The symbols of Saint Anthony, patron of the poor and oppressed: the book, the bread and the Baby Jesus

The symbols of Saint Anthony, patron of the poor and oppressed: the book, the bread and the Baby Jesus

Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most loved and venerated saints in the Catholic tradition. Born in Portugal in 1195 he is known as the patron saint of…

Pope Francis “Avarice is a disease of the heart”

Pope Francis “Avarice is a disease of the heart”

Pope Francis held a general audience in the Paul VI Hall, continuing his cycle of catechesis on vices and virtues. After talking about lust…

Prayer in the silence of the soul is a moment of inner peace and with it we welcome the grace of God.

Prayer in the silence of the soul is a moment of inner peace and with it we welcome the grace of God.

Father Livio Franzaga is an Italian Catholic priest, born on 10 August 1936 in Cividate Camuno, in the province of Brescia. In 1983, Father Livio…

Miraculous healings by the Saints or extraordinary divine intervention are a sign of hope and faith

Miraculous healings by the Saints or extraordinary divine intervention are a sign of hope and faith

Miraculous healings represent hope for many people because they offer them the possibility of overcoming diseases and health conditions considered incurable by medicine.…

Prayer to ask for the intercession of Santa Marta, the patroness of impossible causes

Prayer to ask for the intercession of Santa Marta, the patroness of impossible causes

Saint Martha is a figure venerated by Catholic faithful throughout the world. Martha was the sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus and…

For the Pope, sexual pleasure is a gift from God

For the Pope, sexual pleasure is a gift from God

"Sexual pleasure is a divine gift." Pope Francis continues his catechesis on the deadly sins and speaks of lust as the second "demon" that...

Prayer to St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe to be recited today to ask for her help

Prayer to St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe to be recited today to ask for her help

1. O God, who inflamed Saint Maximilian Mary with zeal for souls and charity for our neighbor, grant us to work…

Pope John Paul II the “Saint immediately” the Pope of records

Pope John Paul II the “Saint immediately” the Pope of records

Today we want to talk to you about some little-known traits of the life of John Pale II, the most charismatic and loved Pope in the world. Karol Wojtyla, known…

Pope Francis "Whoever hurts a woman profanes God"

Pope Francis "Whoever hurts a woman profanes God"

Pope Francis in the homily during the Mass on the first day of the year, in which the Church celebrates the solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God, concluding…

Saint Agnes, the saint martyred like lambs

Saint Agnes, the saint martyred like lambs

The cult of Saint Agnes developed in Rome in the 4th century, during a period in which Christianity suffered numerous persecutions. In that difficult period…

Saint George, the myth, the history, the fortune, the dragon, a knight venerated throughout the world

Saint George, the myth, the history, the fortune, the dragon, a knight venerated throughout the world

The cult of Saint George is very widespread throughout Christianity, so much so that he is considered one of the most venerated saints both in the West and…

Pope Francis asks the faithful if they have ever read an entire Gospel and to let the Word of God come closer to their hearts

Pope Francis asks the faithful if they have ever read an entire Gospel and to let the Word of God come closer to their hearts

Pope Francis presided over a celebration in St. Peter's Basilica for the fifth Sunday of the Word of God, established by him in 2019. During…

The pilgrimage of Brother Biagio Conte

The pilgrimage of Brother Biagio Conte

Today we want to tell you the story of Biagio Conte who had the desire to disappear from the world. But instead of making himself invisible, he decided to…

The Pope's affectionate gesture that moved thousands of people

The Pope's affectionate gesture that moved thousands of people

A 58-year-old man from Isola Vicentina, Vinicio Riva, died on Wednesday in Vicenza hospital. For some time he had suffered from neurofibromatosis, a disease that...

Padre Pio predicted the fall of the monarchy to Maria Josè

Padre Pio predicted the fall of the monarchy to Maria Josè

Padre Pio, a 20th century priest and mystic, predicted the end of the monarchy to Maria José. This prediction is a curious episode in the life of…

The mystery of Padre Pio's stigmata... why did they close upon his death?

The mystery of Padre Pio's stigmata... why did they close upon his death?

