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Our Lady of Fatima: Penance and prayer are salvation

Our Lady of Fatima: Penance and prayer are salvation

Contents1 History of Our Lady of Fatima2 The three shepherds of Fatima3 The three Secrets of Fatima4 Sanctuary of Fatima On 13 May we celebrate the Madonna of Fatima. Her invitation to penance and prayer as instruments of salvation today is more timely than ever.…

The Florets of St. Francis explained briefly

The Florets of St. Francis explained briefly

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…

Santa Margherita da Cortona: protector of women in childbirth

Santa Margherita da Cortona: protector of women in childbirth

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…

The Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo

The Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo

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…

Mother Teresa symbol of charity

Mother Teresa symbol of charity

Contents1 So, what is charity2 Mother Teresa of Calcutta and her work of charity3 Good resolutions for the new year What if our most important and sincere purpose was charity towards others? Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a master in this. The holiday season predisposes…

The Canticle of the Creatures of St. Francis

The Canticle of the Creatures of St. Francis

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…

The night of San Lorenzo: the night of shooting stars

The night of San Lorenzo: the night of shooting stars

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.…

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

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…

The miracles of Saint Gerard Majella

The miracles of Saint Gerard Majella

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…

What is the Scapular?

What is the Scapular?

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…

Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis

Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis

Contents1 Pope Francis and Love2 A humble Pope3 Theological studies and communication 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…

Saint Teresa of Avila: Spanish nun and mystic

Saint Teresa of Avila: Spanish nun and mystic

Saint Teresa of Avila was a Spanish nun and mystic. One of the few women declared a Doctor of the Church, she reformed the Carmelite order and proposed a model of faith based on the friendship between man and God and on a deeply human…

The halo: origins and meaning

The halo: origins and meaning

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: how to choose your outside religious garden statue

Garden statues: how to choose your outside religious garden statue

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…

The story of the Miraculous Medal: from apparitions to the novena

The story of the Miraculous Medal: from apparitions to the novena

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…

Jesus said there is no better novena than this one, and it only consists of 11 words!

Jesus said there is no better novena than this one, and it only consists of 11 words!

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 saints that changed the world

The saints that changed the world

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…

Padre Pio and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin

Padre Pio and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin

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…