Savelli Religious Blog
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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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Novena to Anthony of Padua: 9 Facts About the Portuguese Saint
Who was Anthony of Padua and what is the Novena dedicated to him? In preparation for the Feast of Saint Anthony, on June 13, learn more about this Saint in...
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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...
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The Assumption of Mary: the key to understanding it
Have you ever asked yourself why are there no relics of Mary to be venerated on earth? This has a lot to do with the way she died… First of all,...
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The meaning of the Four-Way Cross & Scapular Medal
Explore the symbolism of an iconic religious symbol and why you should wear it every day. The Scapular: its origin and evolution The word itself comes from the Latin “scapula”...
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Catholic Confirmation: 5 basic facts we need to know
Along with Baptism and Holy Communion, the sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three initiation sacraments of the Catholic Church. This special anointing, given by the bishop or priest during the ceremony, pours...
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The Feast of the Holy Cross
Before digging into the basics of the Holy Cross day, let’s take a look at the backstory that led to the popularization of this symbol of Christianity. After Jesus’ death, everything that...
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Basic facts about the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is one of the most renowned Marian festivities of the Roman Church. We call rosary both the religious article as well as the...
