The sunrise in Rome was 0647 and the sun just set at 1941. The Ave Maria is at 2000.
It is the Feast of St Isidore (+636). Some people believe that he could be a good Patron of the Internet. There is the “Internet Prayer” which I wrote many years ago and which has been translated into many languages.
It’s rainy this afternoon but the morning was lovely.
Some views.
Coat of Arms by D Burkart
on ROME 25/4– Day 20: Tolling and rolling: “Where did they get a Tripple Crown for the Catafalque….???”
on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “… Or, from the Missal: Collect of the Votive Mass for the Election of a Pope (Via SSPX) Orémus. SÚPPLICI,…”
on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “Thank you Fr Z for this powerful prayer. Hoping for a Marian Apparition next week in the Sistine Chapel.”
on PASCHALCAzT 2025 – 54: Low Sunday – “scandal, hypocrisy, bland liturgies, false teaching, broken families, sin and sinners everywhere.”: “It’s nice to have a “thank you”. Thank you for that.”
on Sonnet about the papal funeral procession: “Pasquino, in the anguished pose of an introvert who is eternally embarrassed for being required to live out his days…”
on Orationes pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – Prayers for the Election of a Roman Pontiff (Fr. Z’s and Card. Burke’s): “Thank you, Father Z, for posting these and other prayers to help your readers join together to do their part…”
on ROME 25/4– Day 19: Low Sunday – with a grand digression: “Yesterday for Low Sunday we had a wonderful Solemn Mass. We are truly blessed at our parish with currently 4…” on PASCHALCAzT 2025 – 54: Low Sunday – “scandal, hypocrisy, bland liturgies, false teaching, broken families, sin and sinners everywhere.”: “Thank you Father for these podcasts which have been part of my morning breakfast routine since Lent began.” on ROME 25/4– Day 17: Easter Friday: “For you who commented on the chess puzzle, see the main entry again for more information.”
on ROME 25/4– Day 16: Easter Thursday: “thank you Suburbanbanshee. i looked around. i couldn’t find Clement X’s cardinalatial rank when he was elected, but with that…” on ROME 25/4– Day 19: Low Sunday – with a grand digression: “The rock band Rush starts a song with the 3 letter identifier for Toronto Airport in Morse Code – Y…”
on PASCHALCAzT 2025 – 54: Low Sunday – “scandal, hypocrisy, bland liturgies, false teaching, broken families, sin and sinners everywhere.”: “Fr. Z – Thank you for the “chirping” and spiritual encouragement to leave the nest and soar on as on…”
on ROME 25/4– Day 17: Easter Friday: “Isn’t it checkmate in one move? Qd8#. I don’t see any moves that remove the black King from checkmate.”
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Is that penultimate picture the Italian equivalent of a ‘bloomin’ onion’ — a bloomin’ artichoke?
I didn’t realize you were in Rome this week, Father. One of my daughters, who is studying nursing this semester in Madrid, will be in Rome for Easter.
I love the photos Father. Glad you are enjoying Rome. It’s cold and gray here although spring bulbs are just peeking out. One of my intentions was answered early so encouraged to keep going