Religious News

The biblical account of the protection afforded by Saint Michael the Archangel

In the Bible, Saint Michael is portrayed as a warrior archangel in the service of God, particularly associated with the defence of God’s people and the fight against the forces of evil. His role as protector is based chiefly on three major biblical passages: the Book of Daniel, the Book of Revelation and the Epistle of Jude. Read more...

Catholic feast days in September: saints, celebrations and key dates to remember

September marks the start of the new school year and a gradual return to the usual routine after the summer holidays. In the Catholic Church calendar, it is also a month particularly rich in feasts, saints’ days and celebrations dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Read more...

8 September: let us celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Every year, on 8 September, the Church joyfully celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that is to say, the birth of Mary, who would become the Mother of Jesus Christ. Read more...

Which religious image should you choose? Saints, the Virgin Mary and patron saints, depending on your intentions

Small in size but often great in significance, the religious image has long been a part of the spiritual life of Christians.Tucked into a wallet, placed on a bedside table, kept in a prayer book or given as a gift on the occasion of a baptism, a communion or a time of trial, it serves as a discreet reminder of faith and prayer. Read more...

15 August with the Virgin Mary: understanding and celebrating the Feast of the Assumption

Every year, on 15 August, Catholics celebrate one of the greatest feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary: the Assumption.In the height of summer, this solemnity brings the faithful together in churches, shrines and places of pilgrimage. Masses, Marian processions and prayers traditionally mark this special day. Read more...