The rosary has become one of the most popular prayers offered to Mary. It is also very important, as Our Lady herself ...
What is the Vulgate?
In one of our articles we mentioned the Septuagint, the translation of the Scriptures into Greek, through which many ...
What is pride and what does it consist of?
Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. No wonder, then, that we should seek to combat it to the extent of our ...
What is a parable?
Jesus often taught the people through parables. Most of us are familiar with the parable of the prodigal son, the parable of the pearl, or the parable of ...
What is the proto-evangelion?
The Bible, or Holy Scripture, is a collection of the most important 73 books believed to have been written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by earthly authors. It is ...
What is quantitative fasting?
In Poland, every Friday (except days with a dispensation) you have to fast from meat. It is supposed to be an expression of penance ...
What is a menorah?
The Judaic religion is characterized by a multitude of laws that regulate very many aspects of life. They concern both religious worship and everyday life.
What is manna?
Halina Kunicka in her well-known song "Let the Apples Only Bloom" sings: "To everyone manna falls from heaven / People have, ...
What is the liturgy?
We often hear the word "liturgy." It usually refers to great celebrations - the Christmas liturgy, the Easter liturgy. However, what is a liturgy, ...
What does the icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa represent?
Czestochowa is a special place in the history of Polish nation. It is where the power of invading armies was broken during the Swedish Deluge, giving hope to the ...