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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...

Which Christian name should you choose for your child? 30 biblical names and their meanings

Choosing a name for their child is an important moment for expectant parents. For a Christian family, this choice can also take on a spiritual dimension: naming a child after a biblical figure, an apostle or a great figure of the faith allows them to pass on a history and a legacy that spans generations. Read more...

Pilgrimages to Lourdes in 2026: Experiencing an Encounter with Mary and Rediscovering Hope

Every year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world travel to Lourdes to entrust their prayer intentions to the Virgin Mary, draw water from the spring at the Grotto of Massabielle, and spend a few days of peace in this unique place. Read more...

Why light a candle in Lourdes?

A light that carries our prayers to GodEvery year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to pray, entrust their intentions to God and renew their hope. Among the most iconic gestures performed in Lourdes, the lighting of a candle holds a very special place. Seemingly simple, this act possesses a profound spiritual and symbolic meaning that has touched the hearts of believers for generations. Read more...

How to use a thurible: A comprehensive guide to incense-burning in the Christian tradition

Incense has been part of Christian prayer since the early centuries of the Church. Its fragrance, rising towards heaven, symbolises the prayers of the faithful ascending to God, whilst its smoke serves as a reminder of the divine presence and the sanctity of the consecrated place. Read more...