Religion

Contents1 But where does this strange hat come from?2 What is the shape of the Mitre?3 When is the mitre worn?4 Episcopal ordination What does the Mitre represent, the strange headdress worn by the bishops at different moments in the Liturgy? We discover the origin…

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 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…

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…

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,…