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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 Life of Saint Margaret of Cortona2 Santa Margherita da Cortona: protector of women who have to give birth3 The miracles of Santa Margherita da Cortona4 Feast of Santa Margherita da Cortona5 Sanctuary of Santa Margherita da Cortona We discover the figure of Saint Margaret…
Contents1 What is a Shrine2 The Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo3 23 September What drives thousands of people to visit the Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo every year? Let’s get to know one of the most famous pilgrimage sites…
Contents1 So, what is charity2 Mother Teresa of Calcutta and her work of charity3 Good resolutions for the new year A new year has begun. Time for budgets and good intentions. What if our most important and sincere purpose was charity towards others? Mother Teresa…
Contents1 His life2 The Cantico of Creature3 St. Francis and the animals St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most loved and venerated saints by the Catholic Church. Close to the poor, brother of the least, he made love for all God’s creatures his…
Contents1 But what binds this young and beloved saint to the night of the shooting stars?2 When is the night of San Lorenzo?3 Poem about the night of San Lorenzo4 Phrases for the night of San Lorenzo5 San Lorenzo night song6 The Night of St.…
On November 25th we celebrate the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a young woman born and raised in Egypt and famous both for her many qualities shown during her life and the sanctity of her death. Catherine, born in Alexandria of Egypt from a…
Contents1 The history of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe2 The Basilica of Saint Mary of Guadalupe3 Expiatory Temple to Christ the King4 Temple of the Pocito5 Capuchin Nuns’ Temple6 How to get to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Basilica of…
Contents1 Saint Gerard and the religious call2 Miracles of Saint Gerard3 Prayer to saint Gerard Majella The miracles of Saint Gerard Majella let the world know the human and spiritual story of this exceptional young man. Let’s find out more about the saint Patron of…
The scapular has evolved throughout time, from being a work garment for monks to becoming a devotional object used also by lay people. What is its meaning? And most of all, how can we wear it without falling into error? At the beginning, the scapular…
Pope Francis’ pacific revolution. On the fifth anniversary of his election, recently celebrated, let’s see how the Church has changed and if it is changing under the lead of this special man. ‘There is nothing greater and more fruitful than love: it bestows all dignity…
Symbol of light and grace given directly by God, the Saints halo expresses their bliss status and the divine majesty they are appointed with. The saints halo, the nimbus, the vesica piscis (or almond). The irradiating light has been present in art illustrations since very…
Garden statues, an ancient but yet current tradition. Enrich your garden with garden statues depicting sacred subjects, made of resin, wood, stone and marble Decorate your garden with outside statues. How to choose the most appropriate garden statues for your taste and inclination. An old-fashioned…
Contents1 The apparitions and the story of the Miraculous Medal2 The meanings of the Miraculous Medal: miraculous, shiny and painful3 The Novena to the Miraculous Medal The Miraculous Medal is a symbol of devotion and love recognized by the Catholic Church. It is a support…
Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. […] Surrender to me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried…
The history of Europe and of the Western world as we know them goes through many and constant political and social changes, economical and thoughts revolutions. The study of these phenomena is fundamental to understand history, and should also be the core and engine of…
What makes Padre Pio, known today as Saint Pio from Pietralcina, such an adored and celebrated figure since he was still alive, and yet so discussed? The popular adoration he received since his youth is probably due to his fame as thaumaturge, to the miraculous…
Padre Pio is a figure that was controversial and debated in the Catholic Church sphere for a long time. Even after his canonization on June 16th 2002 by Pope John Paul II, his name kept splitting the public opinion between those who recognize his sanctity…