athens, Paul traveled to Corinth, probably around AD 51. There he met Aquila and Priscilla, Jewish Christians who had been expelled from Rome when Emperor Claudius ordered all Jews to leave the city in AD 49 (cf. 1Cor 16,19; Rom 16,3). They became Paul’s close collaborators (Acts 18,26). Paul initially lived with them, since they shared the same trade. The Greek word skēnopoios is debated, but it likely means “tentmaker” or “weaver of tent fabric.” Paul used this trade to support himself financially during his missionary journeys. Though he came from a socially privileged…
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Paul in Athens
Don (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP Paul arrived in Athens from Beroea, awaiting the arrival of Silas and Timothy. Although Athens had lost much of its former political glory, it remained the historical, cultural, and philosophical center of the ancient world. Luke’s account of Paul’s activity there illustrates the encounter between the gospel and pagan culture – Christianity’s first major engagement with Greco-Roman philosophy and religion. While in Athens, Paul was deeply distressed by the multitude of idols and pagan worship. Nevertheless, he preached both in the synagogue to Jews and in the marketplace to anyone willing to listen. His message…
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Paul, the missionary
Fr Dr Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP After participating in the Jerusalem Council, Paul returned to Antioch. He judged it wise to revisit the churches established during his First Missionary Journey to strengthen the believers there. However, a disagreement arose between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark. Barnabas wished to take Mark along, but Paul refused, recalling how Mark had deserted them early in the first mission (Acts 13,13). The dispute led to their separation: Barnabas took Mark, while Paul chose Silas as his companion. This Second Missionary Journey covered a much larger geographical area than the first, extending for about 3,000…
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Paul in Jerusalem
Fr (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP The church in Jerusalem was composed mainly of Jewish Christians, whereas the church in Antioch had a predominantly Gentile membership. After Paul returned to Antioch following his First Missionary Journey, Jewish Christians from Jerusalem raised a pressing issue: the requirements for Gentiles to become Christians. They insisted that Gentile converts must undergo circumcision and adhere to the Mosaic Law, claiming these practices were necessary for salvation. Paul strongly opposed this view. For him, Gentile Christians were not bound by circumcision or the Mosaic Law. Since the dispute could not be resolved locally, the Antiochian church…
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Paul, the preacher
Fr. Dr. Augustine Kanachikuzhy, SSP The high point of Paul and Barnabas’ mission in Pisidian Antioch is Paul’s speech delivered in the synagogue at the invitation of its officials (Acts 13,16-41). First part (13:16-25): Paul recounts the major events of salvation history. Speaking to a Jewish audience, he recalls God’s actions in the past – their sojourn in Egypt, deliverance through the Exodus, and God’s guidance through Judges and Kings. Second part (13:26-37): Paul proclaims the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. He highlights Israel’s failure to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, their demand that Pilate crucify him, and God’s…
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Paul and Barnabas
Fr. Dr. Augustine Kanachikuzhy, SSP The Rise of Antioch as a Christian Centre While Paul was still in Tarsus, Antioch on the Orontes – also known as Antioch of Syria – emerged as the second great centre of Christianity after Jerusalem. Recognizing the opportunities opening there, the apostles in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to oversee the evangelization. Upon arrival, Barnabas realized the work was too vast for him alone, so he went to Tarsus to find Saul and brought him back to Antioch (Acts 11,25-26). Saul, still known by his Jewish name at this time, spent a year ministering in Antioch.…
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Paul, the called one
Fr (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP Everyone is familiar with the story in Acts 9,1-19 that recounts what happened to Paul on the road to Damascus. Although the story is told three times in Acts (also in Acts 22,6-16; Acts 26,12-18) with slightly different emphasis, the basic outline of the story is clear: Paul was underway to Damascus with permission from Jewish authorities in Jerusalem to arrest some followers of Jesus. He was blinded by a bright light, the intensity of which seemed brighter than the midday sun causes Saul to fall to the ground. As he lay on the ground,…
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Paul, the persecutor
Fr (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP Belief of people in Jesus as the Messiah was of itself not a sufficient reason for Paul to persecute the Christians, as there were messianic movements before Jesus’ day, and the followers of those movements were not persecuted. The persecution resulted from the Christians’ belief and proclamation of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah, who had been crucified and thereby stood under God’s curse. For according to Dt 21,23, “a hanged man is accursed by God.” Thus, the revealed Word of God itself testified that Jesus was cursed by God, as he had been crucified…
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Paul, the witness
Fr. (Dr) Augustine Kanachikuzhy SSP God choosing eligible candidates for specific purposes is a common occurrence in the Biblical tradition. God chose Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah and other great Old Testament personalities with specific purposes in mind. Thus, when called Abraham responded with his profound faith and became the great patriarch and father of the Jewish faith. When God asked Moses’ cooperation to lead the Hebrews who were enslaved in Egypt, he responded positively albeit some initial objections. Moses became the epitome of grace and power as he led the people out of Egypt. After Moses Joshua stepped…
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The Biblia Latinoamérica in large print
An entire YouTube channel dedicated to the various Spanish-language Catholic Bibles available today. The creator, Manuel Troncoso, is a Chilean collector who produces content focused on analyzing, comparing, and reviewing Catholic Bibles. In addition to providing an overview of each edition, he highlights specific translation nuances by comparing how key passages are rendered. So far, he has reviewed more than thirty editions, including the Navarra Bible, the Jerusalem Bible, the Didache Bible, the Spanish Episcopal Conference Bible, and the Saint Jerome American Bible. Below is the introduction and review of the Biblia Latinoamérica (Large Print).
