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History and Works of Saint John of God

History and Works of Saint John of God

29 June 2026
Maria Lactans or Madonna del latte: God becomes human under the aegis of a woman

Maria Lactans or Madonna del latte: God becomes human under the aegis of a woman

24 June 2026
Sulphur Shampoo: Benefits and When to Use It

Sulphur Shampoo: Benefits and When to Use It

22 June 2026
The Franciscan Rosary: a prayer full of joy

The Franciscan Rosary: a prayer full of joy

17 June 2026
Eucharistic Adoration: What It Is and When It Is Practised

Eucharistic Adoration: What It Is and When It Is Practised

15 June 2026
Festival of the Lilies: the city of Nola’s devotion to Saint Paolino

Festival of the Lilies: the city of Nola’s devotion to Saint Paolino

10 June 2026
Ascension of the Lord: the meaning of the feast

Ascension of the Lord: the meaning of the feast

8 June 2026
Wood maintenance: how to take care of it over the years

Wood maintenance: how to take care of it over the years

1 June 2026
Seven Holy Founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary

Seven Holy Founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary

27 May 2026
Saint Philip Neri and the Birth of the Oratory

Saint Philip Neri and the Birth of the Oratory

25 May 2026
What are freshwater pearls?

What are freshwater pearls?

20 May 2026
Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, the Saint to Invoke for Rain

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, the Saint to Invoke for Rain

18 May 2026
Basilica of San Zeno: the bronze tiles of its famous portal

Basilica of San Zeno: the bronze tiles of its famous portal

13 May 2026
Natural hardstones: list by name and meaning

Natural hardstones: list by name and meaning

11 May 2026
What is the difference between a duomo, a cathedral and a basilica? Let’s clarify

What is the difference between a duomo, a cathedral and a basilica? Let’s clarify

6 May 2026
The History of Saint Florian of Lorch, the Patron Saint of Firefighters

The History of Saint Florian of Lorch, the Patron Saint of Firefighters

4 May 2026
Litany of Loreto: the most popular prayer to the Madonna

Litany of Loreto: the most popular prayer to the Madonna

29 April 2026
Saint Efisio and the Most Famous Festival in Sardinia

Saint Efisio and the Most Famous Festival in Sardinia

27 April 2026
Feast of Saint Francis: the Eighth Centenary and its recognition as a national holiday in Italy

Feast of Saint Francis: the Eighth Centenary and its recognition as a national holiday in Italy

22 April 2026
The Sacrament of First Confession: what it is and how it takes place

The Sacrament of First Confession: what it is and how it takes place

20 April 2026
Saint Mark the Evangelist: the disciple of Saints Peter and Paul

Saint Mark the Evangelist: the disciple of Saints Peter and Paul

15 April 2026
Spiritual discernment: what it is and how it is practised

Spiritual discernment: what it is and how it is practised

13 April 2026
For an urgent cause, address your prayers to Saint Expeditus

For an urgent cause, address your prayers to Saint Expeditus

8 April 2026
All of Jesus’ parables

All of Jesus’ parables

6 April 2026

Religion

History and Works of Saint John of God

History and Works of Saint John of God

29 June 2026
Saint John of God made charity and the care of...
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Maria Lactans or Madonna del latte: God becomes human under the aegis of a woman

Maria Lactans or Madonna del latte: God becomes human under the aegis of a woman

24 June 2026
The Madonna del Latte is an ancient and powerful iconography...
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The Franciscan Rosary: a prayer full of joy

The Franciscan Rosary: a prayer full of joy

17 June 2026
As in every aspect of existence, Saint Francis preached joy...
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Eucharistic Adoration: What It Is and When It Is Practised

Eucharistic Adoration: What It Is and When It Is Practised

15 June 2026
Eucharistic Adoration establishes a deep dialogue between each believer and...
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Liturgy

Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

3 February 2025
Liturgical accessories are a fundamental part of the celebration of...
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The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical year: let us clarify

19 July 2023
The liturgical times of the Catholic Church are the seasons...
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From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

12 July 2023
Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Let’s get...
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On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

5 June 2023
50 days after Easter, she will untie the knots and...
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Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

27 August 2019
Have you ever been fascinated by a wooden lectern holding...
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Saints and blessed

History and Works of Saint John of God

History and Works of Saint John of God

29 June 2026
Saint John of God made charity and the care of the sick and destitute his life’s mission. Here is how...
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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary

Seven Holy Founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary

27 May 2026
On 17 February, the Church commemorates the Seven Holy Founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary, who renounced...
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Saint Philip Neri and the Birth of the Oratory

Saint Philip Neri and the Birth of the Oratory

25 May 2026
Saint Philip Neri served God and man with devotion, joy, and extraordinary warmth. The Apostle of Rome and the Saint...
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Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, the Saint to Invoke for Rain

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, the Saint to Invoke for Rain

18 May 2026
Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, a theologian and a man of great heart and charity, is also remembered for several miracles...
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Christmas

Saint Stephen: The First Martyr of Christianity

Saint Stephen: The First Martyr of Christianity

17 December 2025
26 December is the feast day of Saint Stephen, the...
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Sustainable Christmas: Decorating Mindfully

Sustainable Christmas: Decorating Mindfully

10 December 2025
Wooden Christmas trees, DIY decorations, recycled plastic baubles, low-energy lights:...
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The Adoration of the Shepherds: When the Angel Announced the Birth of Jesus

The Adoration of the Shepherds: When the Angel Announced the Birth of Jesus

1 December 2025
The Adoration of the Shepherds: from the Gospel of Luke...
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Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

24 November 2025
Last-minute Christmas gifts: unique gift ideas that bring joy both...
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