Out of the blue my youngest resolutely proclaimed from the other room, “Mom when I get older I am going to Rome.” Having grabbed my attention, I called back, “Well certainly you can, but why do you say that?” “Well, mom if this is anything like the granite and gelato served in Rome..I’m there!” No… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Gelatos & Cappuchino
It has been said that “All roads lead to Rome” and this morning as I awoke, truly my very thoughts turned to Rome. To the many visual and epicurean feasts for the eyes and palate, but also to those moments which speak to our very soul. At one time distance itself was measured in proportion… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: All Roads Lead To Rome
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! A place where you can come and bring a past & treasured post to share, and link-up with fellow bloggers! Co-Hosted with Allison Gingras at Reconciled To You. I could not help but think of the irony, as countless pilgrims gather in Philly to greet Pope Francis, that I once again… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: A Spirit Led Day In Rome
Home to three churches, Abby Tre Fontane is a beautiful spot right outside the walls of Rome and is located on the route of the Via Laurentina. Amidst groves of eucalyptus trees, and tucked away in a time reminiscent of the Middle Ages, is this sacred place of pilgrimage and contemplation. What's the significance of this… Continue reading All Roads Lead To Rome: Abby Tre Fontane
Out of the blue my youngest resolutely proclaimed from the other room, “Mom when I get older I am going to Rome.” Having grabbed my attention, I called back, “Well certainly you can, but why do you say that?” “Well, mom if this is anything like the granite and gelato served in Rome..I’m there!” No… Continue reading All Roads Lead To Rome: Gelatos and Cappuccino
It has been said that “All roads lead to Rome” and this morning as I awoke, truly my very thoughts turned to Rome. To the many visual and epicurean feasts for the eyes and palate, but also to those moments which speak to our very soul. At one time distance itself was measured in proportion… Continue reading All Roads Lead to Rome: Santa Prassede
A year ago July, as a graduate student with Loyola Chicago, I was in Rome. Given a free day to (pardon the pun) roam around, I hadn't made any definitive plans. A couple of friends had invited me to take two early morning trains out to Castel Gandolfo on the uncertainty that Pope Francis was to… Continue reading A Spirit Led Day in Rome!
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