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Religion


The Camino de Santiago: history and curiosities of one of the most famous religious itineraries

The Camino de Santiago: history and curiosities of one of the most famous religious itineraries

For centuries, the Camino de Santiago has represented one of...
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The Fathers of the Church: Who They Were and What is Meant by Patristics

The Fathers of the Church are the primary Christian writers,...
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The Beloved Disciple: Who was the disciple “loved” by Jesus

Giovanni, the beloved disciple of Jesus. A fisherman, like the...
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Priestly Ordination: Here’s How One Becomes a Priest

With Priestly Ordination, a man becomes a priest in every...
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Liturgy


The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical times of the Catholic Church are the seasons...
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From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Let’s get...
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On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

50 days after Easter, she will untie the knots and...
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Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

Have you ever been fascinated by a wooden lectern holding...
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Saints and blessed


When Holiness Runs in the Family: Stories of Siblings Who Became Saints Together

When Holiness Runs in the Family: Stories of Siblings Who Became Saints Together

Stories of Saintly Siblings: When Holiness Runs in the Family. From Saints Cyril and Methodius, co-patrons of Europe, to Saint...
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The patron saint of marriages Saint Anthony of Padua

The patron saint of marriages Saint Anthony of Padua

Doctor of the Church, Hammer of Heretics, Protector of the Poor, Saint Anthony of Padua is also considered the patron...
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St Augustine of Canterbury, evangelizer of England

St Augustine of Canterbury, evangelizer of England

St. Augustine of Canterbury, known as the Apostle of England, is adored as a saint by Catholics and Anglicans. His...
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Saint Matthew: the apostle who took the place of Judas Iscariot

Saint Matthew: the apostle who took the place of Judas Iscariot

Saint Matthew the Apostle, the protector of engineers and butchers, was the only apostle not chosen by Jesus, but by...
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Christmas


The Advent Crown in the church: 10 curiosities

The Advent Crown in the church: 10 curiosities

The Advent Crown in church and at home: what does...
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Setting the table at Christmas: plus many DIY ideas

The table of the Festival is a symbol of welcome...
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The Nativity Scene of Greccio: the Nativity Scene of San Francesco

What is the nativity scene's history? Where does this tradition...
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The shepherds of the Neapolitan nativity scene of the 1700s: discovering this nativity art

Neapolitan Nativity shepherds are artistic products that come from a...
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Blown glass ornaments
Neapolitan Nativity
Nativity with waterfall
Christmas village set
Blown glass ornaments
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Neapolitan Nativity
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Christmas village set
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