Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

Try to wrap your head around the paradox in the vocation of St. Joseph. Firstly, he was a relatively poor craftsman, a tekton, which in Greek is “builder” which can include “carpenter”. However, consider the implications of the genealogy at the … Read More →

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place.  At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More →

The “Days in Rome” Project – Easter 2026 and beyond – UPDATE – HERE

Once a year, on the Feast of St. Frances of Rome, the convent she founded in the 15th c. is opened to the public. These rooms are painted with scenes from the life of the saint, so beloved by the … Read More →

The chapel of an old Roman family in the Palazzo Massimo. It has the status of a church. The Palazzo is open once a year on the anniversary of a miracle worked by St. Philip Neri: he raised the Prince’s … Read More →

Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links.  US HERE – WHY?  This helps to pay for health insurance, utilities, groceries, and now also my late mother’s place.  At no extra cost, you provide help for which I am … Read More →

UPDATE 21 March: I began my travel toward Rome on Thursday.  My trans-Atlantic flight is on Monday. Even though we reached the goal, donations continue to come in, which is a true shot in the arm.  Thank you.  If any … Read More →

Thank you to the many kind readers who sent notes of condolence after the recent passing of my mother.  It is a great consolation that at the 11th hour of her earthly life, she was received into the Church with … Read More →