Month of Adar
Celebrate the holiday of Purim with great joy in the month of Adar! This holiday commemorates the incredible transformation of what seemed to be a bad fortune for the Hebrews into something good and glorious.
Religions, Beliefs and Practices
Religions, beliefs and practices reflect humanity’s quest for meaning and connection with the transcendental. This space explores spiritual diversity, analyzing various forms of faith and rituals that enrich the human experience and foster intercultural understanding.
Things you did not know about Lent
Ash Wednesday represents spiritual renewal and food abstinence is suggested, which doubles the consumption of fish and seafood. Lent also offers surprising health benefits, such as a decrease in cholesterol and obesity in North America. But Lent is not only about reflection and penance, some of the biggest carnivals in the world take place during these 40 days.
The History of Our Lady of Candlemas
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.
Month of Shevat
The fifth month of the Hebrew calendar, Shevat marks the liberation of the Hebrews from Egyptian slavery. Shevat is also the eleventh month in the Bible’s list of months, which begins with Nisan.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dies at 95
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.
God Vishnu
Vishnu plays the roles of creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe, according to the Padma-Purana. When Vishnu decided to create the universe, he divided himself into three parts. He sacrificed his right side to create, creating the god Brahma.
