Religion

Contents1 Jacob2 Joseph and his brothers3 Samson and Delilah4 Queen Esther5 Bile Stories for children The stories of the Bible are so many, and so compelling that over the centuries they have inspired countless artists and writers, up to modern directors who have made films…

July 30 is the World Day of Friendship, a celebration born to celebrate one of the most wonderful aspects of coexistence between men. On the occasion of the World Day of Friendship we wanted to verify what is the exact definition of this form of…

Contents1 History of Sant’Anna2 The meaning of the name Anna3 4 Gifts for the grandparents On July 26, St. Anne and St. Joachim, the parents of the Virgin Mary, are celebrated. Let’s find out why. Although the Day of the Grandparents was established as a…

Contents1 The cross-medal of Saint Benedict2 Material and workmanship3 The lines Saint Benedict of Norcia, Patron Saint of Europe, throughout his life he fought against the devil he cast out in the name of the Cross. This is how the Saint Benedict medal inspired an…

Contents1 History of Saint Maria Goretti2 Casa Santa Maria Goretti, pilgrimage destination3 The sanctuary of Maria Goretti in Nettuno On July 6, Saint Maria Goretti, the holy child who died to preserve her innocence, is remembered. Here is how her cult was born. Devotion to…

Contents1 But when was this party instituted?2 The meaning of Corpus Christi3 How Corpus Christi is celebrated in the various areas of Italy4 The mysteries of Campobasso5 The Corpus Domini of Orvieto6 The flowers of Spello The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is one of the…

Contents1 Motherhood in the Sacred Texts2 Eve: mother of all living3 Bathsheba: wife and mother of kings4 Iochebed: the brave mother of Moses5 Elizabeth: mother in adulthood6 Mary: the chosen mother The mother, pillar of every family, beating heart and source of life for those…

Contents1 What’s a religious sacrifice?2 How to make a sacrifice to the Madonna3 Children’s sacrifice4 San Francis’ sacrifices A sacrifice to Our Lady, a small sign of devotion to show great love. But how to make one enjoyable? Let us start from the assumption that,…

May, the month of love has always been dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Let’s find out how to pray for grace in this special month. May has always been a month closely linked to the symbolism of rebirth and the cycle of life. This year…

Contents1 Pilgrimages of Faith2 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje3 Pilgrimage to Lourdes4 Pilgrimage to Fatima5 Macerata – Loreto pilgrimage6 The pilgrimage to the Holy Land God’s action on this Earth leaves a strong mark that attracts us: here are five pilgrimages of faith to be made at…

Contents1 Prayer of the expectant mother2 Prayer of the expectant mother to Santa Rita3 Who is the protector of pregnant women?4 Gifts for expecting moms Pregnancy is a special period, made up of joys, hardships and daily surprises: here are some good ideas for expectant…

Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Pietà is one of the most famous works of art of all time and one of the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Let’s discover the secrets of this wonderful sculpture. It is difficult to think of a work of art that is as…

Contents1 The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper by Giotto2 The Crucifixion by Giotto3 The Entombment of Christ by Caravaggio4 The Lamentation over the dead Christ by Mantegna5 The Pietà by Michelangelo and the Lamentation of Christ by Giotto6 The Resurrection…

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 How is Jewish passover calculated?2 Christian Easter3 High or low Easter: what is meant? Each year changes date but remains the most important holiday: in this article, you will find out how Easter is calculated in the Jewish and Christian world. The most important…

Contents1 How to make a foil to the Madonna2 What do we have to give up?3 Religious foil not maintained Lent, a time of penance, prayer and devotion. What are the most suitable Lenten florets to prepare for Easter in the best way? Of all…

Contents1 The Meaning of Ash Wednesday2 Why is ash used?3 Ash Wednesday fasting Carnival is about to end. After Shrove Tuesday there is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. But where does this particular festival originate? What is Ash Wednesday? Where does its…

Contents1 Why is it celebrated and when2 History3 The purification of Mary La Candlemas, the story of a party with great suggestions that has its roots in pre-Christian rites linked to the triumph of light. Let’s find out what it symbolises for the faithful and…