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…
Another shot of Sunday Mass
Lino got this shot during Mass yesterday. Gives an even more beautiful view of the basilica
First Mass in Roma
So today was an eventful day! 30 pilgrims from all around the US arrived. We got to see the pope. Went to St Agnes for our first Mass in Rome (I had asked to celebrate…
Blessing from the Holy Father
We just got to see the Pope! Some of our pilgrims arrived so we ran across the street to see the Sunday Angelus. How weird is that. Just go across the street to see the…
Buona sera…
What a surreal day. 24 hours agoI was just arriving at JFK airport. Now I'm halfway around the world seeing one magnificent church after another. Most especially St Peters. It just doesnt seem real. Kind…
WHOA…
Kind of at a loss for words. Just mind, heart, soul blowing
BUON GIORNO!
So it's been an eventful 15 hours. 15 hours ago I was in NYC to meet up with Lino. Now ... So surreal. Got zero sleep on the plane so were taking a brief siesta.
Arriverderci
Got to JFK and now chilling in a lounge w Lino. Boarding soon. So most likely will be blogging tmrw.
At the airport.
So we're on line for security. Lino already got into his first fight with the ticket broker because his bag was too heavy. The cherry on top was her pointing at me and said "it's…