Candles for the deceased: meaning
Candles play an important role in the Catholic Church and their origins go back many centuries. In the Old Testament, light was a symbol of faith. With the advent of Jesus, this symbolism has been enriched with new meanings fundamental to the life of the Christian. The light, reflection of the Spirit of God.
Guide for pilgrimage to the Holy Land
This guide to pilgrimage to the Holy Land will help you make the most of your pilgrimage: the holy sites you must visit, logistics, costs, etc.
Virgen del Pilar in Zaragoza: what do we celebrate?
On October 12 we celebrate the day of Our Lady the Virgin of Pilar. Spain Zaragoza and Hispanidad commemorate it.
Friendship between two saints: St. John Paul II and Padre Pio
Many are the penitents who came to confession with St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, among them the beloved St. John Paul II. After that meeting, their friendship continued despite the distance. The pope wrote at least three letters to Padre Pio asking for his help and prayers for the sick. In this way, John Paul II witnessed two miracles obtained through the intercession of the Capuchin friar.
The integration of ecclesial groups in parish life
Foro OMNES – 20 de septiembre de 2023
What is a pilgrimage and what places to visit
A pilgrimage is a journey, individual or collective, to a sacred place - be it a holy place, a shrine or the city where a saint lived - for reasons of devotion, petition or thanksgiving. It is also an occasion for spiritual growth and strengthening of faith. It helps us to see life as a continuous pilgrimage to the Father's House.