From the presepio at SS. Trinità dei Pellegrini in Rome. The Pope stopped for a visit.
For those of you in Columbia Heights, that’s was the Rome shot
This is not from the presepio….
It was bracing cold for a couple of days and remarkably refreshing. Now, it’s time to go, hopefully with no adventures- especially like a few days ago.
Meanwhile, back in Rome the Archconfraternity that St Philip Neri founded at Ss. Trinità hosted a meal for street people and the poor. They do this regularly. Right now they have to do it at the little oratory called the Caravita, next Sant’Ignazio. That’s because the octopus-like Community of Sant’Egidio has the Archconfraternity’s own refectory next the church in their tentacles and they cling to it, even though they have no need for it and it is underused. Thanks.
FRANCE
The Crown of Thorns have been returned to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. pic.twitter.com/yDBmaJycb5
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During the exhumation of the body of Saint Therese of Lisieux in 1925, one of the rose petals found in the tomb, had engraved on it the face of Jesus.
Chaste Heart of St. Joseph guide us towards our conversion and salvation. Amen pic.twitter.com/RUQbWUZsIL
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White to move and win.
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UPDATE
AND NOW THE DELTA GLITCH
At the gate they started pre-boarding and then got people off the plane. The announcement: maintenance.
Next, they said: maintenance.
Next, they said: We have to get a different plane.
Next, they said: Once we get another plane it’ll be another hour after that.
I might get home tonight. Maybe.
Any readers in Atlanta?
The rose petal is fascinating! Someone must have investigated and written about this, would love to know more about it.
Rh8+, Kxh8
Rh1+, Kg8
Rh8+, Kxh8
… repeat for all 6 white R’s …
Qh1+, Kg8
Qh7+, Kf8
Qh8#
How amazing is Catholicism! Therese is an incredible saint. Met her a few times throughout life as I have heard from many others who have had the same.
1. Rh8+ KxR
2. Rh1+ Kg8
Repeat 5 times.
11. Rh8+ KxR
12. Qh1+ Kg8
13. Qh7+ Kf8
14. Qh8++.
That presepio is absolutely stunning. I can’t get enough of it.