Religion

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…

Contents1 The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper by Giotto2 The Crucifixion by Giotto3 The Entombment of Christ by Caravaggio4 The Lamentation over the dead Christ by Mantegna5 The Pietà by Michelangelo and the Lamentation of Christ by Giotto6 The Resurrection…

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…

Contents1 How is Jewish passover calculated?2 Christian Easter3 High or low Easter: what is meant? 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…

Contents1 How to make a foil to the Madonna2 What do we have to give up?3 Religious foil not maintained 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…

Contents1 The Meaning of Ash Wednesday2 Why is ash used?3 Ash Wednesday fasting 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…

Contents1 Why is it celebrated and when2 History3 The purification of Mary 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 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…

Contents1 The Holy Trinity in the Creed2 What are the three Persons who make up the Holy Trinity?3 The Holy Trinity in the Holy Scriptures4 The Trinity of Rublev: history and meaning of the icon The concept of Trinity summarises the fundamental doctrine of the…

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…