Pilgrimages have long been a vital part of Italy's heritage. Yet visiting its sacred sites seems an overwhelming challenge for the modern traveler: what to see; where to go; how much time to spend in each place? In her new book; Lucinda Vardey provides solutions and guidance. In recognizing the genius of many of Italy's well-known--and some lesser-known--saints; she offers ten pilgrimages (to all parts of the country); for one or two days or a week; in a unique format of biography of early masters such as St. Benedict; St. Francis of Assisi; St. Anthony of Padua; St. Catherine of Siena and more contemporary teachers; Blessed Pope John 23rd and St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio). After learning of the life of each saint; there is a summary of their spiritual teaching; a pilgrim prayer and suggestions for intention; itinerary; maps and detailed directions to the prime places to visit in that person's life (many documented for the first time). Also provided are sidebars on religious art and artists and a four-day retreat in Rome.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Beauty and AmbitionBy M. KingHere is one of history's overlooked very dynamic woman. From Washington; D.C. to Mexico City; the American Princess Salm-Salm played a remarkable part in both the U S and Mexican civil wars of the 1860s. This short biography; although well written; only addresses a limited period of time in this amazing woman's life. Someone needs to write the complete story of this adventuress who was better known in her own time than today.
