Oh to be in Rome next week. Sigh… For those lucky enough to be there, here’s where you need to be! Remember, when you plan your trip to Rome, be sure to check our always up to date Papal Calendar! HOLY WEEK CELEBRATIONS TO BE PRESIDED BY THE POPE VATICAN CITY, 30 MAR 2009 (VIS) [...]
From the monthly archives:
March 2009
Today we return to Saint Peter’s Basilica as we continue our pilgrimage to the Station Churches of Rome. “This is the biggest church of all!” Read my article on Saint Peter’s Basilica, the size, the relics, the Pieta and Pope Saint Gregory the Great.
If not for the economy I would be in Rome for this Mass. But, unfortunately a group pilgrimage scheduled for this time had to be pushed back. Well, at least I was there for the funeral! (Link) VATICAN CITY, 26 MAR 2009 (VIS) – In the Vatican Basilica at 6 p.m. on Thursday 2 April, [...]
Oh how I wish I could be there. But, I’ll be in Atlanta awaiting the arrival of my beautiful new daughter! (Link) PROGRAMME OF HOLY FATHER’S TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND VATICAN CITY, 26 MAR 2009 (VIS) – The programme of Benedict XVI’s apostolic trip to the Holy Land, due to take place from 8 [...]
This is my father’s latest Lenten song, 40 Days. I think it’s one of his best. He has a great story. The short version… starting playing guitar as a kid. Thought he was called to the priesthood as a teen. Went to the seminary in Chicago, but they were full! Does that happen anymore? They [...]
For the last 900 years or so on Laetare Sunday, the Holy Father would traditionally visit the church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme to bless a Golden Rose. The blessed Rose was then sent to a prominent Catholic, typically royalty, who showed loyalty to the Holy See. This Sunday became known as Rose Sunday. Rose [...]
And, unfortunately, not the last! Image if all the churches were still lit by candlelight! It would be harder to view the art and architecture, but that’s how most of them were designed. Anyway, today’s Lenten Station Church is Santa Susanna, the American parish in Rome. Read about President Warren G. Harding’s hand in getting [...]
