by Diana | Jul 12, 2023 | Catholic History, Pretty Things, Sacred Art, Saints
The Merciful KnightI have long been a Pre-Raphaelite fan, and that definitely includes the magnificent painting featured above, Edward Burne-Jones’ “The Merciful Knight”. I had no idea until today that this image–which always reminds me of...
by Diana | May 21, 2023 | Catholic History, Italy, Personal Travel, Pilgrimage, Saints
A Restful Flight My United flight to Rome was uneventful, thank God. The food was abysmal. Note to self: just stop eating airplane food. It’s never any good. When I packed my travel accoutrements, I completely forgot that I had booked an exit row–meaning...
by Diana | Oct 6, 2017 | Catholic History, Holy Land, Liturgical Calendar, Mary, Pilgrimage, Portugal, Prayers, Pretty Things, Shrines, Television, Videos
Every October 7th, we Catholics celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and commemorate the 16th century victory at the Battle of Lepanto attributed to the intercession of Our Lady. This battle was so important and Our Lady’s intercession is so cherished, that...
by Diana | Oct 13, 2016 | Catholic History, National Catholic Register, Pilgrimage, Portugal, Television
This post originally appeared at the National Catholic Register. On Oct. 13, 2016, Catholics commemorate the 99th anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun”: In a small town in Portugal, called Fátima, the sun left its place in the sky and spiraled toward earth. This...
