Category Archives: English

The Figure of Saint Anthony

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a pillar of the façade of the Basilica in Padua stands the figure of Saint Anthony, created in the first half of the 14thcentury.  Slightly less than life size, he almost feels physically present with a gesture of blessing … Continue reading →

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The Statue of Liberty: An Evolving History

Posted on July 4, 2019 by babbityjean

The history of the Statue of Liberty is the story of 3 countries—France, the United States, and Italy— the turbulent times in these countries in the mid to late 1800s, and the bonds these countries shared then and now.  As … Continue reading →

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The Trap

Posted on June 27, 2019 by babbityjean

The scene: Church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Castelnuovo Magra, a town of less than 8,500 people in the province of La Spezia, region of Liguria. The protagonists: Don Alessandro Chiantaretto, parish priest of Santa Maria Maddalena; Daniele Montebello, mayor … Continue reading →

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