Speak, Matthew

I believe we are standing before a truly remarkable painting. A few quick facts: it was painted by Caravaggio in 1601. When Cardinal Matteo Contarelli died, he left enough money to decorate a chapel with scenes from the life of his patron saint, Saint Matthew the Evangelist. But, in truth, that is not what matters […]

Spider-Man and the sense of duty: vocation and rest

Important notice: this article contains spoilers If you’ve already seen the latest Spider-Man movie, you can keep reading with total peace of mind. If you have no intention of seeing it, that’s fine too. But if you’ve already bought your tickets and are counting down the hours to sit in the theater… I would wait […]