Francis of Assisi
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The beauty of Assisi – A photo essay
Assisi’s beauty unfolds in stone streets, olive groves, and the quiet presence of Francis and Clare.…
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Francis of Assisi – The radical follower of Jesus
This meditation on St Francis of Assisi traces his final days—marked by stigmata, near-blindness, and profound…
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Francis of Assisi and the wolf of Gubbio
Reflecting on the beloved legend of Saint Francis and the wolf of Gubbio, this piece weaves…
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My favourite food in Assisi – A photo essay
There is the peace that surpasses understanding and then there is the peace of carbohydrates. Italian…
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Who’s really in charge of the National Gallery of Australia?
While the Roman Catholic world commemorates 800 years since the passing of the most popular saint…
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What is the most important depiction of St Francis of Assisi?
From Cimabue’s frescoes in Assisi to Arthur Boyd’s tapestries in Canberra and the wolf of Gubbio,…
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Reflections on this year’s pilgrimage to Italy
Reflections written from a hotel near Milan airport on the final night of this year’s pilgrimage…
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Materialisation over a relic in the Basilica of San Antonio
A day of prayer and unexpected grace in Padova — multiple visits to the Basilica of…
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My first time in Siena
First impressions of Siena — medieval brickwork, a guided tour with the remarkable Anna Piperato, a…
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Gubbio
A peaceful day in Gubbio — said by some to be second only to Assisi for…