The True Faith?

The True Faith? Yesterday I received an email advertisement.  It contained the following: So, of course, I was interested.  Not because I wanted to know the heroic stories of the apostles, but because I was fascinated by the idea that the apostles’ stories would provide me with the Jewish roots of Christianity.  I simply can’t…

Pitti Palace, Florence

The Medici family was once the most powerful, wealthiest family on earth.  They were responsible for virtually all the incredible art now showcased in modern Florence.  The Pitti Palace was one of their residences.  We were fortunate to tour it—room after room of famous art pieces and incredible decorations.  Here are a couple of examples…

Chiesa di Santa Croce, Parma

Well, we finally got into this church.  It’s closed most of the time.  But this day it was open–and packed with people.  We didn’t realize it was the day of first communion for many children, a very big deal in the Catholic faith, and the place was wall-to-wall people.  I got a few shots after…