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Category Archives: My View
Archbp. Piero Marini reported to have had a stroke
I’ve been digging around about a rumor I heard that Archbp. Piero Marini – formerly papal MC and recently “rehabilitated” as a newly appointed member of the Congregation for Divine Worship. I contacted some folks I know and got a … Read More
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Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for November 2016
Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for November 2016 The Holy Father’s universal prayer intention for November is: “That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity”. His … Read More
Rome 2 – Days 5&6: Churches, Masses and Crucifix
Since I was on the ceremony crew the other day for the Pontifical Mass at St. Peter’s I couldn’t get any photos. But, before Mass I found some interesting sights to record and share. This is inside the sacristy of … Read More
Rome 2- Day 2 & 3: Cooking up vestments and victuals
Today I stopped in at Gammarelli to talk about the upcoming pontifical set of vestments in white and I saw a relatively inexpensive rose pianera. They will make a matching cope and have it to us by Gaudete Sunday. Hopefully … Read More
ROME 2 – Day 1: Exorcisms, guts, and Roman altars
The pilgrimage group having dispersed in Venice, we made our way to Lake Garda simply to rest up and have a nice view. That was gloriously accomplished. Now it’s time for the third phase. I headed back to Rome for … Read More
“Be Thou unto us, O Lord, a help when we go forward, a comfort by the way…”
As it is the Feast of Raphael the Archangel in the older, traditional Roman calendar, I’ll share something I wrote for the UK’s best Catholic weekly… also, I’m traveling today, back to Rome after a nice rest at Lake Garda. … Read More
Venice Days 2-3: Bones, fabrics and views
A few more images of Venice before transitioning to another place. From the vaporetto on the way out to San Giorgio Maggiore, a view of Santa Maria della Salute. Over the door of the church you still find the arms … Read More
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Venice – Day 1-2: Of Mark and Mud-bugs
This improbable place never ceases to amaze. St. Mark’s Square, which at about noon today will start to fill up with water. Raised sidewalks of metal scaffolding will be set up for people to file along. In this age of … Read More
Florence – Day 5-7: Red meat and musea
Welcome to Florence. Giotto’s bell tower. The hotel is very close so I can hear the bells clearly. The new Museum of the Duomo is open and it is stunning. After a few hours in this exquisite museum I understand … Read More
