St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
“Prayer is the best weapon we possess, the key that opens the heart of God.” These are the words of Padre Pio (now known as Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina) and they adequately encapsulate his...
View ArticleSacred Mountains of Italy
Shrines, Chapels and other Secrets in the Mountains of Italy Be sure to read part two of this article! One of the most important pilgrimage sites in Italy are the Sacri Monti, or Sacred Mountains, that...
View ArticleSacred Mountains of Italy II
Be sure to read part one of this article! At the foot of the Alps, the tiny region of Valle d’Aosta is home to eleven mountain shrines, sanctuaries and hermitages. These small chapels are testament to...
View ArticleTwo Religious Feasts in November: All Saints and All Souls Day in Italy
November is inaugurated by two important religious feasts in Italy: All Saints Day and All Souls Day, on November 1st and 2nd, respectively. These are very important days in the Catholic tradition and...
View ArticleSaintly Relics of Italy
Let’s continue our series of articles dedicated to the spooky and the deadly, in occasion of Halloween. After an overview of this feast in Italy, some gruesome info about torture practices and places...
View ArticleSaintly Relics of Italy II
Don’t forget to read Part I of this article to learn more about the Saints! Saint Anthony of Padua Saint Anthony of Padua Saint Anthony, simply known as Il Santo in Padua is one of the most popular...
View ArticleThe Holy Shroud
Sacra Sindone – the Holy Shroud The Holy Shroud is believed by many faithful to be the linen that bears the image of dead Jesus; it is not normally shown in public, the last time it was exhibited was...
View ArticleDon Bosco
Don Bosco. Ph. Instituto Maria Auxiliadora Neuquen on flickr (flic.kr/p/8r85nr) Don Giovanni Bosco was born in 1815 from a family of farmers in Piedmont, a region in the Northern part of Italy. Since...
View ArticleSan Nicolò di Bari – The Original Santa Claus
San Nicolò di Bari It seems the month of December is the time of gift giving regardless of your religious affiliation or nationality. This is especially true in the United States, where the image of...
View ArticleCultura Italiana: Natale
Available in English: Christmas in Italy Natale a Milano La festa del Natale è considerata, quasi in tutto il mondo, la festa più importante dell’anno. Viene celebrata il 25 dicembre e per il popolo...
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