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Crocifissione sopra l'altare della C..sisi
Padre Peek Celebra la Cena dell'agne..alfi
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Luminous Madonna - Santa Maria Maggi..sisi
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Il Bagliore di Sera Radiante del Duo..ieto
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!["Stained Glass of Christ Blessing St James at the Cathedral of Saints Philip and James"...<br />
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The main church in Sorrento is the Duomo, also known as the Cathedral of San Filippo and San Giacomo, which is concealed right in the heart of the town. Sorrento is not known as a pilgrimage site, but a beautiful seaside resort village. The Duomo dates as far back as the 11th century but was completely rebuilt in the 15th century in Romanesque style. The façade is very plain for a Cathedral of such interior grandeur, which has three naves separated by pillars and a very ornate ceiling. Next to the cathedral is a bell tower resting on an arch with four columns, which dates back to medieval times. Inconspicuously, I entered the cathedral and saw only a dozen elderly women sitting in the front pews reciting aloud a novena. Not wanting to disturb them, I ventured around quietly and was taken aback by the reverent beauty and peaceful aura of the magnificent Duomo. James and Philip human men who became foundation stones of the Church, as we are reminded that holiness and its consequent apostolate are entirely the gifts of God. LUKE 24:49 “And [behold] I am sending the promise of my Father upon you, but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Their first commission had been to expel unclean spirits, heal diseases, and announce the kingdom. They learned, gradually, that these externals were sacraments of an even greater miracle inside their persons…the divine power to love like God.](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000DIoWn9cXTyE/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000DIoWn9cXTyE.jpg)
!["Madonna and baby Jesus in the Cathedral of St. Andrew"... <br />
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“Holy Family, we consecrate ourselves and our family to you. May we be completely united in a love that is lasting, faithful, and open to the gift of new life. Help us to grow in virtue, to forgive one another from our hearts, and to live in peace all our days. Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer, diligent in our work, and generous toward those in need. May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a domestic church where we reflect your example in our daily life. Amen. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph pray for us!” On the last of three glorious days in Positano, I arose early to catch the sunrise over the village. However, at about 10:00 am …the cold rains came down dampening the glorious sun. I caught the rain-soaked ferry down the coast to the seaside town of Amalfi. The Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi is usually packed with tourists bused and ferried from hundreds of miles away, but with the dreary weather, many chose to stay away. There has been a church on this site in Amalfi since 596 AD and the one built in the ninth century still stands today. The present cathedral was built adjacent to the old one in the early 13th century to provide a suitable resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. The two were originally joined together to form a single, six-nave Romanesque cathedral. Pieces of the newer walls have been taken down to expose parts of the walls of the ancient original church, and one can ponder history with this glimpse back in time. I was enraptured by the sacred art devotional of the Madonna and Baby Jesus as I exited the magnificent Cathedral, a forever remembrance of my cherished rainy day in Amalfi. [Acts 14:17] “Yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did not leave himself without witness, for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.”](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000eT47UbXX2p0/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000eT47UbXX2p0.jpg)
![“Father Peek Celebrates the Lamb's Supper - Amalfi Cathedral”…<br />
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A church has resided on this site in Amalfi since 596 AD and the one built in the 9th century still stands today. The present cathedral was built adjacent to the old one in the early 13th century to provide a suitable resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. The two were originally joined together to form a single, six-nave Romanesque cathedral. Newer walls have been taken down to expose parts of the ancient original church, and one can ponder history by this glimpse back in time. Andrew, Saint Peter’s brother and one of Christ’s closest disciples was also the disciple of John the Baptist. Saint Andrew was called with Peter: “As [Jesus] was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Stairs near the east end of the Duomo descend into the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his relics are kept in the central altar. The crypt is decorated with magnificent Baroque murals from 1660. As I knelt and prayed at the glorious crypt befitting this great disciple who was martyred on an X shaped crucifix, my mind wandered off the true nature of this chosen man who became a Saint. I stirred around to the back of the altar and found myself facing his eternal light and relics. I knelt again in prayer feeling the great essence and presence of this selfless apostle. As in many other locations and churches in Italy, where Saints seem to be from every town, I was overcome with deep emotion and an abundance of heartfelt spiritual joy! Our Pilgrimage of 2019 found us celebrating Mass in the chapel just to the left of the High Altar below the image of the “Last Supper.” A reverent and poignant remembrance of cherished time on the Amalfi Coast.](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000z5mCVYrdLwc/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000z5mCVYrdLwc.jpg)
