Christianity

Three important Saints teach us how to carry the spirit of Easter with us at all times.

Three important Saints teach us how to carry the spirit of Easter with us at all times.

The celebration of Holy Easter is getting closer and closer, a moment of joy and reflection for all Christians throughout the world.…

Does God forgive sins and mistakes made in the past? How to receive his forgiveness

Does God forgive sins and mistakes made in the past? How to receive his forgiveness

When we commit bad sins or actions, the thought of remorse often torments us. If you are wondering if God forgives evil and…

The power of confession during Lent

The power of confession during Lent

Lent is the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. It is a 40-day period of spiritual preparation in…

Are swearing or swearing more serious?

Are swearing or swearing more serious?

In this article we want to talk about very unpleasant expressions addressed to God, often used too lightly, blasphemies and curses. These 2…

Why Jesus was associated with “The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”

Why Jesus was associated with “The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”

In the ancient world, humans were deeply connected to the nature around them. The mutual respect between humanity and the natural world was evident and…

Francesca of the Blessed Sacrament and the souls of Purgatory

Francesca of the Blessed Sacrament and the souls of Purgatory

Frances of the Blessed Sacrament, a barefoot Carmelite from Pamplona was an extraordinary figure who had numerous experiences with the Souls in Purgatory. There…

The origins of the Easter Egg. What do chocolate eggs represent for us Christians?

The origins of the Easter Egg. What do chocolate eggs represent for us Christians?

If we talk about Easter, it is likely that the first thing that comes to mind are chocolate eggs. This sweet delicacy is given as a gift…

The image of the Virgin Mary is visible to everyone but in reality the niche is empty (Apparition of the Madonna in Argentina)

The image of the Virgin Mary is visible to everyone but in reality the niche is empty (Apparition of the Madonna in Argentina)

The mysterious phenomenon of the Virgin Mary of Altagracia has shaken the small community of Cordoba, Argentina, for over a century. What makes this…

The meaning of INRI on the cross of Jesus

The meaning of INRI on the cross of Jesus

Today we want to talk about the INRI writing on the cross of Jesus, to better understand its meaning. This writing on the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus does not…

Easter: 10 curiosities about the symbols of Christ's passion

The Easter holidays, both Jewish and Christian, are full of symbols linked to liberation and salvation. Passover commemorates the flight of the Jews…

A prayer for Lent: “Have mercy on me, O God, through your goodness, wash me from all my iniquities and cleanse me from my sin”

A prayer for Lent: “Have mercy on me, O God, through your goodness, wash me from all my iniquities and cleanse me from my sin”

Lent is the liturgical period that precedes Easter and is characterized by forty days of penance, fasting and prayer. This preparation time…

Grow in virtue by practicing fasting and Lenten abstinence

Grow in virtue by practicing fasting and Lenten abstinence

Usually, when we hear about fasting and abstinence we imagine ancient practices if they were mainly used to lose weight or regulate the metabolism. These two…

The Pope, sadness is a disease of the soul, an evil that leads to wickedness

The Pope, sadness is a disease of the soul, an evil that leads to wickedness

Sadness is a feeling common to all of us, but it is important to recognize the difference between a sadness that leads to spiritual growth and that…

How to improve your relationship with God and choose a good resolution for Lent

How to improve your relationship with God and choose a good resolution for Lent

Lent is a 40-day period preceding Easter, during which Christians are called to reflect, fast, pray and do…

Jesus teaches us to keep the light within us to face the dark moments

Jesus teaches us to keep the light within us to face the dark moments

Life, as we all know, is made up of moments of joy in which it seems like touching the sky and difficult moments, much more numerous, in…

How to live Lent with the advice of Saint Teresa of Avila

How to live Lent with the advice of Saint Teresa of Avila

The arrival of Lent is a time of reflection and preparation for Christians ahead of the Easter Triduum, the culmination of the celebration of Easter. However,…

Lenten fasting is a renunciation that trains you to do good

Lenten fasting is a renunciation that trains you to do good

Lent is a very important period for Christians, a time of purification, reflection and penance in preparation for Easter. This period lasts 40…

An extraordinary path towards salvation - this is what the Holy Door represents

An extraordinary path towards salvation - this is what the Holy Door represents

The Holy Door is a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages and which has remained alive to this day in some cities throughout…

