Religion

Who was Mary Magdalene” History and life of the “Apostle of the Apostles”

Who was Mary Magdalene” History and life of the “Apostle of the Apostles”

Contents1 History of Mary Magdalene2 Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute?3 Gospel of Mary Magdalene4 Maddalena: meaning of the name and name day Among the disciples, there were also several women. We know better Mary Magdalene, the apostle who left everything to follow Jesus. Santa Maria…

Who were the 12 apostles and discover the difference between apostles and disciples

Who were the 12 apostles and discover the difference between apostles and disciples

Contents1 The names of the 12 apostles2 The jobs of the twelve apostles3 What are the Acts of the Apostles4 The letters of the apostles5 Difference between Apostles and Disciples6 What did the apostles do after the death of Jesus Who were the 12 apostles,…

The apocryphal gospels: what differentiates them from the canonical ones

The apocryphal gospels: what differentiates them from the canonical ones

Contents1 The Apocrypha2 Differences between canonical gospels and apocrypha3 Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels The apocryphal gospels are not part of the New Testament: what differentiates them from the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John, considered canonical? We all know, thanks to the accounts of…

The true story of Judas Iscariot: known for betraying the Messiah

The true story of Judas Iscariot: known for betraying the Messiah

Contents1 The Origins of Judas Iscariot2 Judas’ role among the Apostles3 Judas’ betrayal in exchange for 30 dinars4 “One of you will betray me”: Last Supper5 The kiss of Judas Judas’ name is linked to the sad story of the apostle who betrayed Jesus: read…

Saint Clare, who embraced poverty in the footsteps of Saint Francis

Saint Clare, who embraced poverty in the footsteps of Saint Francis

Contents1 Saint Clare and her encounter with Saint Francis2 A bond that united Saint Francis and Saint Clare3 The order of the Poor Clares4 Basilica of Santa Chiara Saint Clare followed the example of Saint Francis, renouncing all her possessions and sacrificing her young life…

Marian Titles: what are they and how many are all the names dedicated to Mary

Marian Titles: what are they and how many are all the names dedicated to Mary

Marian Titles: all the appellations with which Mary, mother of Jesus, is venerated. How many are Marian titles? And where do they come from? Since the origins of the veneration dedicated to her, the Virgin Mary has been attributed to many different names. These are…

Saint Peter in the Vatican: Church symbol of the whole Christian world

Saint Peter in the Vatican: Church symbol of the whole Christian world

Contents1 The tomb of Saint Peter2 Tombs of the popes in the church of Saint Peter3 The dome of Saint Peter4 The Pietà by Michelangelo5 The canopy of Saint Peter Saint Peter in the Vatican is a basilica full of meanings, mysteries and sacred works…

Stuffed wafers: the recipe for a surprising dessert

Stuffed wafers: the recipe for a surprising dessert

Contents1 How to make the wafers2 The ingredients of a wafer3 Stuffed wafers Stuffed wafers, a dessert with an ancient and irresistible flavour that evokes an age-old tradition. Let’s discover the most delicious recipes to make at home. Hearing about stuffed wafers can at first…

Sacred art on fabric, the most beautiful tapestries to express your faith

Sacred art on fabric, the most beautiful tapestries to express your faith

Contents1 How a tapestry is made2 The Jacquard frame3 Our religious tapestries Sacred tapestries have always been the protagonists of religious art. Preserved in churches all over the world, they are considered precious treasures to be exhibited only on great occasions. But some display them…

How to clean old icons and store them in the best way

How to clean old icons and store them in the best way

Contents1 How to clean old icons2 Who to contact for the care of ancient icons3 How to store old icons Sacred icons and artistic creations are imbued with an ancient sacredness that transcends the centuries. Let’s find out how to clean the old icons and…

How to clean silver jewelry

How to clean silver jewelry

Since ancient times, silver jewels have exercised a deep fascination. Let’s find out how to clean the silver jewelry to keep them bright and beautiful. Why it is important to know how to clean silver jewelry? The answer to this question lies in the very…

Abraham’s lineage until Jesus

Abraham’s lineage until Jesus

Contents1 Jesus starts from the history of the Jewish people2 Judaism and Christianity differences3 The value of numbers4 Jesus, Adam and the tree of life5 The Women in Jesus geneaology The lineage of Abraham, or the genealogy of Jesus, has a fundamental importance in the…

Our Lady of Medjugorje and the most significant places

Our Lady of Medjugorje and the most significant places

Contents1 Krizevac: The Mount of the Cross2 The Podbrdo3 The Church of St. James in Medjugorje4 The Paths of Medjugorje Our Lady of Medjugorje has rendered an otherwise anonymous village in Bosnia and Herzegovina unique and special. Let’s discover together the places of devotion that…

The tombs of the popes and all there is to know

The tombs of the popes and all there is to know

Where are the tombs of the popes? Let’s find out where the popes have been buried for centuries and how their burial takes place Where are the popes buried? A trivial question, perhaps, but that contains a deep meaning, closely connected to the very nature…

The patron saints of Europe: the patron saint for country

The patron saints of Europe: the patron saint for country

Each country has its patron saint: in this article, you will discover all the patron saints of Europe! Each unto its own, even for saints and countries. Knowing the history of Europe and the countries that make it up, one realises that many of the…

The fragrance of the saints: for every saint, a flower!

The fragrance of the saints: for every saint, a flower!

Contents1 The month of May month of Our Lady2 The lily, the flower of Santa Caterina3 Spikenard, the flower of St. Joseph4 The lily, the flower of Saint Anthony5 The Hypericum, the Flower of St. John6 All the flowers of Saint Teresa7 The Rose of…

Pope Paul VI, his memory celebrated on May 29

Pope Paul VI, his memory celebrated on May 29

Contents1 Life before becoming a Pontiff2 Pope from 1963 to 19783 When St. Paul VI is celebrated4 The Papal Encyclicals Pope Paul VI was a reserved and courteous man, with a refined intellect and great spiritual depth. He led the Catholic Church in a period…

How to recite the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii

How to recite the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii

Contents1 What is the supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii?2 Prayer to Our Lady of Pompeii: the text3 Padre Pio and the Rose at Our Lady of Pompeii4 The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeii The Virgin of the Rosary is celebrated on 8 May.…