Tempo di letture Oggi in tutto il nostro Cantone continua la Quaresima. Per la verità nei paesi con rito romano è già iniziata mercoledì scorso, ma questo è un dettaglio. La Quaresima è tempo di penitenza, di generosità (attraverso la busta del Sacrificio Quaresimale cattolico o il Pane per i fratelli evangelico) e di ... istruzione. Ed è proprio su questo impegno, il meno conosciuto, che vorrei soffermarmi. Nei primi secoli del cristianesimo l'istruzione in Quaresima veniva data abbondantemente, soprattutto a chi si preparava al battesimo. Questa preparazione durava un biennio e, nella Quaresima che precedeva l'amministrazione del primo sacramento (che veniva dato durante la veglia pasquale, la notte del sabato santo) diventava quotidiana. Vi were also exam: If the catechumen unable to muster enough Christian doctrine (borrowed from the Bible) was sent to investigate the message. That's why I would suggest reading the Bible to believers, as a requirement of consistency, non-believers as cultural enrichment. During Lent, read a few books of a religious nature, especially the Bible.
Someone will say, but I do not know them? Sorry not acceptable today with the internet is everything. But if you really want the information that applies to all (believers, doubters and unbelievers), try to read my book:
Meet Jesus Christ, in Ticino in recent years has been a real success. For those who have bed, followed by two more books: Jesus Part Two. Its wonderful parables for those who still do not know, for those who doubt, is in trouble and do not believe. Or: Jesus Part Three. His miracles always doubters and unbelievers. But
"miracles" also needs to be addressed by believers if they do not want to reduce them to magical gestures.
For those who is particularly fond of the story here is the Acts of the Apostles. Portrait of the early church for those who still do not know ... These books can be purchased at major bookstores or order directly from the Ticino Bibliographisches Institut Tessin (091 820 08 80) or by e-mail: info@istitutobibliografico.ch the special price of CHF 25 .- each.