Religion

Contents1 The origin of plenary indulgence2 The Bull of Forgiveness: the first plenary indulgence in history3 Plenary indulgence for the deceased4 The Handbook of Indulgences5 St. Francis of Assisi and the forgiveness of pilgrims What is a plenary indulgence? Here’s why Pope Francis granted it…

Recycle DIY candle wax? An idea for savings, but also a creative game. Let’s discover how to make candles An article on how to recycle candles? It’s the right time of the year! After Christmas, you will surely find many wax “leftovers” at home, perfect…

Nativity moss, a precious gift from nature for our Holidays, deserves to be carefully preserved Everyone likes the natural and inimitable effect of crib moss. Although collecting moss is forbidden in our country, as it is a protected species, there is still a widespread tendency…

The statue of the Baby Jesus of Prague has always been an object of great popular devotion and over the centuries has inspired the spiritual fervor of many faithful all over the world The Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné, “Church of the Virgin Mary of Victory,”…

The fleeing to Egypt is an episode from Jesus’ childhood. Between history and faith here is the Savior’s first journey Not all the canonical Gospels recount the early days of Jesus’ life in a precise and timely manner. For example, we saw how only Luke…

A new year has begun. May it also be an occasion for spiritual renewal? In this article, we see how to rediscover faith with prayer, meditation and the constant improvement of oneself The end of the old year and the beginning of the new year…

Contents1 Who was Saint Sylvester2 The origins of the celebration3 The traditions of Saint Sylvester night New Year’s Eve celebrates the memory of Saint Sylvester, one of the most eminent figures of early Christianity. But there are also many popular traditions related to this very…

Contents1 Where to start a DIY Nativity scene2 What materials to use to make a DIY Nativity scene3 How to make a Nativity scene on multiple levels4 How to build homes5 How to colour the Nativity scene6 How to put rock paper in the Nativity…

Contents1 Novena Christmas: what it is2 History3 What it means From 16 to 24 December, during those nine days that precede Christmas, believers wait for the birth of Jesus. Let’s find out how to prepare with the Christmas Novena nine prayers. The last days before…

On 13 December, Saint Lucia’s Day, the light of Christmas is anticipated by a few days. Who is this Saint, part of the tradition of many areas of Italy? At this time of year, the signs of Christmas are getting stronger and stronger. The days…

Contents1 Saint Ambrose: History2 Festival Saint Ambrose in Milan3 Basilica of Saint Ambrose Saint Ambrose is one of the patrons of Milan and is venerated by all Christian Churches. Let’s get to know him better and find out how he became a Bishop (despite himself) and why he…

The base cover for the Christmas Tree is an extra stylish detail to make your holiday home even more beautiful and original Base covers for Christmas trees Well, yes, this is also part of the endless solutions to decorate our Tree on the occasion of…

The legend of Saint Martin reminds us of the importance of altruism and mercy. This is how the tradition of the summer of Saint Martin was born The first decade of November has always been characterised by a bizarre climatic phenomenon, the so-called summer of…

The lanterns of Saint Martin are a symbol of good luck and bring some of the warmth and light of summer in the cold winter. Let’s find out how this fascinating tradition was born. We have already spoken in many articles of how the feasts…

Here is a prayer for the sick to turn to Jesus or Our Lady to obtain relief for us and our loved ones Illness is a state of suffering that involves all human beings to varying degrees and at different times in their lives. The…

The anointing of the sick is a practice that comes from Jesus himself. Here is how it has evolved over time The Church traces the anointing of the sick back to Jesus, to His deep love for the sick and suffering, on whom He laid…

Death for a Catholic represents an encounter with Jesus in eternal life. Here is how a Catholic funeral is conducted Although death remains a dramatic event for anyone, there is no doubt that in the Christian religion it is also conceived as a moment of…

The Tree of Life is a symbol that occurs in many cultures. Let’s discover its meaning and why giving a jewel that represents it, is a gesture of great affection and friendship Since ancient times men have bestowed upon the surrounding nature a strong spiritual…