Savelli Religious Blog
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Miraculous Medal: 5 reasons to wear it
The Miraculous Medal was designed as the result of the first apparition of the Virgin Mary to St Catherine Labouré in the 19th century. Since then, the mystical vision of the young...
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Catholic Saints Medals: the most popular ones and their meaning
Someone wears them around the neck, someone as bracelet charms, most Catholics love to wear Saints’ Medals all the time. We have medals of all sorts, representing different Saints, with different designs,...
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Easter Vigil: a complete guide to the most glorious liturgy for the Church
It is the most important vigil of the entire liturgical year. Initially, it was an all-night-vigil starting at midnight and ending at dawn. Nowadays, we are not expected to stay...
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A prayer for a sick person: 4 beautiful verses from the Bible
In a previous article on this blog, we talked about how the act of praying helps us in the healing process. Yet, can a prayer for a sick person help him/her recover more...
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St. Anthony of Padua, the Patron Saint of lost things
One of the most beloved saints of the Catholic church, Saint Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar who lived during the lifetime of Saint Francis of Assisi. He is worldwide famous...
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5 amazing effects of the First Holy Communion
As we already know, First Communion is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church together with Baptism and Confirmation. Let’s learn, then, some of the amazing effects of the...
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How to pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary
Our Lady of Piety, Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolors. These are the names by which we pray the Virgin Mary in relation to the...
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Pentecost Sunday: five things to know
Pentecost definitely represents a turning point in Christian history. In fact, it’s an incredibly unique event in terms of spiritual significance, simply because it marks the beginning of the Church... Even if it’s not as...
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First Communion: the 5 most frequently asked questions
The First Communion is a fundamental moment in the life of Christians. In our children’s life. What happens? And what’s the best way the make this Sacrament really memorable? These are the...
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How to use Holy Water to protect us and our families
When we enter a church, we dip our fingers in holy water and make the Sign of the Cross. This simple gesture can be repeated in everyday life. So, that’s how to use...
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Saint Anthony of Padua: the 5 miracles
Evangelical doctor, the hammer of heretics, patron of the lost things. But, above all, a professor of miracles. Saint Anthony of Padua, for us, represents the devotion and the love for...
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The Patron Saints of the Eternal City: Saints Peter and Paul
The two apostolic founders of the church have a lot in common, starting with the joint feast, instituted in 258 ca. Furthermore, Saints Peter and Paul both presumably died in...