![“Sant'Andrea Imagining the Crucifixion of Christ - Amalfi Cathedral”…<br />
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I caught the rain-soaked ferry down the coast to the seaside town of Amalfi. The Duomo di Amalfi is usually packed with tourists bused and ferried from 100’s of miles away, but with the dreary weather, many stayed away. A church has resided on this site in Amalfi since 596 AD and the one built in the 9th century still stands today. The present cathedral was built adjacent to the old one in the early 13th century to provide a suitable resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. The two were originally joined together to form a single, six-nave Romanesque cathedral. Newer walls have been taken down to expose parts of the ancient original church, and one can ponder history by this glimpse back in time. Andrew, Saint Peter’s brother and one of Christ’s closest disciples was also the disciple of John the Baptist. Saint Andrew was called with Peter: “As [Jesus] was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Stairs near the east end of the Duomo descend into the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his relics are kept in the central altar. The crypt is decorated with magnificent Baroque murals from 1660. As I knelt and prayed at the glorious crypt befitting this great disciple who was martyred on an X-shaped crucifix, my mind wandered to the true nature of this chosen man who became a Disciple and Saint. I stirred around to the back of the altar and found myself facing his eternal light and relics. I knelt again in prayer feeling the great essence and presence of this selfless apostle. As in many other locations and churches in Italy, where Saints seem to be from every town, I was overcome with deep emotion and an abundance of heartfelt spiritual joy!](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000_QOj8XJTNqc/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000_QOj8XJTNqc.jpg)
!["Altar of Sant'Andrea imagines the crucifixion of Christ - Cathedral of Amalfi"...<br />
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I caught the rain soaked ferry down the coast to the seaside town of Amalfi. The Duomo di Amalfi is usually packed with tourists bused and ferried from 100’s of miles away, but with the dreary weather many stayed away. A church has resided on this site in Amalfi since 596 AD and the one built in the 9th century still stands today. The present cathedral was built adjacent to the old one in the early 13th century to provide a suitable resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. The two were originally joined together to form a single, six-nave Romanesque cathedral. Newer walls have been taken down to expose parts of the ancient original church, and one can ponder history by this glimpse back in time. Andrew, Saint Peter’s brother and one of Christ’s closest disciples was also the disciple of John the Baptist. Saint Andrew was called with Peter: “As [Jesus] was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Stairs near the east end of the Duomo descend into the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his relics are kept in the central altar. The crypt is decorated with magnificent Baroque murals from 1660. As I knelt and prayed at the glorious crypt befitting this great disciple who was martyred on an X shaped crucifix, my mind wondered of the true nature of this chosen man who became a Saint. I stirred around to the back of the altar and found myself facing his eternal light and relics. I knelt again in prayer feeling the great essence and presence of this selfless apostle. As in many other locations and churches in Italy, where Saints seem to be from every town, I was overcome with deep emotion and an abundance of heartfelt spiritual joy!](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000TCRIdbxl0Bw/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000TCRIdbxl0Bw.jpg)
!["Relic room of the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea - Amalfi"...<br />
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I caught the rain soaked ferry down the coast to the seaside town of Amalfi. The Duomo di Amalfi is usually packed with tourists bused and ferried from 100’s of miles away, but with the dreary weather many stayed away. A church has resided on this site in Amalfi since 596 AD and the one built in the 9th century still stands today. The present cathedral was built adjacent to the old one in the early 13th century to provide a suitable resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. The two were originally joined together to form a single, six-nave Romanesque cathedral. Newer walls have been taken down to expose parts of the ancient original church, and one can ponder history by this glimpse back in time. Andrew, Saint Peter’s brother and one of Christ’s closest disciples was also the disciple of John the Baptist. Saint Andrew was called with Peter: “As [Jesus] was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Stairs near the east end of the Duomo descend into the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his relics are kept in the central altar. The crypt is decorated with magnificent Baroque murals from 1660. As I knelt and prayed at the glorious crypt befitting this great disciple who was martyred on an X shaped crucifix, my mind wondered of the true nature of this chosen man who became a Saint. I stirred around to the back of the altar and found myself facing his eternal light and relics. I knelt again in prayer feeling the great essence and presence of this selfless apostle. As in many other locations and churches in Italy, where Saints seem to be from every town, I was overcome with deep emotion and an abundance of heartfelt spiritual joy!](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I00000J34hxwE5TU/fill=/fit=200x200/I00000J34hxwE5TU.jpg)
