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Category Archives: My View
Remember the “griccia” thing?
The other day I was giving a little tour to a group of Americans beginning with the magnificent Saint Maria Maggiore. You saw my photo of the mosaics a couple days back. In the confession before the altar, where the … Read More
The effects of clouds
The skyline of Rome has fascinating particulars. None is more intriguing than the lantern of the Church of St. Ivo, designed by Borromini.
Rain rain going away
The view of the rain moving through the City.
Rays in a sunset
A nice evening view.
Just a nice photo…
… of S. Maria Maggiore. You can click for a larger version… if you want. o{]:¬)
Images of a “Tridentine” Laetare
When I stuck my head in at the "Tridentine" Mass yesterday at Gesu e Maria on the V. del Corso, I shot photos of more than vestments. Here are a few more shots to give you a sense of what … Read More
What color is liturgical “rose”?
Today is Laetare Sunday, one of the two days of the year when we can use rosacea vestments. I am sure many bloggers will be talking about how rosacea entered into the Roman usage. I will limit myself to … Read More
Roman Body Piercing
Happy Idus martiae! I can see you now. You are peering at the screen in puzzlement, "But Father! But Father!" you are saying, "That can’t be right. Shouldn’t that be Idus martius?! You’ve got it wrong!" No siree! Latin idus … Read More
Hic semper
Can any of you who may be in Rome reading this tell me where you can find this whimsical stone! I might give you a prize if you can come up with the spot.
