Il Blog di Russo Raffaele

The Solemnity of Christ the King does not have a fixed date, but it always coincides (in the Roman rite) with the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year, that is, the last before the four Sundays of Advent. The celebration is characterized by the liturgical color white, and its institution is quite recent. This feast was established in December 1925 ...

The Decorations You Don’t ExpectHave you ever thought about it? I bet you haven't. When we talk about trees and nativity scenes, the first thing that comes to mind for anyone is, of course, Christmas. However, not everyone knows that these traditions also exist for Easter. All you need to create your own little home garden with an Easter ...

On September 29th, the feast of Saint Michael is celebrated. It is curious to observe how he is treated as a saint (i.e., a person who, due to particular merits and characteristics, has performed miracles) when in fact he is not a saint in the strict sense, and indeed not all confessions accept him as such. In fact, Saint Michael is one of the ...

The Jubilee 2025 represents an extraordinary and significant event for millions of faithful around the world. Convened by the Catholic Church, this holy year will be a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and celebration. The chosen theme, 'Pilgrims of Hope', embodies the essence of the pilgrimage of faith, promoting a path of hope and ...