!["Saint Andrew - San Giovanni in Laterano Rome"...<br />
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Andrew was Saint Peter’s brother, and was called with him. “As [Jesus] was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Legend has it that Andrew preached the Good News in what is now modern Greece and Turkey and was crucified at Patras on an X-shaped cross. Dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, the Basilica of St. John Lateran is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome. It is also the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, and is thus known as the "Cathedral of Rome and of the World." Built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century, San Giovanni in Laterano was the first Christian/Catholic church erected in Rome. The present structure of the Basilica resembles Saint Peter's Basilica, and the ancient church was residence of the Papacy until the (1377) return from exile in Avignon and permanent relocation to the Vatican. Many Popes were responsible for repair and additions to the Basilica’s overall splendor and importance throughout the last 1700 years. In 1702, Pope Clement XI announced a grand scheme for twelve sculptures of the Apostles to fill the niches left in the nave of the Basilica. One cannot help being impressed by the larger than life statues of these great men blessing the nave with their imposing presence. Camillo Rusconi was an Italian sculptor of the late Baroque in Rome. Camillo’s masterpieces are the four larger-than-life apostles (Matthew, James the Great, Andrew, and John) completed during 1708-1718 for the niches of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000TJL1yv6YWXY/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000TJL1yv6YWXY.jpg)
!["Our Lady of Sorrows Blue - Cathedral of San Rufino, Assisi - Luminance"...<br />
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The title, Our Lady of Sorrows, given to our Blessed Mother focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; rather, it comprised the seven sorrows of Mary, which were foretold by the Priest Simeon who proclaimed to Mary, This child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare (Luke 2:34-35). These seven sorrows of our Blessed Mother included the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt; the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple; Mary's meeting of Jesus on His way to Calvary; Mary's standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord was crucified; her holding of Jesus when He was taken down from the cross; and then our Lord's burial. In all, the prophecy of Simeon that a sword would pierce our Blessed Mother's heart was fulfilled in these events. For this reason, Mary is sometimes depicted with her heart exposed and with seven swords piercing it. More importantly, each new suffering was received with the courage, love, and trust that echoed her fiat, let it be done unto me according to thy word, first uttered at the Annunciation. Adoration of the Madonna as a participant in the Passion of Christ is the image of the iconographic tradition finished in 1672. Luke 2:34-35 "And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed."](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000fPjHBbRRdvw/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000fPjHBbRRdvw.jpg)
![“Apostle, Saint Andrew In front of his Duomo of Sant'Andrea - Painting by Dino Carbetta” …<br />
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Embarking on a rain-soaked ferry journey along the picturesque coast, I made my way to the enchanting seaside town of Amalfi. Normally bustling with tourists transported from everywhere, the Duomo di Amalfi found itself relatively serene on this dreary day. A sacred haven has graced this Amalfi site since the year 596 AD; the ninth-century structure still stands resolute. In the early 13th century, a new cathedral emerged beside the ancient one, providing a dignified resting place for St. Andrew the Apostle. Modern interventions have exposed fragments of the original church, inviting contemplation of bygone eras. St. Andrew, the brother of Saint Peter and a cherished disciple of Christ was also a follower of John the Baptist. Their calling unfolded on the shores of the Sea of Galilee: “As [Jesus] was walking by, he saw two brothers, Simon (Peter), and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:18-20). Descending near the east end of the Duomo, a staircase leads to the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his revered relics rest upon the central altar. Adorned with magnificent Baroque murals dating back to 1660, the crypt provides a sacred space for reflection. Kneeling in prayer within this splendid crypt, befitting the memory of the apostle martyred on an X-shaped crucifix, my thoughts meandered into the profound nature of this chosen man turned Disciple and Saint. As I circled to the rear of the altar, I found myself bathed in the eternal light and relics of Saint Andrew. With each prayer, I sensed the essence and presence of this selfless apostle. Much like other sanctuaries and churches across Italy, where saints hail from every corner, I was overwhelmed by deep emotion and an abundance of heartfelt spiritual joy!"](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I00001pdSDmwiFP4/fill=/fit=200x200/I00001pdSDmwiFP4.jpg)
