Savelli Religious Blog
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Why is Sleeping St Joseph so important to Pope Francis
The Sleeping Saint Joseph statue has such a deep and important meaning for Pope Francis. When in 1953 he was only 17 years old he received the Lord’s Call, Jorge Mario Bergoglio...
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Pope Francis' Five Finger Prayer: How to Pray it
The Five Finger Prayer by Pope Francis is such an easy prayer that the Pontiff wrote when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires. It became very popular soon. Sometimes it...
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Discovering the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican
Dedicated to Mary’s Assumption, celebrated on 15 August, the Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous places of the Vatican and the heart of many touristic tours. Built between...
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Tradition and history of the Three Wise Men
In the Christian world, the Magi Kings, also known as the Wise Men, are three astrologists that by following the Star of Bethlehem came from the east to adore the...
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The Miraculous Medal Apparition: The Story of St. Catherine Labouré
In 1830, a young novice named St. Catherine Labouré experienced a Marian apparition at a convent chapel on Rue du Bac in Paris. During these visions, the Virgin Mary instructed...
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St. Stephen the first martyr of history
Saint Stephen, celebrated every year on 26 December, was the first of seven deacons elected in Jerusalem by Christians in order to help the apostles in spreading the Words of...
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Christmas Angels: messengers of hope and love
Significant figures of Christmas time are the Christmas Angels, very important entities strongly linked to the Nativity of Jesus, since the Annunciation of His birth. Angels bring hope in a...
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The Immaculate Conception: meaning and origin of the solemnity
December 8 is such an important day for the Catholic Church, as Christians celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Proclaimed in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, this...
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Christmas in Rome and the Vatican
Christmas is that long-awaited event by children that yearly transforms the biggest cities of the world. Rome, of course, is not far behind. Every single corner of the city is...
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St. Cecilia: Patron Saint of Music
Saint Cecilia was a Roman noblewoman of the II century A.D., converted to Christianism and considered the Holy Patroness of Musicians and Singers. For this reason, the main hall of...
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The Three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity
In the Christian world the Theological Virtues represent the set of values and behaviors that permits the human being to get closer to God. They are based on Christianity and...
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All Souls' Day and the Prayer for Souls in Purgatory
On 2 November, Christians celebrate All Souls’ Day, dedicated to the Dead. This observance came up in the 9th Century, and it is celebrated just the day after All Saints’...
