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Can we approach the Eucharist without confession?

Can we approach the Eucharist without confession?

This article was born out of the need to answer a question from a faithful about his condition in respecting the sacrament of the Eucharist. A reflection that…

Ludovica Nasti, Lila from "The brilliant friend": leukemia, faith and pilgrimages to Medjugorje

Ludovica Nasti, Lila from "The brilliant friend": leukemia, faith and pilgrimages to Medjugorje

The talented young actress fell ill at 5 and up to 10 she did it in and out of hospitals. Today she is fine: "(...) ...

Why it is important to attend Sunday Mass (Pope Francis)

Why it is important to attend Sunday Mass (Pope Francis)

Sunday Mass is an occasion for communion with God. Prayer, the reading of Sacred Scripture, the Eucharist and the community of other faithful are moments…

A thorn from Jesus' crown pierces the head of Saint Rita

A thorn from Jesus' crown pierces the head of Saint Rita

One of the saints who suffered only one wound from the stigmata of the Crown of Thorns was Santa Rita da Cascia (1381-1457). One day she went with ...

The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph

The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph

The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph. We don't know much about him except what is mentioned in the Gospels. Giuseppe was the husband ...

Christian fasting

Christian fasting

Fasting is a spiritual practice that has a long tradition in the Christian Church. Fasting was practiced by Jesus himself and by the first…

Natuzza Evolo and Padre Pio: their first meeting

Natuzza Evolo and Padre Pio: their first meeting

Natuzza Evolo had never left her family for several days but had long wanted to be confessed by Padre Pio, the friar with the stigmata. ...

4 Truth that every Christian must never forget

4 Truth that every Christian must never forget

There is one thing we can forget that is even more dangerous than forgetting where we put the keys or not remembering to take a drug ...

What does God want from us? Do the little things well… what does that mean?

What does God want from us? Do the little things well… what does that mean?

Translation of the post published in Catholic Daily Reflections What are the "little chores" of life? Most likely, if I asked this question to many different people ...

Every day with Padre Pio: 365 thoughts of the Saint from Pietrelcina

Every day with Padre Pio: 365 thoughts of the Saint from Pietrelcina

(Edited by Father Gerardo Di Flumeri) JANUARY 1. By divine grace we are at the dawn of a new year; this year, of which only God knows…

How to ask for a plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory

How to ask for a plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory

Every November the Church offers the faithful the opportunity to ask for a plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory. This means we can free souls from ...

The incredible story of a Nigerian family who remain faithful to Christianity despite martyrdom

The incredible story of a Nigerian family who remain faithful to Christianity despite martyrdom

Even today, it hurts to hear stories of people killed because they chose their own religion. They had the courage to carry on their faith…

3 things Christians need to know about anxiety and depression

3 things Christians need to know about anxiety and depression

Anxiety and depression are very common disorders in the world population. In Italy, according to Istat data it is estimated that 7% of the population ...

Why can't the devil bear the holy name of Mary?

Why can't the devil bear the holy name of Mary?

If there is a name that makes the devil tremble it is the Holy one of Mary and to say it was San Germano in a writing: "With the ...

9 names that derive from Jesus and their meaning

9 names that derive from Jesus and their meaning

There are many names that derive from the name of Jesus, from Cristobal to Cristian to Christophe and Crisóstomo. If you are about to choose the ...

What is Christmas? Celebration of Jesus or pagan rite?

What is Christmas? Celebration of Jesus or pagan rite?

The question we ask ourselves today goes beyond a simple theoretical disquisition, this is not the central issue. But we want to enter the ...

What is Advent? Where does the word come from? How is it composed?

What is Advent? Where does the word come from? How is it composed?

Next Sunday, November 28, marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in which the Catholic Church celebrates the first Sunday of Advent. The word 'Advent' ...

How a Christian must respond to hatred and terrorism

How a Christian must respond to hatred and terrorism

Here are four biblical responses to terrorism or hatred that make a Christian different from others. Pray for your enemies Christianity is the only religion ...

Why is the Rosary a powerful weapon against Satan?

Why is the Rosary a powerful weapon against Satan?

“The demons were attacking me”, the exorcist said, “so I took my Rosary and held it in my hand. Immediately, the demons were defeated and ...

November 2, commemoration of the dead, origins and prayers

November 2, commemoration of the dead, origins and prayers

Tomorrow, November 2, the Church commemorates the dead. The commemoration of the dead - 'feast of reparation' for those who have no altars - ...

Is receiving Communion in hand wrong? Let's be clear

Is receiving Communion in hand wrong? Let's be clear

In the last year and a half, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, a controversy has rekindled over the reception of Communion in hand. Although Communion in ...

What does a priest recommend to drive the devil away from home

What does a priest recommend to drive the devil away from home

Father José María Pérez Chaves, priest of the Military Archdiocese of Spain, offered through social networks an elementary advice to keep the devil away from ...

Grace….the love of GOD towards the unworthy the love of GOD shown to the unlovable

Grace….the love of GOD towards the unworthy the love of GOD shown to the unlovable

"Grace" is the most important concept in the Bible, in Christianity and in the world. It is most clearly expressed in God's promises revealed in Scripture and ...

“Demons are always afraid”, the story of an exorcist

“Demons are always afraid”, the story of an exorcist

Below is the Italian translation of a post by exorcist Stephen Rossetti, published on his website, very interesting. I was walking down the corridor of a ...

Did Jesus drink alcohol? Can Christians Drink Alcohol? The answer

Did Jesus drink alcohol? Can Christians Drink Alcohol? The answer

Can Christians Drink Alcohol? And did Jesus drink alcohol? We must remember that in John chapter 2, the first miracle that Jesus did was that of ...