Saint Benedict of Nursia and the progress brought by the monks to Europe

Saint Benedict of Nursia and the progress brought by the monks to Europe

The Middle Ages are often considered a dark age, in which technological and artistic progress came to a halt and ancient culture was swept away…

5 pilgrimage places that are worth seeing at least once in your life

5 pilgrimage places that are worth seeing at least once in your life

During the pandemic we were forced to stay at home and we understood the value and importance of being able to travel and discover places where…

What the Scapular of Carmel represents and what are the privileges of those who wear it

What the Scapular of Carmel represents and what are the privileges of those who wear it

The Scapular is a garment that has taken on a spiritual and symbolic meaning over the centuries. Originally, it was a strip of cloth worn over…

The martyrs of Otranto with 800 beheadings are an example of faith and courage

The martyrs of Otranto with 800 beheadings are an example of faith and courage

Today we want to talk to you about the story of the 813 martyrs of Otranto, a terrible and bloody episode in the history of the Christian Church. In 1480, the city of…

Saint Dismas, the thief crucified together with Jesus who went to Heaven (Prayer)

Saint Dismas, the thief crucified together with Jesus who went to Heaven (Prayer)

Saint Dismas, also known as the Good Thief is a very special character who appears only in a few lines of the Gospel of Luke. He is mentioned…

Candlemas, a holiday of pagan origins adapted to Christianity

Candlemas, a holiday of pagan origins adapted to Christianity

In this article we want to talk to you about Candlemas, a Christian holiday that falls on February 2nd each year, but was originally celebrated as a holiday…

What do we know about how Mary lived after Jesus' resurrection?

What do we know about how Mary lived after Jesus' resurrection?

After the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Gospels don't say much about what happened to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Thanks though...

Judas Iscariot «They will say that I betrayed him, that I sold him for thirty denarii, that I rebelled against my Master. These people know nothing about me."

Judas Iscariot «They will say that I betrayed him, that I sold him for thirty denarii, that I rebelled against my Master. These people know nothing about me."

Judas Iscariot is one of the most controversial characters in biblical history. Best known for being the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ, Judas is…

How to defeat evil? Consecrated to the immaculate heart of Mary and that of her son Jesus

How to defeat evil? Consecrated to the immaculate heart of Mary and that of her son Jesus

We live in a time where it seems like evil is trying to prevail. Darkness seems to envelop the world and the temptation to give in to despair...

Sharing your faith experience with friends brings us all closer to Jesus

Sharing your faith experience with friends brings us all closer to Jesus

True evangelization occurs when the Word of God, revealed in Jesus Christ and transmitted by the Church, reaches the hearts of people and brings them…

Saint Paul's hymn to charity, love is the best way

Saint Paul's hymn to charity, love is the best way

Charity is the religious term to indicate love. In this article we want to leave you a hymn to love, perhaps the most famous and sublime ever written. Before…

The world needs love and Jesus is ready to give it to him, why is he hiding among the poor and the most needy?

The world needs love and Jesus is ready to give it to him, why is he hiding among the poor and the most needy?

According to Jean Vanier, Jesus is the figure the world is waiting for, the savior who will give meaning to life. We live in a world full…

The history of the feast of Maria SS. Mother of God (Prayer to the Most Holy Mary)

The history of the feast of Maria SS. Mother of God (Prayer to the Most Holy Mary)

The feast of Mary Most Holy Mother of God celebrated on January 1st, the civil New Year's Day, marks the conclusion of the Octave of Christmas. The tradition of…

The mystery of the Veil of Veronica with the imprint of the face of Jesus

The mystery of the Veil of Veronica with the imprint of the face of Jesus

Today we want to tell you the story of the Veronica cloth, a name that probably won't tell you much since it is not mentioned in the canonical gospels.…

After her death, the writing “Maria” appears on Sister Giuseppina's arm

After her death, the writing “Maria” appears on Sister Giuseppina's arm

Maria Grazia was born in Palermo, Sicily, on 23 March 1875. Even as a child, she showed a great devotion to the Catholic faith and a strong propensity…

Did you know that during the recitation of the Our Father it is not appropriate to hold hands?

Did you know that during the recitation of the Our Father it is not appropriate to hold hands?

