Viva San Giuseppe! (From LA Chiesa di San Pietro, Modica, Sicily)
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An Act Of Prayer For Saint Joseph
Probably the most distinct ritual of Saint Joseph’s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 19, revolves around the celebration of bread, which in Sicily and southern Italy is sacred because wheat, its principle ingredient, is the most important crop of the region. The preparation of altars, or tables, known as le tavolate di San…
Finding Solice In Ragusa Ibla
The Chiesa di San Giuseppe in Ragusa Ibla doesn’t have the notariety of the Duomo di San Giorgio that is just a few hundred feet away; however it offers those who wander in, a quiet sanctuary to reflect (Like the Benedictine cloistered nuns did, who called this their home for centuries.). During May’s Myths and…
Breadmaking As A Ritual
Ritual bread making in honor of Saint Joseph (San Giuseppe) in Salemi.
Day 12 of Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below | Transformation
Live from Sicily! Day 12 of Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below | Transformation. The town of Salemi (led by Visit Borgo Salemi) displayed to us its rich culture of ritual bread making for San Giuseppe. The Azienda Cucchiara served us an outstanding lunch of products from their farm, including the freshest cannoli…
Salemi, Sicily, An Undiscovered Treasure
Live from Sicily! Yesterday, after closing our two-week private tour (What a wonderful time I had with the family!), I headed to Salemi, a truly undiscovered treasure in Trapani Province. I met with Visit Borgo Salemi to learn more about this fascinating town and how we can collaborate to share it with Experience Sicily clients….
Thank You For Celebrating St. Joseph’s Day With Us!
My heart is full after a joyful celebration for Saint Joseph’s Day yesterday Cacio e Vino. Thank you to all of you who came and made it wonderful! And thank you to the staff of Cacio e Vino! W San Giuseppe!
Sicily’s Patron, Saint Joseph
Viva San Giuseppe! Happy Saint Joseph’s Day! (Altar of Saint Joseph photographed in my grandfather’s home village, Porticello, Sicily.) REGISTER TODAY for our Experience Sicily luncheon Cacio e Vino on Sunday, March 24. Details at: https://experiencesicily.com/saint-josephs-day-in-new-york-city/
Saint Joseph’s Day At Cacio e Vino in New York City
Next Sunday, March 24 at 2PM, Experience Sicily will be hosting Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day in New York City at Cacio e Vino in New York City. This annual event will warm your heart, so much so, that together our collective heat will launch spring’s arrival! Saint Joseph protects us throughout the year, bringing abundance…
Saint Joseph And Homemaking
Many know San Giuseppe because it’s said that if you are hoping to sell your house, you should bury a statue of Saint Joseph upside down somewhere in your yard. Well, as a city-dweller looking to purchase a home, three years ago, I put my statue of Saint Joseph on the credenza in my living…