Is following the horoscope a sin? What does the Bible say?

Is following the horoscope a sin? What does the Bible say?

The belief in astrological signs is that there are 12 signs, commonly referred to as zodiac signs. The 12 zodiac signs are based on the individual's birthday ...

Christian Advice: 5 Things You Must Not Say To Avoid Hurting Your Spouse

Christian Advice: 5 Things You Must Not Say To Avoid Hurting Your Spouse

What are the five things you should never say to your spouse? What things could you suggest? Yes, because maintaining a healthy marriage is a ...

Is there water in hell? The clarification of an exorcist

Is there water in hell? The clarification of an exorcist

Below is the translation of a very interesting post, published on Catholicexorcism.org. I was recently questioned about the effectiveness of holy water in an exorcism. The idea was ...

Priest lists the 6 mental messages that indicate demonic oppression

Priest lists the 6 mental messages that indicate demonic oppression

In the last of the usual articles that the exorcist Archbishop Stephen Rossetti publishes in the Exorcist Diary, he warns us of the six messages that can indicate demonic possession or ...

How did Jesus treat women?

How did Jesus treat women?

Jesus showed special attention to women, precisely to correct an imbalance. More than his speeches, his actions speak for themselves. They are exemplary ...

When and why do we make the Sign of the Cross? What does it mean? All the answers

When and why do we make the Sign of the Cross? What does it mean? All the answers

From the moment we are born until death, the Sign of the Cross marks our Christian life. But what does it mean? Why do we do it? When should we ...

Why can't a Protestant take the Eucharist in a Catholic Church?

Why can't a Protestant take the Eucharist in a Catholic Church?

Have you ever wondered why Protestants cannot receive the Eucharist in a Catholic church? The young Cameron Bertuzzi has a YouTube channel and a…

Can a Catholic get married to a person of another religion?

Can a Catholic get married to a person of another religion?

Can a Catholic marry a man or woman of another religion? The answer is yes and the name given to this modality is ...

3 things every Christian should do, do you do them?

3 things every Christian should do, do you do them?

GOING TO MASS Studies on Catholicism have found that only one third of those who claim to be believers attend mass weekly. The Mass, however, must ...

Do you know who is the Saint who, first, used the term 'Christians'?

Do you know who is the Saint who, first, used the term 'Christians'?

The name "Christians" originates in Antioch, Turkey, as reported in the Acts of the Apostles. "Barnabas then left for Tarsus to look for Saul and ...

How long does Christ stay in the Eucharist after receiving Communion?

How long does Christ stay in the Eucharist after receiving Communion?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CIC), the presence of Christ in the Eucharist is true, real and actual. In fact, the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist is the same ...

Christ's last words on the Cross, that's what they were

Christ's last words on the Cross, that's what they were

The last words of Christ lift the veil on His path of suffering, on His humanity, on His full conviction of having to do the will ...

What are venial sins? A few examples to recognize them

What are venial sins? A few examples to recognize them

Some examples of venial sins. The Catechism describes two main types. In the first place, a venial sin is committed when "in a less serious matter ...

Holy Spirit, there are 5 things you (maybe) don't know, here they are

Holy Spirit, there are 5 things you (maybe) don't know, here they are

Pentecost is the day when Christians celebrate, after Jesus' Ascension into heaven, the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Virgin Mary and ...

The Devil can enter your life through these 5 Doors

The Devil can enter your life through these 5 Doors

The Bible warns us that we Christians must be aware that the devil walks like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. The devil…

Why does the period of fasting and prayer have to last 40 days?

Why does the period of fasting and prayer have to last 40 days?

Each year the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church celebrates Lent with 40 days of prayer and fasting before the great celebration of Easter. This…

Do you know what is the greatest mystery of the Holy Mass?

Do you know what is the greatest mystery of the Holy Mass?

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the main way that we Christians have to adore God. Through it we receive the graces necessary for ...

Who is the Antichrist and why does the Bible mention him? Let's be clear

Who is the Antichrist and why does the Bible mention him? Let's be clear

The tradition of choosing someone in each generation and naming them 'Antichrist', implying that the person is the devil himself who will bring this world to an end, ...

Today, May 13, is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Today, May 13, is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Our Lady of Fatima. Today, May 13, is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. It was on this day that the Blessed Virgin Mary began the ...

What is Pentecost? And the symbols that represent it?

What is Pentecost? And the symbols that represent it?

What is Pentecost? Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Christian church. Pentecost is the feast in which Christians celebrate the gift of ...

Ten ways to celebrate May, the month of Mary

Ten ways to celebrate May, the month of Mary

Ten ways to celebrate May, the month of Mary. October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary; November, month of prayer for the faithful departed; June…

Pompeii, between the excavations and the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary

Pompeii, between the excavations and the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary

Pompeii, between the excavations and the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. In Pompeii In Piazza Bartolo Longo, stands the famous sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Rosario.…

First Communion, because it is important to celebrate

First Communion, because it is important to celebrate

First Communion, because it is important to celebrate. The month of May is approaching and with it the celebration of two sacraments: First Communion and ...

Why do you need to be charitable?

Why do you need to be charitable?

Why do you need to be charitable? The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity, they animate it and give it its special character. They inform and give ...

3 answers on the Guardian Angels you need to know

3 answers on the Guardian Angels you need to know

When were angels created? 3 answers on the Guardian Angels. The whole creation, according to the Bible (primary source of knowledge), originated "in ...