When I was in the seminary, studying for the priesthood, one of the unique things that I experienced, not having attended Catholic School growing up, was learning about many Saints. There were holy men and…
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
Saturday in Roma
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…
Chiesa s luigi
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!)
Basilica Di s agostino
The Basilica of St. Augustine, who's not buried here by the way... ...But Augustines Mom is. The Tomb of St Monica
Piazza Navona – Chiesa Di St Agnes
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…
Missa e Chiesa Di St Agnese
More of St Agnes
Pantheon
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…
Chiesa de Gesu
The Church where St. Ignacio's of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, is entombed