Savelli Religious Blog
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Shrovetide: the religious meaning behind Carnival
Which are the main differences between Shrovetide and Carnival? As Catholic, how do we celebrate this pre-Lent Season? All we need to know about the religious meaning behind Carnival, and all...
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3 basic facts about Ash Wednesday
What is the significance of Ash Wednesday? What are we supposed to do on Ash Wednesday? And what we are supposed to eat? Do Catholics celebrate Ash Wednesday going to...
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5 curious things about St Joseph’s Day
St Joseph’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Joseph, is celebrated on 19 March and it reminds us to honor the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and...
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5 curious facts about Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is one of the most important Feast for Christians around the world.It reminds us about the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on his donkey, while everybody cheered...
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4 reasons why it is important to have a Crucifix in your home
The Crucifix is probably the most important symbol of Christianity. It represents a cross with the image of Christ on it and reminds everyone of the mystery of the resurrection...
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How to do the Stations of the Cross at home in 5 simple steps
Due to Covid-19, many important Masses, public liturgies and events such as the Stations of the Cross, have been canceled. For this Lent, you have the chance to do your...
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A Chat about Love with a Father of St Augustine
Father Vittorino is an Augustinian Father that, thanks to his life experience, really has a lot of things to talk about. For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, we summed up his...
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10 Christening gifts for boys and girls
Baptism, or Christening, is the first of the seven Sacraments of Christian initiation. It allows people to embrace the Christian life and receive the Holy Spirit, as it is seen...
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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...
