Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth

Doves of Saint Benedict's monastery, Monte Cassino, Italy. (Photo by Shelley Fink-Brackett).

I thought this lovely photograph of the doves of Saint Benedict's Monastery in Monte Cassino, Italy would make a beautiful Christmas card.

Shelley Fink-Brackett, a fellow traveler on our trip to Italy in the fall, shared this with me.  She commented:  "A trip to Saint Benedict's Monastery would not be complete without seeing the doves.  Just so happened, we found them taking their afternoon bath in one of the fountains in the courtyard."   Thank you Shelley for sharing this beautiful photograph.

Here's wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring PEACE ON EARTH.