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Who helped Jesus carry the cross? Simon of Cyrene, despite himself a participant in the Passion and protagonist of the fifth station of the Way of the Cross. But who was he? The Synoptic Gospels recount the journey of Jesus to the hill of the…
Jesus’ crown of thorns is one of the most emblematic symbols of the Passion. Let’s find out why and what has happened to it over the centuries In ancient times, when a Roman soldier performed acts of great bravery, such that he rendered great service…
The meaning of INRI on the cross of Jesus: where does it come from and what does this mysterious abbreviation that appears in all depictions of Jesus on the cross mean? And what is the meaning of the name Jesus? Each one of us, attending…
Contents1 The Chair of Saint Peter by Bernini2 The Celebration of the Chair of Saint Peter3 The cathedra Petri What is meant by the Chair of Saint Peter? What is and where is this precious artefact? What is celebrated on February 22? February 22 is…
What was the true face of Jesus? What ethnicity did he belong to? A question that has fascinated and divided scholars and theologians for two thousand years If we were to ask a child what Jesus looked like, he would not have the slightest hesitation:…
February 15 celebrates St. Faustinus, the patron saint of singles in spite of himself. Let’s find out why We are all familiar with Valentine’s Day, the day of lovers, which falls on February 14. Perhaps not everyone knows, however, that February 15 is the day…
Contents1 Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s Quotes2 St. John Bosco’s Quotes3 St. Francis’ Quotes4 St. Augustine’s Quotes5 Padre Pio’s Quotes6 St. Paul’s Quotes7 St. Francis of Paola’s Quotes8 St. Bernard of Clairvaux’ Quotes9 St. Thomas Aquinas Quotes Quotes of the saints, spoken and written by men…
Contents1 Feast of Candlemas2 Purification of Mary3 Proverbs about Candlemas The presentation of Jesus to the temple is celebrated on February 2. Also known as the Feast of the Purification of Mary, or Candlemas, it is a holiday that has taken on many different and…
Contents1 The Blessed Sacrament2 Tips for proper use of the Eucharistic Lamp3 What pillar candles are best to use? A symbol of God’s presence in every church, the Blessed Sacrament needs a special lamp that is perpetually lit. It is the lamp for the Blessed…
Contents1 The origin of plenary indulgence2 The Bull of Forgiveness: the first plenary indulgence in history3 Plenary indulgence for the deceased4 The Handbook of Indulgences5 St. Francis of Assisi and the forgiveness of pilgrims What is a plenary indulgence? Here’s why Pope Francis granted it…
Recycle DIY candle wax? An idea for savings, but also a creative game. Let’s discover how to make candles An article on how to recycle candles? It’s the right time of the year! After Christmas, you will surely find many wax “leftovers” at home, perfect…
Nativity moss, a precious gift from nature for our Holidays, deserves to be carefully preserved Everyone likes the natural and inimitable effect of crib moss. Although collecting moss is forbidden in our country, as it is a protected species, there is still a widespread tendency…
The statue of the Baby Jesus of Prague has always been an object of great popular devotion and over the centuries has inspired the spiritual fervor of many faithful all over the world The Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné, “Church of the Virgin Mary of Victory,”…
The fleeing to Egypt is an episode from Jesus’ childhood. Between history and faith here is the Savior’s first journey Not all the canonical Gospels recount the early days of Jesus’ life in a precise and timely manner. For example, we saw how only Luke…
A new year has begun. May it also be an occasion for spiritual renewal? In this article, we see how to rediscover faith with prayer, meditation and the constant improvement of oneself The end of the old year and the beginning of the new year…
Contents1 Who was Saint Sylvester2 The origins of the celebration3 The traditions of Saint Sylvester night New Year’s Eve celebrates the memory of Saint Sylvester, one of the most eminent figures of early Christianity. But there are also many popular traditions related to this very…
Contents1 Where to start a DIY Nativity scene2 What materials to use to make a DIY Nativity scene3 How to make a Nativity scene on multiple levels4 How to build homes5 How to colour the Nativity scene6 How to put rock paper in the Nativity…
Contents1 Novena Christmas: what it is2 History3 What it means From 16 to 24 December, during those nine days that precede Christmas, believers wait for the birth of Jesus. Let’s find out how to prepare with the Christmas Novena nine prayers. The last days before…