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Bible stories for Kids (on video!)
Gominno.com is the leading voice around the globe for using media to spark kids’ imaginations and curiosity around God and the Bible. “We connect families through media that creates shared faith experiences, supporting parents and grownups, and paving the way for enduring spiritual growth in children. At every touchpoint, we demonstrate our expertise with kids. Because we understand our audience, we can create content that is genuinely exciting, inspiring, engaging, and age-appropriate — content that kids care about. Minno partners with experts in media, child development, education, and theology to make sure we get it right!”. Have a look here.
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“The Power of the Limit” at the Biblical Festival
The 22nd edition of the Biblical Festival centers on the profound theme, “The Power of the Limit.” In a world that often views limitations as barriers to be broken and power as the unilateral exercise of force, the festival invites us to shift our perspective. It proposes rediscovering the limit as an essential dimension of the human condition—a fertile space for meaning, connection, and true freedom—while reimagining power as a vehicle for care, stewardship, and responsibility. Staying true to its vibrant, multi-centered itinerary, the festival will unite ten different cities in a collective cultural exploration that seamlessly weaves together religion,…
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The Festival of Communication Gets Underway
From May 11 to 24, the Diocese of Albano Laziale will host the 21st edition of the Festival of Communication. This initiative, conceived by the Society of St. Paul and the Daughters of St. Paul, was created to foster opportunities for reflection and dialogue surrounding the Pope’s message for World Communications Day, which this year centers on the theme “Safeguarding Human Voices and Faces.” This event serves as an ongoing journey that visits a different Italian diocese each year, offering a vibrant program organized around four distinct thematic tracks, or “ways”: the way of language, the way of beauty, the…
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Easter Iconography and Theology
To conclude the biblical Tuesdays that have marked our journey between October 2025 and April 2026, we are pleased to make available a special in-depth study dedicated to Easter iconography. This deeply resonant reflection invites us to savor and contemplate with greater awareness the mysteries we are about to celebrate. The session is led by Alice Ferrari, an artist from the Centro Aletti in Rome, and Father Giacomo Perego, a biblical scholar with the Society of St. Paul and collaborator with Sobicain. This entire lecture series of biblical Tuesdays has been an ongoing initiative promoted by the Centro Culturale San…
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Bringing Biblical Figures to Life Through Music!
Wevius.com is a premier platform where students and parents can read reviews of schools across Europe. In recent months, the platform has introduced a variety of AI-generated videos showcasing the biographies of well-known historical, biblical, scientific, and religious figures. Users have highly praised the quality of both the scripts and the visuals, with the Bible being particularly well-represented in the collection. As an example, check out the music videos dedicated to the Apostle Mark and the figure of Judas Iscariot.
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The Word at the Heart: Koinonia Giovanni Battista
Koinonia Giovanni Battista is a Catholic community dedicated to the New Evangelisation, rooted in the Renewal in the Holy Spirit. The Word of God and evangelisation are the two central pillars of their pastoral service, seamlessly interwoven and supported by a modern, attentive approach to communication. Their core mission is carried out through biblical formation, evangelisation events, and interactive webinars. These programmess provide living testimonies of how the Word of God transforms both personal lives and the wider Church community. Additionally, the community offers specialized training to equip others for the work of evangelisation. The movement draws its inspiration from…
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A Podcast for Sunday of the Word of God
To mark the Sunday of the Word of God, journalist Marco Gaetano—founder of a YouTube channel documenting biblical initiatives in the Archdiocese of Genoa—has released a series of three special podcasts. In these episodes, he joins biblical scholar Fr. Giacomo Perego, a counsellor for SOBICAIN, to explore the challenges of connecting modern humanity with the Word of God. Sponsored by the Centro Culturale San Paolo, the series is now open to the public. Podcast 1 A Word that challenges humanity (8 minuti circa) Podcast 2A Word to be received with an inclusive gaze (13 minuti circa) Podcast 3 A Word…
