Savelli Religious Blog
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Novena to the Holy Spirit for Pentecost
The Novena for Pentecost is such an important novena dedicated to the Holy Spirit. Through Pentecost, celebrated 50 days after Easter, Catholics from all over the world celebrate the descent...
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Who is St. Mark the Evangelist?
St. Mark is one of the four Evangelists, together with St. Matthew, St. Luke and St. John. Celebrated every year on 25 April, he is considered the Patron Saint of...
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The fascinating story of St. George, soldier of God
Saint George, whose name comes from the ancient Greek Γεώργιος, was a Christian Saint, celebrated today every 23rd of April, considered a Military Saint, since he was a soldier in...
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Understanding the role of Sponsors and Godparents
Sponsors and Godparents are two figures who witness our Catholic journey, along our life. When we are going to be baptized, our parents select two people, a man and a...
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3 Patron Saints of Marriage
Marriage is one of the seven Catholic Sacraments and consists in the union of two people who love each other and who want to spend their whole life together, in...
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How Faith can help us to forgive
Forgiveness is one of the main teachings written in the Holy Bible. Through forgiveness, we are able to re-stabilize relationships with the loved ones who hurt us. Sometimes it is...
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Who are the four Evangelists?
The four Evangelists are the four authors of the four Gospels contained in the Holy Bible, at the beginning of the New Testament. They are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John...
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Life of Mother Teresa: a lesson of love and compassion
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, also known as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, was born in Skopje (North Macedonia) on 26 August 1910 and she was the founder of the Order of the...
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La Pietà by Michelangelo: a teaching of compassion and devotion
The famous Pietà is a marble sculpture, designed and realized by the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed today inside the Saint Peter’s Basilica. It is a timeless and unique piece...
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6 inspirational quotes from Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II has been the 264th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and Bishop of Rome. His papacy has been one of the largest ones in history (26...
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Who are the Patron Saints of mental illness?
Among all the Catholic Saints who always watch over us, there are some of them who are considered the Patron Saints of mental illness and mental health. The role of...
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Our Lady of Lourdes: a prayer for the sick
Among the many titles of Mary, blessed Mother of Jesus, one of the most famous ones is “Our Lady of Lourdes”, the blessed Virgin who appeared to the novice St....
