Savelli Religious Blog
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7 things to know about Saint Helena the Empress
Lending her name to the island of Napoleon's exile was not her only merit — Empress Helena has contributed to legitimizing and spreading the Christian religion worldwide. Let’s get to...
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20 mysteries of the Rosary: let’s discover them
The Rosary is a part of our lives. Many people wear it without really knowing which is its meaning. And without really knowing how to pray it. For this reason, we’re going...
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The 15 promises of the Rosary: let’s discover them
“There is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families… that cannot...
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10 amazing facts about the Rosary
Now that we've learned how to pray the Rosary and why we need to pray it now, more than ever, let's take this one step further. Here, the 10 amazing facts about the Rosary you...
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Franciscan Rosary: what is it and how to pray it
Also known as the Rosary of the “Seven Joys of Our Lady”, the Franciscan Rosary is a pretty common practice among Catholics. Let’s learn how to pray it. How many...
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How to get Rosaries Blessed by the Pope
Rosary beads are priceless religious items that represent a real treasure for a Catholic. They are a powerful instrument of faith and have great spiritual value. Yet, we may even increase...
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All Saints’ Day: the meaning according to Pope Francis
Over the very first years of his Papacy, Pope Frances shared his thoughts about the meaning of All Saints’ Day. We collected and summarized them in five illuminating quotes, which...
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Catholic Advent Wreath: all we need to know about it
Besides the Advent calendar tradition, there is another significant symbol of this season we can’t ignore: the Catholic Advent wreath with its four Advent candles. In this article, we will answer...
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St Nicholas' Day, an amazing tradition
St. Nicholas Day is a worldwide known feast day celebrated during the Advent. Western Christianity and Romania observe St. Nicholas Day on the day of his death – December 6th – and Eastern...
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The story of St. Lucy, a virgin martyr from Syracuse
On December 13th, the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches celebrate the feast day of St. Lucy. Yet, what is Saint Lucy known for? And why is she venerated...
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St Jude: the Saint we pray to for impossible causes and desperate situations
Praying to the Saints is praying to God, in a fundamental way. We're praying to those who can intercede on our behalf with God. In other words, we pray to the Saints...
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3 beautiful prayers to heal a straggling relationship
It is hardly arguable that personal relationships are essential for our life. This is true for a beautiful friendship, as well as for true love. Nonetheless, any emotional bond is...