Enzo Fortunato

MARY’S CHRISTMAS, Nine Meditations Through Giotto’s Colours

Nove meditazioni con i colori di Giotto

1st edition October 2020
Series DIMENSIONI DELLO SPIRITO
Size 17 x 24 cm

Number of pages 224
CDU 22H 445
ISBN/EAN 9788892223288

Father Enzo Fortunato introduces the readers on a path to Christmas with nine meditations. Each meditation will be accompanied by a Giotto’s fresco with a Marian subject, related both to the Virgin and the birth of Jesus. The text moves on three levels: biblical and theological, artistic, and existential. The impeccable reproduction of Giotto’s works, flanked by the words of Father Fortunato, reveal a unity of spirituality and beauty that overcomes centuries and cultural differences. A little jewel and an inspiring gift for a broad spectrum of readers. The nine meditations are dedicated to the following themes: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, Presentation at the Temple, Flight into Egypt, Massacre of the Innocents, Jesus among the Doctors, and Exit from Jerusalem.

Fr. ENZO FORTUNATO is a Friar Minor Conventual, a journalist and director of the press room of the Sacred Convent of Assisi. He collaborates with various newspapers, including the Catholic daily newspaper Avvenire, Huffington Post, Corriere della Sera, and Panorama. Since 2011 he has been conducting a radio program, On the road with the Pope, an international press review. For Edizioni San Paolo he has written Francis and the Sultan. 800 Years Since an Incredible Encounter (2019) together with Piero Damosso; Francis’ Christmas. Seven Meditations Following the O Antiphons (2019).

Selling Points
• A perfect gift on any occasion, but particularly for Christmas.
• Highest quality colour reproduction of Giotto’s frescoes.
• Captivating and profound texts.