Padre Joao Delco Mesquita Penna
Reflections of a Celibate
12 de April de 2012
Allow me to share with you dear reader, this reflection from my experience lived in a priestly ministry. As I now arrive at the 50th year of my existence, 20…
IV – São Romão: Religious and Cultural Traditions
6 de February de 2012
From the series Religious Pilgrimages in the Great Backlands The city of São Romão, located in the northern region of the state of Minas Gerais, situated on the banks of…
III – Andrequicé: Culture and Faith, Pilgrimage and Celebration
19 de January de 2012
From the series Religious Pilgrimages in the Great Backlands Every year in the first half of August, pilgrims drawn by their faith come in from various different regions of the…
II – Santa da Pedra, Pilgrimage and Popular Devotion
12 de January de 2012
From the series Religious Pilgrimages in the Great Backlands The tiny district of Santa da Pedra, in the county of São João do Pacuí, Northern Minas Gerais state, each year…
I – Serra das Araras, a Story of Devotion and Triumph
14 de December de 2011
Under the series Religious Pilgrimages in the Backlands Situated deep in the northern backlands of Minas Gerais state, the Community of Serra (Sierra) das Araras, today within the district of…
Guerra dos Emboabas – Parte II Minas do Ouro, Terra Síntese do Brasil
As Grandes Navegações, a Expansão Européia e do Cristianismo
Fernão de Magalhães – 500 anos da morte – parte IV
Fernão de Magalhães – 500 anos da morte – parte III
