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Religion


Base cover for the Christmas tree: an extra touch of originality

Base cover for the Christmas tree: an extra touch of originality

The base cover for the Christmas Tree is an extra...
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The legend of Saint Martin and the miracle of the cloak

The legend of Saint Martin reminds us of the importance...
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The lanterns of Saint Martin: stories and curiosities about this festival

The lanterns of Saint Martin are a symbol of good...
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Prayer for the sick: praying for a loved one or for yourself

Here is a prayer for the sick to turn to...
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Liturgy


The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical year: let us clarify

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

Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Letโ€™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

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

Have you ever been fascinated by a wooden lectern holding...
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Holy Water: a constant renovation of Baptism

Holy Water: a constant renovation of Baptism

Each time we get sprinkled with holy Water, dipping our...
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Saints and blessed


St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless cases

St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless cases

October 28 celebrates the memory of St. Jude Thaddeus the Apostle, patron saint of hopeless cases. Here is how this...
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The Sanctuary of St. Gerard Maiella, the patron saint of mothers and children

The Sanctuary of St. Gerard Maiella, the patron saint of mothers and children

On the occasion of the feast day for his liturgical memory on October 16, we discover the Sanctuary of St....
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Rosary of St. Joseph

Rosary of St. Joseph

The Rosary of St. Joseph is a powerful weapon to ward off the devil and his temptations. It was revealed...
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The rosary of Archangel Michael

The rosary of Archangel Michael

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Letโ€™s know better the Rosary of St. Michael the Archangel,...
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Christmas


The Nativity Scene of Greccio: the Nativity Scene of San Francesco

The Nativity Scene of Greccio: the Nativity Scene of San Francesco

What is the nativity scene's history? Where does this tradition...
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The shepherds of the Neapolitan nativity scene of the 1700s: discovering this nativity art

Neapolitan Nativity shepherds are artistic products that come from a...
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Advent Calendars: History and Tradition

The Advent Calendar is one of the most representative traditions...
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Miniature Christmas villages: let the magic of Christmas into your house

Miniature Christmas Villages are an original and novel way of...
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