Thursday, October 1, 2026 She Who Shows the Way Matera, Italy (and all of Southeast Italy) The art and theology of Matera. The Church of St. Mary of Idris was from a Greek phrase – a church in the rock. The women would come to pray for rain. They would drop to the ground and crawl to the altar, begging the Virgin Mary for […]

October 1, 2026 ITALY – Part 2 (September 14th-30th) – In Review Traveling up and down Italy was a huge highlight of the trip.I had to reference Stanley Tucci many times when telling the family why we needed to go somewhere or try something. There are many more places I would love to visit someday. Italy truly is a treat for the eyes and […]