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Category Archives: My View
More from the Swiss Guard ceremony
At the Swearing of the Swiss Guard on 6 May there were various historic groups who came and were on display. Here is a troop from Friebourg, Switzerland. Read More
The Swiss Guard “Giuramento”
I thought you might like a few more shots of the ceremony for the swearing of the Swiss Guard. As I sort them out, I will add them from time to time. The recruits in line. Here is a view … Read More
The Swearing of the Swiss
Today, the anniversary of the Sack of Rome, the new recruits for the Swiss Guard swear their service to the Pope and his successors. This is also the 5th centennial year of their service. Thus, as you have probably seen … Read More
My View: March sunset
A March sunset as seen from my window over Rome. Read More
Rainbow and dark morning sky
Early in the morning on the Feast of the Cathedra of St. Peter, 2006. Read More
14 Feb: Sts. Cyril and Methodius – Co-Patrons of Europe
COLLECT:Deus, qui per beatos fratres Cyrillum et MethodiumSlavoniae gentes illuminasti,da cordibus nostris tuae doctrinae verba percipere,nosque perfice populumin vera fide et recta confessione concordem. LITERAL TRANSLATION:O God, who through the blessed brothers Cyril and Methodiusbrought light to the peoples of … Read More
Fireworks for Lateran Pacts
There are times when it is of gereat advantage to have a very lofty place to perch. Here is a shot of some fireworks being set off from the gardens on the Janiculum Hill at the Propaganda for the observance … Read More
Moonset at San Pietro
The view from my window is sometimes staggeringly beautiful. I really think I might have one of the best views in all Rome. Here is what it looked like on 2 February.
21 January, feast of St. Agnes
EXCERPT:
Let us celebrate with praises the gentle Lamb,
whom chaste Agnes binds to herself as Spouse,
he who governs the stars of heaven
and guides all things. Amen. Read More
