Hopefully I figure out how to take a panoramic pic of the coliseum
Roman forum
Palatine hill. Foundation of Rome 6-7 century BCToday started with Ancient Rome. Walking the palatine hill where the city of Rome was founded
by Fr. Jim Chern
Hopefully I figure out how to take a panoramic pic of the coliseum
Palatine hill. Foundation of Rome 6-7 century BCToday started with Ancient Rome. Walking the palatine hill where the city of Rome was founded
So today started off slow, but definitely became a whirlwind. We went from seeing the chimney for the Sistine chapel get installed to a marathon of sights- trying to get as much in as we…
The Basilica of St. Augustine, who's not buried here by the way... ...But Augustines Mom is. The Tomb of St Monica
The Church of St. Louis. Which has beautiful artwork by Carvaggio, including the call of st matthew (which I'm not supposed to take pics of, hence the bad shots!)
The entry way to the piazza The Church of St Agnes. A 12 year old martyred for the faith in the early 300's for refusing to give into the lustful desires of the emperor wanting…
One of the oldest buildings that continues to be in use from the 100's. originally dedicated to any god - you could worship whomever you wanted (how relativistic) it is now one of the oldest…
More of St Agnes
The Church where St. Ignacio's of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, is entombed
So this morning before the pilgrims arrived joining us for the pilgrimage this week in Rome, Lino and I went to St. Peter's to pray and take a stroll around the plaza (in what is…