Rome in the 1st century AD pulsated with religion. The knowledge that they lived in a sacred city, protected by the gods, permeated the daily lives of its citizens. They would see oxen being led down cobbled streets to be sacrificed on marble altars or offerings of incense and wine being made when the gods
Dear Newlyweds This book is a compilation of papal audiences given by Pope Pius XII to scores of young newlyweds who came to seek his papal benediction on their marriages. The book covers the joys of marriage as well as the difficulties that may arise problems of discipline in the rearing of children, temptations against fidelity, relationships with elderly parents, even the problems involved in the necessary temporary separations of husbands and wives. The title is addressed to newlyweds, but anyone can benefit from Pius XII s pastoral guidance, which is sensitive to modern conditions yet firmly rooted in the constant tradition of the Church.
It goes without saying that Netflix has evolved into a major player in the world of movies. The Los Gatos, Calif.- based streaming service has amassed more than 50 Academy Award nominations (including five for Best Picture), and its films have won a total of 15 Oscars. But Netflix has also poured millions of dollars into developing its own line of big-budgeted blockbusters. The new poster child for that initiative is "Red Notice," a $200 million action comedy featuring three of the biggest names in Hollywood entertainment.