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Contents1 How does a pre-marriage course work?2 Documents required for marriage in church3 With what spirit should one approach a pre-marriage course? The pre-marriage course prepares the new couple for life together, presenting them with topics they will inevitably have to face. For the Catholic…
Contents1 The Stages of the Way of Saint Francis2 The Southern Way3 The Way of Saint Francis on Foot or by Bike4 Pilgrim’s Credential for the Way of Saint Francis The Way of Saint Francis retraces the steps of the Patron Saint of Italy, amidst…
Contents1 The Legend of the Holy Grail2 In Search of the Holy Grail3 The Link with the Holy Shroud In the collective imagination, the Holy Grail represents an enigma shrouded in legend—a mystical and sacred object of power that has fascinated humanity for centuries. But…
Contents1 The Amsterdam Apparitions2 Our Lady of Amsterdam3 Our Lady’s Messages Around the World4 Prayer to the Lady of All Nations The Lady of All Nations is the title by which the Virgin Mary appeared to the Dutch seer Ida Peerdeman in fifty-six visions spanning…
Contents1 The Story of Saint Andrew2 The Miracle of the Manna3 The Feast of Saint Andrew in Amalfi Saint Andrew was one of Jesus’s apostles. The brother of Peter, he spread the Word of God to distant lands and died a martyr in Patras. Today…
Contents1 The Prayers of Saint Bridget2 The Revelations of Saint Bridget3 How to Pray the Bridgettine Rosary Saint Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century Swedish mystic, is one of the co-patron saints of Europe. She went on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and the Holy Land.…
Saint John of God made charity and the care of the sick and destitute his life’s mission. Here is how his vocation lives on today through the Hospitaller Order of the Fatebenefratelli. Saint John of God (born João Duarte Cidade) was a Portuguese friar who…
Contents1 Motherhood in art2 Madonne del latte: some paintings3 Prayer to Madonna del latte The Madonna del Latte is an ancient and powerful iconography that contains all the tenderness of motherhood and the greatness of the Virgin Mary. The Christian iconography of the Madonna del…
Contents1 How the devotion of the Franciscan Rosary originated2 The Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Virgin Mary3 How to recite the Franciscan Crown As in every aspect of existence, Saint Francis preached joy and gladness even in prayer. Here is the Franciscan Rosary,…
Contents1 Eucharistic Adoration During Corpus Christi2 Forty Hours’ Devotion3 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration4 Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration establishes a deep dialogue between each believer and God, bringing a reflection of Heaven onto Earth. When speaking of Eucharistic Adoration, we are touching on an extremely…
Contents1 When did the Festival of the Lilies in Nola begin?2 What are the Lilies of Nola?3 The story of Saint Paolino of Nola With the towering lily-shaped structures carried on the shoulders of devotees, the Festival of the Lilies in Nola is a thrilling…
Contents1 What does the Ascension of the Lord mean?2 The origins of the feast of the Ascension3 The difference between Ascension and Pentecost The Ascension of the Lord represents the moment when Jesus departs from the Earth and from His disciples, leaving His human form…
Contents1 Wood maintenance and cleaning2 Wood restoration3 How to clean wood using natural methods Wood maintenance: how and why. Here’s what to do to protect and make furniture and furnishings last We have already discussed how important it is to maintain and clean the objects…
Contents1 The Basilica2 The altarpiece of San Zeno3 The panels of the portal of the Basilica of San Zeno on Holyart The Basilica of San Zeno in Verona is one of the masterpieces of Lombard Romanesque. Its portal, composed of 73 bronze tiles, tells a…
Contents1 What is a duomo?2 What is a basilica?3 What is a cathedral? What is the difference between a duomo and a cathedral? And between a cathedral and a basilica? Three types of religious buildings that are similar to each other, yet defined by precise…
Contents1 What are litanies and why “Lauretan”?2 When is the Litany of Loreto recited?3 The structure of the litanies Having become part of the recitation of the Rosary, the Litany of Loreto represents one of the oldest and most popular forms of Marian devotion. The…
Contents1 800 years since the death of Saint Francis2 Saint Francis National Holiday3 Celebrations and initiatives In 2026, the feast of Saint Francis will coincide with the Eighth Centenary of the Saint of Assisi. On this occasion, it will once again be recognised as an…
Contents1 What is the First Confession2 The First Confession explained to children.3 Thoughts for the First Confession First Confession is a fundamental moment for the spiritual growth of a child, because it teaches him the concept of Repentance and divine forgiveness and prepares him to…