My friend and co-worker, Virginia Carrano, is the one who got me motivated to take this trip. Her son, David, is studying to be a priest in Rome and received his deaconate there, along with 30 or so other seminarians. It was for this occasion that the tour was created. The ceremony was amazing to witness. This is a picture of some of the group members from St. Ann's who went.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Coliseum Exterior
For some reason it surprised me that the coliseum is located in the city. I assumed it was off on some hill or something, but seeing as how it was such a big part of everyday life, the location of it now makes sense.
Coliseum Interior
This is where the emperor would sit as he watched the christians being executed. The cross is dedicated to those christians.
Pope Benedict
Up close and personal. We had front row seats for the papal audience. As he approached Mom, the Pope looked at her and gave her blessing. She's still on a high!
St. Mary Major Manger Relic
Unfortunately, the day we visited St. Mary Major the doors to the manger relic were closed (below, behind the alter). This picture, however, really shows the beautiful detail.
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