![“Our Lady of Sorrows Radiant Blue - Cathedral of San Rufino, Assisi - Painting by Dino Carbetta”…<br />
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The title "Our Lady of Sorrows" bestowed upon our Blessed Mother beckons our attention to her profound suffering and grief, most notably during the passion and death of our Lord. It encompasses the seven sorrows of Mary, as foretold by the Priest Simeon. "This child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed, and you shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare" Lk 2:34-35. These seven sorrows of our Blessed Mother weave a poignant narrative: the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple, Mary's encounter with Jesus on His way to Calvary, her presence at the foot of the cross during our Lord's crucifixion, cradling Jesus as He was taken down from the cross, and His burial. In the prophecy of Simeon, a sword would pierce our Blessed Mother's heart, and find its fulfillment. Mary is depicted with her heart exposed and seven swords piercing it, symbolizing her profound sorrows. Her unwavering courage, love, and trust with which Mary embraced each trial, echoing her initial fiat: "Let it be done unto me according to thy word," first spoken at the Annunciation. This unwavering faith is beautifully depicted in the Adoration of the Madonna as a participant in the Passion of Christ, as captured in the iconographic tradition in 1672. Luke 2:34-35 serves as the foundation of this profound portrayal: "He blessed them and said to Mary his mother: 'Behold, this child is set for the fall and the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.'" In "Our Lady of Sorrows," we witness not only the depths of Mary's sorrow but also the enduring strength of her faith, an inspiration for all who encounter this ethereal work of art.](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000TEOwMlL4oA8/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000TEOwMlL4oA8.jpg)
!["Our Lady of Sorrows Blue - Cathedral of San Rufino, Assisi - Olivina"...<br />
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The title, Our Lady of Sorrows, given to our Blessed Mother focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; rather, it comprised the seven sorrows of Mary, which were foretold by the Priest Simeon who proclaimed to Mary, This child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare (Luke 2:34-35). These seven sorrows of our Blessed Mother included the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt; the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple; Mary's meeting of Jesus on His way to Calvary; Mary's standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord was crucified; her holding of Jesus when He was taken down from the cross; and then our Lord's burial. In all, the prophecy of Simeon that a sword would pierce our Blessed Mother's heart was fulfilled in these events. For this reason, Mary is sometimes depicted with her heart exposed and with seven swords piercing it. More importantly, each new suffering was received with the courage, love, and trust that echoed her fiat, let it be done unto me according to thy word, first uttered at the Annunciation. Adoration of the Madonna as a participant in the Passion of Christ is the image of the iconographic tradition finished in 1672. Luke 2:34-35 "And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed."](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000raej_1YdxkQ/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000raej_1YdxkQ.jpg)
!["Our Lady of Sorrows Blue - Cathedral of San Rufino, Assisi"...<br />
The title, Our Lady of Sorrows, given to our Blessed Mother focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; rather, it comprised the seven sorrows of Mary, which were foretold by the Priest Simeon who proclaimed to Mary, This child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare (Luke 2:34-35). These seven sorrows of our Blessed Mother included the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt; the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple; Mary's meeting of Jesus on His way to Calvary; Mary's standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord was crucified; her holding of Jesus when He was taken down from the cross; and then our Lord's burial. In all, the prophecy of Simeon that a sword would pierce our Blessed Mother's heart was fulfilled in these events. For this reason, Mary is sometimes depicted with her heart exposed and with seven swords piercing it. More importantly, each new suffering was received with the courage, love, and trust that echoed her fiat, let it be done unto me according to thy word, first uttered at the Annunciation. Adoration of the Madonna as a participant in the Passion of Christ is the image of the iconographic tradition finished in 1672. Luke 2:34-35 "And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed."](https://www.dinocarbetta.com/img-get2/I0000Pf36JaMJDdk/fill=/fit=200x200/I0000Pf36JaMJDdk.jpg)
