Pause with me for a second, and think back—when was the last time you scrolled through social media after someone you knew passed away? You know the kind of moment: a flood of posts, basically…
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…
Another day of being blown away
Since this is a Lenten Pilgrimage, we're seeing some rather incredible sites to assist us in our Lenten devotions. We started the day with Mass at one of the 4 major Basilicas in Rome -…
The now “infamous” St Agnes
So it will take too long to describe the scene at St Agnes. Mt fingers are getting tired typing this on my iPhone and I can't really do it justice. But like I said no…