The mystery of Padre Pio continues to intrigue intellectuals and historians even today, fifty years after his death. The friar from Pietralcina has caught the attention…

The great faith of Blessed Eurosia, known as Mamma Rosa

The great faith of Blessed Eurosia, known as Mamma Rosa

Eurosia Fabrisan, known as mother Rosa, was born on 27 September 1866 in Quinto Vicentino, in the province of Vicenza. She married Carlo Barban…

Mariette Beco, the Virgin of the poor and the message of hope

Mariette Beco, the Virgin of the poor and the message of hope

Mariette Beco, a woman like many others, became famous as the visionary of the Marian apparitions of Banneux, Belgium. In 1933, at the age of 11…

A splendid lady appeared to Sister Elisabetta and the miracle of the Madonna of Divine Crying occurred

A splendid lady appeared to Sister Elisabetta and the miracle of the Madonna of Divine Crying occurred

The apparition of the Madonna del Divin Pianto to Sister Elisabetta, which occurred in Cernusco, never received the official approval of the Church. However, Cardinal Schuster has…

Saint Anthony stood on a boat and began speaking to the fish, one of the most evocative miracles

Saint Anthony stood on a boat and began speaking to the fish, one of the most evocative miracles

Saint Anthony is one of the most venerated and loved saints in the Catholic tradition. His life is legendary and many of his deeds and miracles are…

Maria Grazia Veltraino walks again thanks to the intercession of Father Luigi Caburlotto

Maria Grazia Veltraino walks again thanks to the intercession of Father Luigi Caburlotto

Maria Grazia Veltraino is a Venetian woman who, after fifteen years of total paralysis and immobility, dreamed of Father Luigi Caburlotto, a Venetian parish priest proclaimed…

Saint Angela Merici we invoke you to defend us from all diseases, help us and give us your protection

Saint Angela Merici we invoke you to defend us from all diseases, help us and give us your protection

With the arrival of winter, the flu and all the seasonal ailments have also returned to visit us. For the most fragile, such as the elderly and children,…

Prayers for students to recite before exams (St. Anthony of Padua, St. Rita of Cascia, St. Thomas Aquinas)

Prayers for students to recite before exams (St. Anthony of Padua, St. Rita of Cascia, St. Thomas Aquinas)

Praying is a way of feeling closer to God and a way of being comforted in the most difficult moments of life. For students…

San Felice: the martyr healed the illnesses of the pilgrims who crawled under his sarcophagus

San Felice: the martyr healed the illnesses of the pilgrims who crawled under his sarcophagus

Saint Felix was a Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox Church. He was born in Nablus, Samaria and suffered martyrdom during the persecution of…

The miracle that made Saint Maximilian Kolbe the Polish friar who died in Auschwitz blessed

The miracle that made Saint Maximilian Kolbe the Polish friar who died in Auschwitz blessed

Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, born on 7 January 1894 and died in the Auschwitz concentration camp on 14…

Saint Anthony the Abbot: who is the patron saint of animals

Saint Anthony the Abbot: who is the patron saint of animals

Saint Anthony the Abbot, known as the first abbot and the founder of monasticism, is a saint venerated in the Christian tradition. Originally from Egypt, he lived as a hermit in…

Why is Saint Anthony the Abbot depicted with a pig at his feet?

Why is Saint Anthony the Abbot depicted with a pig at his feet?

Those who know Saint Anthony know that he is represented with a black pig at his belt. This work is by the famous artist Benedetto Bembo from the chapel of…

The woman says that Sunday is the worst day of the week and here's why

The woman says that Sunday is the worst day of the week and here's why

Today we want to talk to you about a very current topic, the role of women in society and at home and the burden of responsibility and stress in…

Pope Francis explains his thoughts on world peace and surrogacy

Pope Francis explains his thoughts on world peace and surrogacy

In his annual speech to diplomats from 184 states accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reflected extensively on peace, which is increasingly becoming…

On his deathbed, Saint Anthony asked to see a statue of Mary

On his deathbed, Saint Anthony asked to see a statue of Mary

Today we want to talk to you about the great love of Saint Anthony towards Mary. In previous articles we were able to see how many saints venerated and were devoted to…

Sharing your faith experience with friends brings us all closer to Jesus

Sharing your faith experience with friends brings us all closer to Jesus

True evangelization occurs when the Word of God, revealed in Jesus Christ and transmitted by the Church, reaches the hearts of people and brings them…

Prayer to SAN GABRIELE DELL'ADDOLORATA to ask for a grace

Prayer to SAN GABRIELE DELL'ADDOLORATA to ask for a grace

PRAYER to SAN GABRIELE dell'ADDOLORATA O God, who with an admirable design of love called San Gabriel dell'Addolorata to live the mystery of the Cross together ...

