Saints and blessed

Saint Anthony of Padua was already one of his contemporaries master of Christian wisdom and an author of immortal works. Charged with the teaching of theology by Saint Francis of Assisi himself, he is one of the saints most loved and venerated by Catholics. If…

On 13 May we celebrate the Madonna of Fatima. Her invitation to penance and prayer as instruments of salvation today is more timely than ever. The feast dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima was made universal in 2000 by Pope John Paul II. During the…

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…

We discover the figure of Saint Margaret of Cortona, the Nova Magdalena (New Magdalene), famous among saints and blessed for being the protector of pregnant women. Saint Margaret of Cortona had a life full of events – not always happy – which led her to…

What drives thousands of people to visit the Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo every year? Let’s get to know one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world better. Padre Pio da Pietrelcina is probably one of the most emblematic figures…

What if our most important and sincere purpose was charity towards others? Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a master in this. The holiday season predisposes each of us to reflect on many aspects of life that we tend not to dwell on too much during…

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most loved and venerated saints by the Catholic Church. Close to the poor, brother of the least, he made love for all God’s creatures his life mission and the emblem of his faith. The Canticle of the…

The night of San Lorenzo is awaited every year with trepidation by countless people. Some await it for astronomical interest, some because it is an exceptionally romantic night, some to express their devotion to San Lorenzo. But what makes this night so special from multiple…

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, protector of all Spanish-speaking people and patron of America. Situated on Mount Tepeyac in Mexico City, it is one of the most visited places of cult in the world. Where does…

The miracles of Saint Gerard Majella let the world know the human and spiritual story of this exceptional young man. Let’s find out more about the saint Patron of Basilicata, protector of pregnant women, mothers and children. Gerard Majella was born in a modest family…

The scapular has evolved throughout time, from being a work garment for monks to becoming a devotional object used also by lay people. What is its meaning? And most of all, how can we wear it without falling into error? At the beginning, the scapular…

Pope Francis’ pacific revolution. On the fifth anniversary of his election, recently celebrated, let’s see how the Church has changed and if it is changing under the lead of this special man. ‘There is nothing greater and more fruitful than love: it bestows all dignity…

Saint Teresa of Avila was a Spanish nun and mystic. One of the few women declared a Doctor of the Church, she reformed the Carmelite order and proposed a model of faith based on the friendship between man and God and on a deeply human…

Symbol of light and grace given directly by God, the Saints halo expresses their bliss status and the divine majesty they are appointed with. The saints halo, the nimbus, the vesica piscis (or almond). The irradiating light has been present in art illustrations since very…

Garden statues, an ancient but yet current tradition. Enrich your garden with garden statues depicting sacred subjects, made of resin, wood, stone and marble Decorate your garden with outside statues. How to choose the most appropriate garden statues for your taste and inclination. An old-fashioned…

The Miraculous Medal is a symbol of devotion and love recognized by the Catholic Church. It is a support for those looking for a grace, for those facing a hard time in their lives, or for those who just want to remember every day that…

Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. […] Surrender to me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried…

The history of Europe and of the Western world as we know them goes through many and constant political and social changes, economical and thoughts revolutions. The study of these phenomena is fundamental to understand history, and should also be the core and engine of…