There are certain names that, the moment you hear them, you immediately know what they’re known for: Thomas Edison—the lightbulb. Frank Sinatra—the voice. George Washington—the founding of our nation. These are people the world calls…
Hello Holy Father
Yep. We were this close... And then after that we off to ancient Rome and Mass at St Catherine of Siena... So much stuff to take in
Papal Audience
Well that was incredibly cool. Thousands of people gathering in St Peters Square to hear the successor to St Peter -Pope Benedict XVI give a teaching and impart his apostolic blessing on us and any…
Waiting for the Pope!
So we got up early, knocked a few people out of the way as the barricades opened to get primo seats for the Wednesday audience with the Pope. The hope being getting close enough to…
Catacombs, Cathedrals and current Catholics
After celebrating Mass at the most popular altar in the most famous Church in Christendom , this afternoon we saw the burial places of the Early Christians persecuted and killed by the romans and where…
In the Sacristy
Before and After celebrating mass I was able to vest in the sacristy of the Vatican - to say the whole experience was surreal is ridiculously inadequate. Thankful that Lino and our tour guide Mountain…
A highlight of my life as a priest…
As a priest, I've shied away from saying a particular day or event was one of my "favorites" or "highlights" but Celebrating Mass in St Peters Basilica at the tomb of Blessed John Paul II…
Yeah I found it…
...but no I didn't eat here. :). Was looking for an early morning coffee but they don't open till 10:30. What's up with that?
Mass in 2 hours
About 2 hours from now, this is where I'll be celebrating Mass. A little different venue than I'm used to. Not going to lie - its a little intimidating... Fortunately it's at the tomb of…