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How to pray for grace in the Marian Month

How to pray for grace in the Marian Month

May, the month of love has always been dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Let’s find out how to pray for grace in this special month. May has always been a month closely linked to the symbolism of rebirth and the cycle of life. This year…

5 places of pilgrimage to go to at least once in a lifetime

5 places of pilgrimage to go to at least once in a lifetime

Contents1 Pilgrimages of Faith2 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje3 Pilgrimage to Lourdes4 Pilgrimage to Fatima5 Macerata – Loreto pilgrimage6 The pilgrimage to the Holy Land God’s action on this Earth leaves a strong mark that attracts us: here are five pilgrimages of faith to be made at…

The most popular prayer for expectant mothers and 5 gift ideas for them

The most popular prayer for expectant mothers and 5 gift ideas for them

Contents1 Prayer of the expectant mother2 Prayer of the expectant mother to Santa Rita3 Who is the protector of pregnant women?4 Gifts for expecting moms Pregnancy is a special period, made up of joys, hardships and daily surprises: here are some good ideas for expectant…

La Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti: history and description of one of the most beautiful works in the world

La Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti: history and description of one of the most beautiful works in the world

Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Pietà is one of the most famous works of art of all time and one of the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Let’s discover the secrets of this wonderful sculpture. It is difficult to think of a work of art that is as…

Easter in art: the most beautiful artworks representing the passion of Christ

Easter in art: the most beautiful artworks representing the passion of Christ

Contents1 The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper by Giotto2 The Crucifixion by Giotto3 The Entombment of Christ by Caravaggio4 The Lamentation over the dead Christ by Mantegna5 The Pietà by Michelangelo and the Lamentation of Christ by Giotto6 The Resurrection…

The Florets of St. Francis explained briefly

The Florets of St. Francis explained briefly

Lent, a time of penance and little sacrifices. Today we are talking about the Florets of San Francesco, a collection of episodes from the life of the Poverello of Assisi and a fairy tale reconstruction of his preaching. We talked about the importance of little…

How is Easter calculated?

How is Easter calculated?

Contents1 How is Jewish passover calculated?2 Christian Easter3 High or low Easter: what is meant? Each year changes date but remains the most important holiday: in this article, you will find out how Easter is calculated in the Jewish and Christian world. The most important…

Lenten Fioretti: 5 ideas on small sacrifices or things to do

Lenten Fioretti: 5 ideas on small sacrifices or things to do

Contents1 How to make a religious foil2 How to make a foil to the Madonna3 What do we have to give up?4 Religious foil not maintained Lent, a time of penance, prayer and devotion. What are the most suitable Lenten florets to prepare for Easter…

Ash Wednesday: what it is about

Ash Wednesday: what it is about

Contents1 The Meaning of Ash Wednesday2 Why is ash used?3 Ash Wednesday fasting Carnival is about to end. After Shrove Tuesday there is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. But where does this particular festival originate? What is Ash Wednesday? Where does its…

La Candlemas: history and curiosities

La Candlemas: history and curiosities

Contents1 Why is it celebrated and when2 History3 The purification of Mary La Candlemas, the story of a party with great suggestions that has its roots in pre-Christian rites linked to the triumph of light. Let’s find out what it symbolises for the faithful and…

Does the Tree of Life really exist?

Does the Tree of Life really exist?

The tree of life is mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, from Genesis to the Apocalypse, as a symbol of life par excellence. Is there really such a special tree? Men have always attributed a symbolic and religious value to certain trees. Just think of all…

Holy Trinity: meaning and iconographic representation

Holy Trinity: meaning and iconographic representation

Contents1 The Holy Trinity in the Creed2 What are the three Persons who make up the Holy Trinity?3 The Holy Trinity in the Holy Scriptures4 The Trinity of Rublev: history and meaning of the icon The concept of Trinity summarises the fundamental doctrine of the…

October: the month of the Holy Rosary

October: the month of the Holy Rosary

What is the connection between the fall month with what is probably the most important and popular devotional form in the world? October – month of the rosary: historical memory, visions, a path of faith and fervor that comes from far away and carries the…

The Garden of Eden in Genesis

The Garden of Eden in Genesis

The Garden of Eden represents the first, immense gift that God gave to man and woman. Lost following the original Sin, it remains an emblematic place, a symbol of rediscovered innocence and inexhaustible hope. Let’s find out more about it. We have already had the…

The transfiguration of Jesus Christ

The transfiguration of Jesus Christ

Contents1 The mountain where the transfiguration took place2 The interpretation of St. Augustine3 When is it celebrated and why?4 The Transfiguration explained to children5 Representations of the transfiguration of Jesus On 6 August the Transfiguration of Jesus is celebrated, forty days before the Exaltation of…

10 liturgical lectern covers for your church

10 liturgical lectern covers for your church

The fabric lectern cover, apparently simple liturgical furniture, conceals a vast range of non-trivial meanings. Let’s explore these together! Nothing in the liturgy is left to chance. Every gesture, every word, every object contributes to creating the celebratory context where the priest and the faithful…

Why is Jesus on the cross such an important symbol for Catholics?

Why is Jesus on the cross such an important symbol for Catholics?

Contents1 Why Jesus was put on the cross2 What were the last words of Jesus on the cross3 Why is it such an important symbol for Catholics?4 Representations of Jesus on the cross The figure of Jesus on the cross represents for every Christian the…

Parish registers: what they are and what they are for

Parish registers: what they are and what they are for

Contents1 What are parish registers?2 How to enter an event in the parish registers3 What are the parish registers for4 How can you consult the parish registers online? Parish registers are irreplaceable documents for reconstructing the religious life but not only that, their importance extends…