Religion

Saint Benedict of Norcia, Patron Saint of Europe, throughout his life he fought against the devil he cast out in the name of the Cross. This is how the Saint Benedict medal inspired an Italian craftsman. Saint Benedict of Norcia is not only famous for…

On July 6, Saint Maria Goretti, the holy child who died to preserve her innocence, is remembered. Here is how her cult was born. Devotion to Saint Maria Goretti began immediately after her tragic death on 6 July 1902. To understand the reasons for this…

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is one of the most popular. Let’s find out what it commemorates and how it is celebrated in the various areas of Italy. The reasons for the success and devotional importance of the feast of Corpus Christi are easy to…

The mother, pillar of every family, beating heart and source of life for those who gravitate around her. Yet sometimes we take it for granted. We should remember every day what it means to be a mother. But we just can’t. Only a mother can…

A sacrifice to Our Lady, a small sign of devotion to show great love. But how to make one enjoyable? Let us start from the assumption that, like all acts of love, even the sacrifice to Our Lady, or to Jesus, will surely be appreciated…

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…

God’s action on this Earth leaves a strong mark that attracts us: here are five pilgrimages of faith to be made at least once in a lifetime. In the period of the pandemic, we rediscovered the importance of places. Both of the places we are…

Pregnancy is a special period, made up of joys, hardships and daily surprises: here are some good ideas for expectant mothers. Being an expectant mother means being part of God’s creative action especially. But also having to endure the fatigue and waiting that accompany pregnancy.…

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 is the most important celebration for Catholics. For this reason, it has been pictured by artists in every conceivable declination for the past centuries. Let’s discover together some Easter masterpieces in art. Following in the footsteps of Easter artworks could be another way to…

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…

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 feast of the liturgical year: Easter! Easter chocolate eggs, doves and rabbits brighten up the…

Lent, a time of penance, prayer and devotion. What are the most suitable Lenten florets to prepare for Easter in the best way? Of all the times of the liturgical year, Lent, the period of about forty days that goes from Ash Wednesday to Holy…

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 strange name come from? We all know Carnival, that period of celebration in…

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 why. La Candlemas, the story of a party with a thousand shades.…

Why aren’t the sacred plaster statues that we find in the church considered as objects of idolatry, but as an integral part of every Christian’s profession of faith? We are used to seeing numerous sacred plaster statues in our churches depicting Jesus, the Madonna, saints…

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…

The concept of Trinity summarises the fundamental doctrine of the Catholic Church: God is One and Only, and yet three equal and distinct Persons coexist in him. Let’s understand together how. Due to its fundamental importance in the act of believing of every Christian, the…