by Diana | Jul 12, 2023 | Catholic History, Pretty Things, Sacred Art, Saints
The Merciful Knight I 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
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...