Saint Cecilia, the patroness of music who sang even while being tortured

Saint Cecilia, the patroness of music who sang even while being tortured

November 22nd is the anniversary of Saint Cecilia, a Christian virgin and martyr who is known as the patron saint of music and protector…

Saint Anthony faces the wrath and violence of Ezzelino da Romano

Saint Anthony faces the wrath and violence of Ezzelino da Romano

Today we want to tell you about the meeting between Saint Anthony, born in 1195 in Portugal with the name of Fernando, and Ezzelino da Romano, a cruel and… leader

Saint Paul's hymn to charity, love is the best way

Saint Paul's hymn to charity, love is the best way

Charity is the religious term to indicate love. In this article we want to leave you a hymn to love, perhaps the most famous and sublime ever written. Before…

The world needs love and Jesus is ready to give it to him, why is he hiding among the poor and the most needy?

The world needs love and Jesus is ready to give it to him, why is he hiding among the poor and the most needy?

According to Jean Vanier, Jesus is the figure the world is waiting for, the savior who will give meaning to life. We live in a world full…

The most famous conversions and repentances of sinner saints

The most famous conversions and repentances of sinner saints

Today we talk about holy sinners, those who, despite their experiences of sin and guilt, have embraced the faith and mercy of God, becoming…

The history of the feast of Maria SS. Mother of God (Prayer to the Most Holy Mary)

The history of the feast of Maria SS. Mother of God (Prayer to the Most Holy Mary)

The feast of Mary Most Holy Mother of God celebrated on January 1st, the civil New Year's Day, marks the conclusion of the Octave of Christmas. The tradition of…

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, protector of young people and students "We invoke you, help our children"

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, protector of young people and students "We invoke you, help our children"

In this article we want to talk to you about San Luigi Gonzaga, a young saint. Born in 1568 into a noble family, Louis was designated as heir by…

Pope Francis remembers Pope Benedict with affection and gratitude

Pope Francis remembers Pope Benedict with affection and gratitude

Pope Francis, during the last Angelus of 2023, asked the faithful to applaud Pope Benedict XVI on the first anniversary of his passing. The pontiffs…

The miracles of Saint Margaret of Cortona, victim of the jealousy and torments of her stepmother

The miracles of Saint Margaret of Cortona, victim of the jealousy and torments of her stepmother

Saint Margaret of Cortona lived a life full of happy and otherwise events that made her famous even before her death. About her Her story…

Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia broke her vow of silence just to talk to God

Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia broke her vow of silence just to talk to God

The story of Saint Benedict of Nursia and his twin sister Saint Scholastica is an extraordinary example of spiritual union and devotion. The two belonged…

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

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

Today we want to tell you the story of the Veronica cloth, a name that probably won't tell you much since it is not mentioned in the canonical gospels.…

San Biagio and the tradition of eating panettone on February 3 (Prayer to San Biagio for the blessing of the throat)

San Biagio and the tradition of eating panettone on February 3 (Prayer to San Biagio for the blessing of the throat)

In this article we want to talk to you about a tradition linked to San Biagio di Sebaste, doctor and patron saint of ENT doctors and protector of those who suffer…

Do you know who invented the afternoon nap? (Prayer to Saint Benedict protection against evil)

Do you know who invented the afternoon nap? (Prayer to Saint Benedict protection against evil)

The practice of the afternoon nap as it is often called today is a very widespread custom in many cultures. It may seem like a simple moment of relaxation in…

Saint Paschal Babylon, the patron saint of cooks and pastry chefs and his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament

Saint Paschal Babylon, the patron saint of cooks and pastry chefs and his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament

Saint Pasquale Baylon, born in Spain in the second half of the 16th century, was a religious belonging to the Order of Alcantarine Friars Minor. Not having been able to study…

Never dialogue or argue with the devil! The words of Pope Francis

Never dialogue or argue with the devil! The words of Pope Francis

During a general audience Pope Francis warned that one should never dialogue or argue with the devil. He has started a new cycle of catechesis…

The apparitions of Maria Rosa Mystica in Montichiari (BS)

The apparitions of Maria Rosa Mystica in Montichiari (BS)

The Marian apparitions of Montichiari are still shrouded in mystery today. In 1947 and 1966, the visionary Pierina Gilli claimed to have had…

January 6 Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus: devotion and prayers

January 6 Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus: devotion and prayers

PRAYERS FOR THE EPIPHANY You then, O Lord, Father of lights, who sent your only son, light born of light, to illuminate the darkness ...

After her death, the writing “Maria” appears on Sister Giuseppina's arm

After her death, the writing “Maria” appears on Sister Giuseppina's arm

Maria Grazia was born in Palermo, Sicily, on 23 March 1875. Even as a child, she showed a great devotion to the Catholic faith and a strong propensity…