Religion

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…

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…

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…

The fasting proposed by Our Lady of Medjugorje is just one of the forms of fasting encouraged by the Church since its origins. Why do we fast? What are the physical and spirituals pros of such practice? Moreover, what are the rules to undertake fasting…

Contents1 The Assumption and the Dormition2 Ferragosto: how is the Assumption of Mary celebrated?3 The Assumption of Mary in art4 Chaplet of the Assumption In addition to representing the heart of summer, Christians consider Ferragosto to be the feast of the Madonna. In fact, on…

Contents1 Difference Roman and Ambrosian rite2 The Ambrosian Lent3 The meaning of “aliturgical” Fridays4 Saturdays and the preparation of catechumens5 Ambrosian and Roman rite wedding Ambrosian and Roman rite. How do they differ? How is it possible that, within the Catholic Church, there are different…

Contents1 The creation of Adam and Eve2 The story of Adam and Eve for children3 Adam and Eve: the story of the apple and original sin4 Adam and Eve expelled from paradise5 Who were the children of Adam and Eve Who does not know the…

The famous Russian icons are dazzling examples of ancient art, of a millenary tradition that draws its origins from the Byzantine splendours and embraces centuries of history and political and social upheavals, always remaining true to itself. Let’s get to know them better. The charm…

Contents1 May as month of Mary. Why is that?2 Prayers to Mary during the month of May3 Marian month explained to children4 Items dedicated to Mary in Holyart catalog May is the month consecrated to the Virgin Mary. Special prayers, devotions and Mother’s Day, which…

Contents1 What are the origins of Mother’s Day?2 May as the Marian month3 Mary, mother of all mothers4 Gifts for Mother’s Day On May, we celebrate all mothers of Italy. A sweet, warm day that revolves around children, but not only. May is the month…

Almsgiving to the poor is a manifestation of mercy strictly connected to the duties of a good Christian. In some ways, it is also a form of justice, since everyone should have the right to have the necessary to live. Let’s see in which cases…

Contents1 Judaism and Christianity differences2 The Jewish religion in brief and the Jewish sacred texts3 What the Jews call God What are the differences between Judaism and Christianity? Is the God of the Jews the same as the Christians? Let’s try to discover together what…

Eucharistic adoration for children is a delicate and important matter. Let’s see how we should introduce them to it in the right way, what prayers are most appropriate for the youngest ones before the Most High and how Eucharist should be explained to kids. Eucharistic…

Contents1 First Level2 What is the difference between bishops and cardinals?3 What is the difference between bishop and archbishop?4 Second level5 Third level6 Other ecclesiastical titles7 Clothing and colors of the various levels of the Church The Church is a very wide and complex institution,…

Contents1 What is the Jubilee?2 How often is it held?3 What do we do during a Jubilee?4 The Jubilee of Mercy5 Meaning of the Jubilee of Mercy Logo The Logo of the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy was created and designed by an artist and religious…

Contents1 So, what is free will?2 Fate or free will?3 Free will in the Bible4 The concept of free will according to Dante5 Free will for Saint Augustine6 Free will according to Luther7 Free will according to Erasmus of Rotterdam What is free will? What…

Contents1 What does a deacon do?2 How to become a permanent deacon3 The jobs of the Deacon within the parish4 The married deacon and his family5 The preparation of a deacon6 Wishes to a newly ordained deacon. What could be the best gift? Who is…

On November 25th we celebrate the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a young woman born and raised in Egypt and famous both for her many qualities shown during her life and the sanctity of her death. Catherine, born in Alexandria of Egypt from a…