How to choose a priest’s ordination chasuble
Why is the chasuble such an important symbol of the priesthood, and how do you choose the right one for your priest ordination?
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The Solemnity of the Easter Triduum
The Easter triduum is consisting of three days of preparation of Easter Sundy. What is the meaning and why is it so important fo christians?
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The hand-embroidered antependium: a precious frame for the altar
Among the mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, one stands out particularly: the sacrifices of Melchizedek and Abel. The altar where the sacrifices take place is covered…
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The priestly stole and the diaconal stole: history and significance
The stole is often referred to as the garment that identifies the priesthood. It is a strip of cloth that hangs from the shoulders of the celebrant, sometimes hidden by…
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Why does the priest wear pink vestments on the 4th Sunday of Lent?
The color pink is a liturgical color that we only notice on the altar twice a year, yet it is rich in meaning and essential for understanding the periods in…
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The symbolism of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The heart is the vital organ of the human being and also the seat of emotions. On the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is celebrated on the…
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What is the Immaculate Conception and why is it celebrated on 8 December?
A centuries-long journey that led to the establishment of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and, consequently, to its Feast, which is celebrated every year…
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Why are red vestments worn on the Day of Pentecost?
In the early centuries of Christianity, there were no established rules regarding the colors of liturgical vestments. One of the most expensive methods for dyeing fabrics involved using the secretion…
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Ash Wednesday: Origins and Meaning
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and falls on the Wednesday before the first Sunday of Lent. It is a movable date that depends on the day of Easter.…
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