Victoria Arruda

Victoria Arruda serves as co-editor of ChurchPOP Portuguese. She is a journalist, translator, and catechist for RCIA.

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The Ancient Origins of the Advent Wreath & Its Profound Symbolic Meaning

What does the advent wreath represent? Here's the breakdown of its origin and symbolic meaning.

Here are three things Saint Thérèse practiced in her daily life that can help you become a saint!

"He was thinking about becoming a priest. Before he died, he asked me what I thought about this idea."

"Lord, I come to your tender heart today, to you who have words that set my heart ablaze..." ❤️‍🔥

"Carlo saw the man lying on a piece of cardboard. He began to cry. He was very shaken."

"When he was sighing deeply, I said, 'Do you want a sweet?' He said, 'Okay, give me one.'"