The Catholic Traveler

The Red Priest of Venezia

by Mountain Butorac on January 16, 2010

It’s a chilly rainy day here in Georgia. Cold rainy days always remind me of Venice. Probably not the image of Venice most people have! I’ve been to Venice many times, most always in the winter when it’s raining (the best winter trip was my honeymoon). This has more to do with being cheap, than having bad luck. Venice in the winter is not at all crowded and incredibly cheap compared to the summer. I’ve become an excellent navigator during the Acqua Alta, by the way! But, that’s not my point here.

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An Epiphany Gift

by Mountain Butorac on January 4, 2010

Since Epiphany is coming up (and we already celebrated it here in the US! Those Wise Men are getting so fast!) I thought I’d post an Epiphany song by my father.

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A Florentine Snow

by Mountain Butorac on December 31, 2009

Snow in Florence

My friends at Florentia (the best guides in Florence, by the way) posted this picture taken the other day in Florence. Wish I was there!

Welcome Lino Rulli Listeners!

by Mountain Butorac on December 22, 2009

I am thrilled that today we are announcing a pilgrimage to Italy with the crew from The Catholic Guy show!

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The soon-to-be Venerable John Paul II

by Mountain Butorac on December 19, 2009

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I am very excited with the news that Benedict XVI is expected to sign a decree approving John Paul II as venerable as early as today, December 19.

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Hanging with the Dead – A Catholic Halloween

by Mountain Butorac on October 30, 2009

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Want to read about something creepy and holy?

Check out my article:
Hanging with the Dead: Relics and Incorruptibles

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Day 0 and Day 1

by Mountain Butorac on October 13, 2009

My flight over was just surprisingly smooth. I slept for about two hours and watched The Proposal and The Hangover. By the way, I love that Delta now uses the 767-400 ATL – Rome!

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