Religious News

The Ice Saints: History, traditions and current developments of a phenomenon that is still observed today

Every year in May, gardeners, farmers and gardening enthusiasts keep a close watch on a very special time of year: the Ice Saints. According to a very old folk belief, one should wait until the end of this period before planting the plants most sensitive to the cold. But where does this tradition come from? Who were these saints really? And do the Ice Saints still have any significance today? Read more...

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary: a celebration of love and trust on 13 June

Every year, the Catholic Church celebrates with great fervour the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary, also known as the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This feast invites the faithful to contemplate the heart of the Virgin Mary, a heart entirely given to God, filled with love, compassion and fidelity. Read more...

The Sacred Heart of Mary: a mother’s heart filled with love, faith and hope

The Sacred Heart of Mary, also known as the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is one of the most moving symbols of the Christian faith. It represents all the love, tenderness, faithfulness and trust that the Virgin Mary showed towards God throughout her life. Through her Heart, Christians discover a caring mother, always ready to listen, to comfort and to lead souls to her Son, Jesus Christ. Read more...

The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the unexpected success of the film ‘Sacré Cœur’

In a year marked by a resurgence of interest in the Christian faith, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus takes on a special significance. As the Church celebrates Christ’s infinite love for humanity in June, a cultural event has taken the film world by surprise: the success of the film *Sacré Cœur*. Read more...

The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: the Heart that loved mankind so dearly

Every year, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a deeply spiritual feast that reminds us of Christ’s infinite love for humanity. This devotion, one of the most popular in the Church, invites the faithful to contemplate the Heart of Jesus as the living symbol of his love, his mercy and his desire to save all people. Read more...