Reflections on the mission and witness of Christ’s apostles. Their lives, calling, and legacy in the foundation of the Church and the spread of the Gospel.
Saint James the Greater holds a place of distinction. Brother of John the Evangelist and son of Zebedee, he was one of the first to be called by Jesus, and also the first among the apostles to suffer martyrdom.
Saint Thomas was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, known both for his courage and for his famous doubt.
Caravaggio is widely recognised as a master of the chiaroscuro technique, a painting style that explores the dramatic contrast between light and shadow to create depth and visual impact.
