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LOCAL NEWS I 5 Denver CatholiC register I July 17, 2013 Michelangelo, da vinci works on view in denver Couple receives nFp award David and Cristina Banda received the Paul VI Award at the Marriage and Family Life Office's 2013 appreciation dinner in May. The couple has taught the Sympto-Thermal method of Natural Family Planning since 2000 with the Couple to Couple League. In their 13 years of volunteer service they have instructed some 426 couples, which includes sharing their witness talk during class. They By DOMiNiC NEDBALSki The Denver Pavilions in downtown Denver is playing host to the world premiere of a side-by-side look at two of the most renowned artists of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo and Da Vinci. "It's unbelievable," said Mark Rodgers, North American producer and curator of the exhibits. "These are exact castings and first-generational artwork." The items are on loan from the museum of Leonardo Da Vinci in Florence, Italy. The Da Vinci works are accompanied by interactive exhibits of war machines, flying machines, nautical and hydraulic machines. Next to Da Vinci's pieces are those of Michelangelo. Divided into several themes, the castings are based on his original masterpieces, architecture, paintings, life story and bottega. Feedback for the exhibit has been "overwhelming," according to Rodgers. "We're so glad to show these two together because they define our life today," he said. Attendees of this exhibit have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compare and contrast the works of two of the most influential artists in history. The extraordinary works of these two reveal plenty of inspiration from Scripture. "Their works show what humanity looks like when photo pRovIded tHE DA viNCi and Michelangelo exhibition is located at Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. responding to God's grace," said a limited time only. "It's probably the most inspirBen Akers, director of the Denver Catholic Biblical School and the ing exhibit I've ever seen," Rodgers said. Catechetical School. Tickets for the Da Vinci and Among the pairings of art to contrast and compare are Sistine Michelangelo exhibition, located Chapel frescoes and "The Last at 16th and Welton streets, range Supper." Akers noted the Sistine from $11-$16, although children Chapel depicts stories of cre- age 4 and under are free. There ation and salvation while "The are also discounts for families Last Supper" shows a moment and large groups. Exhibit hours are 11 a.m.-6 of "re-creation and redemption." Akers emphasized the impor- p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday tance of seeing this exhibit. "Beauty is one of the many and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Parkthings where we can see God," ing is available at the Denver PaAkers said. "We must expose our- vilions' underground garage on Welton Street and nearby lots. selves to beautiful art." For more information, visit Try to plan your trip to the exhibit soon, as it is in Denver for www.davinciexhibitdenver.com. Natural Family Planning Learning Natural Family Planning (NFP) ... NFP is a required part of marriage preparation in the Archdiocese of Denver. Before a couple can get married in the Church, they must complete an Archdiocesan approved NFP course. The Couple to Couple League (CCL) is not only approved by the Archdiocese of Denver, but it is also approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)! CCL offers classes throughout the Archdiocese of Denver; check our website at www.ccli.org to find a class near you or call John and Kristen Hamill at 303-960-9745 to get more information. Teaching NFP… have also served as the coordinators of the Denver chapter Spanish branch for more than 10 years. As CCL teachers they handle NFP consulting and mentoring for new CCL teachers. National NFP Awareness Week, an educational campaign of the U.S. bishops, will be observed July 21-27. This year's theme is "Pro-woman, Proman, Pro-child." For more information, contact nfp@usccb.org. We are always in need of more teachers to spread the good news about NFP! We can train you to become NFP teachers at your local parish. The time commitment after training is minimal-just teach three full classes a year. This is one of the few ministries couples can do TOGETHER. The blessing of bringing other couples into a full understanding of the Church's teaching is immeasurable. Join us in this worthy ministry! Contact us for more information coloradohamills@gmail.com or 303-960-9745 More than just retreats… Reunions • Weddings • Vow Renewal Corporate & Staff Training • Youth Groups Sacramental Preparation Come for a day or week Book your next event with us 719-258-1600 for Tour or Reservations www.eltesororetreat.org

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