Religion

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…

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…