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João Carlos Alvim – São Paulo To adequately answer this question, we need to remember what prayer is. The Catechism of the Catholic Church adopts the classic definition: “Lifting up the mind toward God” (CCC 2098). But when is it that we raise our minds to God? Jesus tells us …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 31, October 2025

If public Revelation came to an end with the death of the last Apostle…

Those who love are not content merely to provide what is necessary, what is indispensable; they give in superabundance, even to the point of excess. A father or mother who loves their child does not merely provide them with the food essential for survival, but, as far as they are …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, August 2026

Are there people predestined for holiness?

Dear André, your question is excellent. St. Therese of Lisieux faced a similar doubt: “I often asked myself why God had preferences, why all souls did not receive an equal measure of grace”.1 Would you like to know the answer she discovered? We will see it soon. For now, let …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, March 2026

What is the true meaning of Acts 17:24?

The verse from the Acts of the Apostles that raises doubts about its interpretation is the following: “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of Heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man.” First, it is necessary to understand the context of …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, July 2026

Aren't the letters of St. Paul his?!

All Catholics should exercise great caution when reading studies on the Holy Scriptures. Unfortunately, in many circles there is a certain naturalistic, positivist and rationalist spirit that causes confusion in people’s minds. Pope Benedict XVI warned against this in one of his audiences on the great Doctor of the Bible, …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, February 2026

How can we succeed in raising holy children if we ourselves are not holy?

“If Thou, O Lord, shouldst mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?” (Ps 130:3). Dear Javier, who among us – parents, superiors, teachers, etc. – would dare to presume our own holiness before the people for whom we are responsible? Undoubtedly, no one! However, the fact that we realize we have …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, May 2026

Our Readers Ask

I noticed that when priests consecrate the Host, they drop a fragment from it into the chalice. I would like to know what this means according to the Church and what your impression was the first time you did it. This gesture originated in the early centuries of the Christian …

Editorial team - 01, April 2026

How can we contextualize the harsh passages of the Old Testament for today?

Your question, João, is very good, because it shows faith, humility and great submission to God, qualities that are rare in our days… It could be rephrased as follows: “There are passages in the Old Testament that I do not understand, but if the Lord did so, it can only …

Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, February 2026

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