Saints and blessed

The apparitions of Saint Michael the Archangel

The apparitions of Saint Michael the Archangel

Contents1 The apparition of the Bull2 The apparition of the Victory3 The apparition of Dedication (or Meditation)4 The apparition of the mole Adriana5 The apparition of the plague6 Other apparitions and shrines of Saint Michael Have you ever visited the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo? It…

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…

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…

Doctors of the Church: who are they and what are the requirements for having this title

Doctors of the Church: who are they and what are the requirements for having this title

Contents1 Saint Therese of Lisieux2 The most famous Doctors of the church3 Pope Gregory I, the Great4 Saint Ambrose of Milan, Sweet as honey5 St. Augustine, Doctor Gratiae6 St. Jerome On 1 October we celebrate Saint Therese of Lisieux, one of the four women proclaimed…

Saint Louis Gonzaga, patron saint of youths

Saint Louis Gonzaga, patron saint of youths

Contents1 The History of the Saint2 Patron Saint of Students3 Other young saints Saint Louis Gonzaga is one of those young people who, in the history of the Church, have dedicated their short lives to cultivating the virtues and caring for others. Young saints who…

The fragrance of the saints: for every saint, a flower!

The fragrance of the saints: for every saint, a flower!

Contents1 The month of May month of Our Lady2 The lily, the flower of Santa Caterina3 Spikenard, the flower of St. Joseph4 The lily, the flower of Saint Anthony5 The Hypericum, the Flower of St. John6 All the flowers of Saint Teresa7 The Rose of…

The flower of Saint Joseph is the nard: let’s find out together the reason why

The flower of Saint Joseph is the nard: let’s find out together the reason why

Saint Joseph, symbol of all the fathers. Pope Francis dedicated 2021 to him. But today we talk about an unusual aspect that concerns him: the flower of Saint Joseph Many words have been spent in order to express the importance of Saint Joseph, the putative…

Symbol of faith and courage: Joan of Arc, holy warrior

Symbol of faith and courage: Joan of Arc, holy warrior

Contents1 The story of Joan of Arc2 Trial and death at the stake3 Review of the judgment Joan of Arc, also known as the Flea of Orléans is a French national heroine. Her figure inspired the devotion of her contemporaries, and her tragic end made…

The tomb of Saint Peter and his incredible discovery

The tomb of Saint Peter and his incredible discovery

The tomb of St. Peter in Rome has always been considered one of the sacred places par excellence of Christianity. Simon, called Peter, was the head of the twelve apostles by the will of Jesus himself, designated by him as the head and founder of…

The story of St. George who killed a dragon

The story of St. George who killed a dragon

Contents1 History of San Giorgio2 Martyrdom of Saint George3 The dragon4 St. George’s Day The legend of Saint George and the dragon has become over time a parable of the struggle between good and evil. But who really was Saint George, the holy warrior? Saint…

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

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

Contents1 The Veil of Veronica: to whom did it belong?2 The healing of the bleeding woman3 Saint Veronica4 The Holy Face of Manoppello The Veil of Veronica is one of the most mysterious and fascinating relics in the history of Christianity. Where does the legend…

Holy sinners: here are the most famous conversions

Holy sinners: here are the most famous conversions

Contents1 Saint Paul of Tarsus2 Saint Camillus de Lellis3 Saint Matthew4 Saint Disma5 Saint Augustine6 Saint Pelagia7 Saint Mary of Egypt Holy sinners. A contradiction in terms? Not always. Here are the saints who converted after a life of sin Is one born or becomes…

Feast of Sant’Agatha in Catania between faith, tradition and folklore

Feast of Sant’Agatha in Catania between faith, tradition and folklore

The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania, with processions, typical costumes and famous candles, is a great event for many devotees. What is it? The feast of Saint Agatha in Catania is one of the largest religious events in Italy. The Saint is remembered with…

The patron saint of animals: Saint Anthony the Abbot

The patron saint of animals: Saint Anthony the Abbot

Contents1 Why is Saint Anthony Abbot represented with a fire and a pig?2 Prayer to Saint Anthony Abbot3 Temptations of Saint Anthony4 Saint Anthony the Abbot and Saint Francis: what do the two saints have in common? Saint Anthony the Abbot is remembered as the…

Holy Martyrs: sacrificing one’s life in the name of God

Holy Martyrs: sacrificing one’s life in the name of God

Contents1 Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist2 Saint Stephen3 Saint Agnese4 Saint Sebastian5 Saint Lawrence6 Saint Barbara7 Cosmas and Damian8 Saint Lucia The Holy Martyrs are men and women, often very young, who sacrificed their lives for the love of God, and for this reason,…

Cosma and Damian: the medical saints who treated for free

Cosma and Damian: the medical saints who treated for free

Contents1 Martyrdom of Cosmas and Damian2 Three dates for two saints3 Worship Diffusion4 Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Rome5 The first limb transplant in history (and other miracles) Doctors, twins, martyrs. Saints Cosmas and Damian shared an extraordinary life, an unwavering faith and…