Episode Details

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Debbie Garza, Ministry of Pilgrimage Group Leader for Pilgrim Center of Hope to the Basilica of Santa Croce (or Basilica of the Holy Cross) in Florence, Italy! This pilgrim destination has many connections to a multitude of famous artists, is the largest Franciscan church in the world, and is the final resting place of Michelangelo.

During our journey, you will discover:

• The church that is called the Temple of Italian Glories, its history and some of its many famous works of art.
• What was the faith of the Renaissance artists like?
• How can sacred art greatly impact our daily spiritual journey?
• Visio Divina – a brief guide in contemplating art and more!

Click here to see photos of the Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey:

Painters, sculptors, and musicians, … photographers and poets, artists of every discipline, are called to shine beauty, especially where darkness or gray dominates everyday life. They are the custodians of beauty, heralds, and witnesses of hope for humanity. – Pope Francis

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Kathleen O'Shea, who made this podcast episode possible.

Featured Image: "Firenze – Basilica di Santa Croce" by Fred Romero from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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