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April 6th, Raphael Sanzio’s Death Anniversary

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Universal Excellence Not just a painterBy Barbara Jatta In this time of “standstill” of many activities, exhibitions, conferences, restorations and different events, it is nice to think of time not as kronos but in its most peculiar meaning of kairós. The many and varied celebrations planned for the five hundred years since the death of Raphael Sanzio from Urbino […]

Temporary Closure of Vatican Museums – Virtual Tours Offered

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In response to the global spread of COVID-19, the Vatican and civil authorities have closed the Vatican Museums as a precautionary measure. The anticipated duration of this closure is until April 3, 2020. While in-person tours may be closed to the public at this time, the Vatican Museums are offering several virtual tours for those […]

L’Angelo Sterminatore by Mario Ceroli

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By Mia Samaniego “For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood …the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to smite you.” Exodus 12:23 In the above passage from Exodus, Moses relates to the Israelites God’s command to celebrate the Passover meal with the blood of […]

The Texas Chapter’s Newest Project

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An Updated Look on the Noli Me Tangere Tapestry Noli Me Tangere Tapestry – Mia Samaniego, Intern Among the recently adopted restoration projects of the Texas Chapter, Noli Me Tangere (“Do Not Cling to Me”) is a little-known tapestry which depicts the interaction between the Risen Christ and Mary Magdalene narrated in the Gospel of […]