Religion

Pope Paul VI was a reserved and courteous man, with a refined intellect and great spiritual depth. He led the Catholic Church in a period of great change and knew how to combine tradition and renewal admirably. It is difficult to think about how the…

The Virgin of the Rosary is celebrated on 8 May. Today, we shall dwell upon the foundation of the Shrine of Pompeii and how to recite the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii. As we know, the month of May is consecrated to the Virgin…

May 5 is the feast day of the Saint of Pietrelcina. Discover the evocative birth of devotion to Padre Pio and Our Lady of Pompeii That Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is one of the most beloved and venerated saints in our country, and not only,…

The theme of the rose symbol of Mary is recurrent in art. Here are the most famous works depicting the Madonna del Roseto and the meaning of this flower associated with Mary. The arrival of summer is a time of rebirth and fertility. May, the…

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, in Santa Maria delle Grazie, is one of the most famous works in the world, full of religious and artistic meanings. Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper is one of the most famous works of art – Christian and…

Why is the Monday after Easter called Easter Monday? How is Angel Monday celebrated? You will find out in this article. Perhaps not everyone knows that Easter lasts eight days – if you want to find out more about the dates of Easter and how…

Doves, rabbits, lambs: as animals and other elements of the natural world become symbols of Easter Men have always reflected themselves in the world around them. How can it be otherwise? Since Creation, humanity has been closely connected to the natural world in which it…

The Veil of Veronica is one of the most mysterious and fascinating relics in the history of Christianity. Where does the legend of the veil with the face of Christ come from? Although the name Veronica is not mentioned in any of the canonical Gospels…

The story of Jesus, between the Gospel story, historical reality and devotional legend. In view of Easter, we reconstruct the human story that changed the fate of humanity Telling the story of Jesus may seem, at first glance, easy, even banal. Anyone born and raised…

What was the role of women in the history of Salvation? Let us discover the relationship of Jesus with the disciples of the Gospel A more incisive female presence in the Church. This was the wish of Pope Francis already in 2020, in his prayer…

Still not sure whether to buy a crucifix or what you need for Mass on the internet? Here are five good reasons to buy religious items online. It’s understandable: when we buy items we care about, we want to touch and see them. However, choosing…

What are angels and how do they intervene in human life? The lives of the saints help us to enter into the mystery of the heavenly spirits. In both the Old and New Testaments we find interventions and apparitions of angels, which manifest the will…

The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania, with processions, typical costumes and famous candles, is a great event for many devotees. What is it? The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania is one of the largest religious events in Italy. The Saint is remembered with…

Catholic blogs provide information, stories and curiosities about the Christian world. This is what drives us at Holyart to give you new and engaging content every day. Write an article to promote our blog? Why not? Perhaps we tend to take it for granted that…

Saint Anthony the Abbot is remembered as the patron saint of animals, but also for the terrible temptations with which the Devil tormented him for years. That’s what makes it so special. We have already mentioned Saint Anthony Abbot in an article dedicated to holy…

Argan oil: an everlasting beauty elixir. Let’s discover its amazing properties Argan oil excels among the products of the monasteries whose qualities we will never tire of praising. Berber women call it liquid gold and have used it since ancient times to protect their skin…

Round, colourful and gorgeous, Christmas wreaths can be a perfect decoration for both indoors and out. How to use them? Where to place them? Customise them or not? Let’s find out together. Every year, from October to January, the streets are filled with the warmth…

The Holy Martyrs are men and women, often very young, who sacrificed their lives for the love of God, and for this reason, they deserved beatification. So let’s get to know them better. Dying for love. You hear it often, in old songs, in novels,…