The recitation of the Our Father during mass is part of the Catholic liturgy and other Christian traditions. The Our Father is a very…

The miter of San Gennaro, patron saint of Naples, the most precious object of the treasure

The miter of San Gennaro, patron saint of Naples, the most precious object of the treasure

San Gennaro is the patron saint of Naples and is known throughout the world for his treasure which is found in the Museum of…

Natuzza Evolo, Padre Pio, Don Dolindo Ruotolo: suffering, mystical experiences, the fight against the devil

Natuzza Evolo, Padre Pio, Don Dolindo Ruotolo: suffering, mystical experiences, the fight against the devil

Natuzza Evolo, Padre Pio da Pietrelcina and Don Dolindo Ruotolo are three Italian Catholic figures known for their mystical experiences, suffering, clashes…

The Christmas of Jesus, a source of hope

The Christmas of Jesus, a source of hope

This Christmas season, we reflect on the birth of Jesus, a time when hope entered the world with the incarnation of the Son of God. Isaiah…

Saint John of the Cross: what to do to find tranquility of the soul (Prayer to Saint John to obtain graces Video)

Saint John of the Cross: what to do to find tranquility of the soul (Prayer to Saint John to obtain graces Video)

St. John of the Cross states that to get closer to God and allow Him to find us, we need to put our person in order. The riots…

5 blessings that can be received through prayer

5 blessings that can be received through prayer

Prayer is a gift from the Lord that allows us to communicate directly with Him. We can thank Him, ask for graces and blessings and grow spiritually. But…

“Teach me your mercy O Lord” Powerful prayer to remember that God loves us and always forgives us

“Teach me your mercy O Lord” Powerful prayer to remember that God loves us and always forgives us

Today we want to talk to you about mercy, that profound feeling of compassion, forgiveness and kindness towards those who find themselves in situations of suffering, difficulty...

Because the Madonna appears more often than Jesus

Because the Madonna appears more often than Jesus

Today we want to answer a question that we have all asked ourselves at least once in our lives. Because the Madonna appears much more often than Jesus.…

Epiphany: the sacred formula to protect the home

Epiphany: the sacred formula to protect the home

During the Epiphany, signs or symbols appear on the doors of houses. These signs are a blessing formula that dates back to the Middle Ages and comes from…

Padre Pio loved spending Christmas nights in front of the nativity scene

Padre Pio loved spending Christmas nights in front of the nativity scene

Padre Pio, the saint of Pietralcina, during the nights preceding Christmas, stopped in front of the nativity scene to contemplate Baby Jesus, the little God.…

The Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano is a visible and permanent miracle

The Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano is a visible and permanent miracle

Today we will tell you the story of the Eucharistic miracle that occurred in Lanciano in the 700th century, in a historical period in which Emperor Leo III persecuted the cult...

Feast of the day for December 8: the story of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

Feast of the day for December 8: the story of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

Saint of the Day for December 8 The Story of the Immaculate Conception of Mary A feast called the Conception of Mary arose in the Eastern Church in the XNUMXth century.…

Temptations: the way not to give in is to pray

Temptations: the way not to give in is to pray

Small prayer to help you not to fall into sin The message of Jesus, “Pray not to enter into temptation” is one of the most important that…

A novena in preparation for Christmas

A novena in preparation for Christmas

This traditional novena recalls the expectations of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the birth of Christ approached. Features a mix of scripture verses, prayers ...

When Padre Pio celebrated Christmas, the baby Jesus appeared

When Padre Pio celebrated Christmas, the baby Jesus appeared

St. Padre Pio loved Christmas. He has held a special devotion to the Baby Jesus ever since he was a child. According to the Capuchin priest Fr. Joseph ...

The Holy Rosary, the prayer to obtain everything “Pray it often, as soon as you can”

The Holy Rosary, the prayer to obtain everything “Pray it often, as soon as you can”

The Holy Rosary is a traditional Marian prayer which consists of a series of meditations and prayers dedicated to the Mother of God. According to tradition…

Are you going through a difficult time? Here is the psalm that can help you when you are distressed

Are you going through a difficult time? Here is the psalm that can help you when you are distressed

Very often in life we ​​go through difficult moments and precisely in those moments we should turn to God and find an effective language to communicate with...