Religion

Cross of the Camargue: the cross that unites the symbols of the theological virtues

Cross of the Camargue: the cross that unites the symbols of the theological virtues

Contents1 The Three Theological Virtues2 Symbols of Faith, Hope and Charity3 The Cross of the Camargue Cross, still and heart: the symbols of the three theological virtues are united in the Cross of the Camargue. Here is the story of this symbol. There are different…

Cercis Siliquastrum or Tree of Judah: where the apostle chose to die

Cercis Siliquastrum or Tree of Judah: where the apostle chose to die

A cursed plant but with a beautiful flowering: here is the story of the Tree of Judah and its characteristics. We spoke in one of our articles about Judas Iscariot, the Apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ and delivered him to death. What happened after the…

The Madonna of Tindari: the Black Madonna and her sanctuary on the sea

The Madonna of Tindari: the Black Madonna and her sanctuary on the sea

The Madonnina di Tindari ‘chose’ to stop in the small town of the same name in the province of Messina. Here his feast day is celebrated every year on 7 and 8 September. To understand the cult born around the Madonna of Tindari it is…

Saint Mary on the Sea: the Madonna found adrift on a beach

Saint Mary on the Sea: the Madonna found adrift on a beach

The devotion to Saint Mary on the Sea stems from a very suggestive legend. Discover how it is celebrated in Maiori and Santa Maria di Castellabate In our study of the Marian Titles, among other appellations referring to Our Lady and linked to places where…

Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Saint Gregory the Great, “the consul of God”, venerated as a saint and doctor of the Church. But who was this extraordinary man? It has not happened to many men in the course of history to receive from their contemporaries the title of Magno, ‘great’.…

Mary Magdalene wife of Jesus: let’s clarify

Mary Magdalene wife of Jesus: let’s clarify

Contents1 Did Jesus ever get married?2 Marriage and Celibacy of Jesus3 Mary Magdalene married to Jesus What is the truth about Mary Magdalene? Wife of Jesus or simple disciple? Let’s find out in this article. Did Jesus ever get married? In the Jewish society in…

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…