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Our Lady of Candlemas is an invocation to the Virgin Mary that originated in Tenerife, Spain. The word candelero or candelas refers to light, the holy light that illuminates the path to salvation and encourages faith in God.
The Three Magi, or Wise Men, have been popularly depicted in art for centuries. They are an important part of Christian tradition and are frequently referenced in the Bible. Throughout the ages, artistic representations of the Three Magi have varied significantly, reflecting the cultural and social norms of each era.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 95. He served as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from April 19, 2005, until his resignation on February 28, 2013, becoming the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
Every December 28, the church remembers the slaughter ordered by King Herod the Great in Bethlehem to kill all children under two years of age and to liquidate the future king of Israel, designation of Christ, whom he conceived as a political competitor
Many families gather for dinner on December 24 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, which is believed to have occurred on December 25. But is this the actual day Jesus was born?
The Christmas Novena is a Catholic tradition with religious roots that over time has also acquired a remarkable social significance, as it creates a space for deepening relationships with family and friends.
