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Religion


Healing Saints to Turn to Against Diseases

Healing Saints to Turn to Against Diseases

Throughout history, humans have invoked God for help and comfort...
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2 November: Commemoration of the Dead

Tables set at night and sweets for the dead. Prayers,...
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The Black Madonna in the Sanctuary of San Luca in Bologna

The Black Madonna of the Sanctuary on the Guardia hill...
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Marian Dogmas and Their Importance for the Faith

Mary, Mother of God, Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Immaculate Conception,...
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Liturgy


The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical times of the Catholic Church are the seasons...
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From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Letโ€™s get...
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On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

50 days after Easter, she will untie the knots and...
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Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

Have you ever been fascinated by a wooden lectern holding...
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Holy Water: a constant renovation of Baptism

Holy Water: a constant renovation of Baptism

Each time we get sprinkled with holy Water, dipping our...
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Saints and blessed


Modern Saints: The Canonizations by Pope Francis in Recent Years

Modern Saints: The Canonizations by Pope Francis in Recent Years

Blessed saints are key figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Even today, men and women are deemed worthy...
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The story of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples

The story of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples

The story of San Gennaro is set during the terrible persecution of Diocletian, but immediately covered with legend There are...
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Saint Camillo de Lellis: the patron saint of the sick

Saint Camillo de Lellis: the patron saint of the sick

From a dissolute man to the founder of the Camillians, Saint Camillo de Lellis is the universal patron of the...
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The Confessions of Saint Augustine: How to Change Your Life

The Confessions of Saint Augustine: How to Change Your Life

The Confessions of Saint Augustine are a timeless testimony of a journey of faith and self-awareness. The Confessions of Saint...
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Christmas


3 Simple Methods to Create a Water Effect in a Nativity Scene

3 Simple Methods to Create a Water Effect in a Nativity Scene

Rivers, ponds, cascades, fountains. The key word is just one:...
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Advent Calendars to Fill: Ideas and Tips

Advent calendars are always cherished gifts, not only for children...
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How to Build a Nativity Scene: 3 Essential Elements

Building DIY Nativity Scene huts with cork, using artificial moss...
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The scarabattola: the origins of the Neapolitan Nativity scene

The scarabattola is midway between the devotional image and the...
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