I was honored to have family and friend from the States come over for my ordination to the Diaconate. Some of the pictures they took can be found here.
The Brothers from Washinton enjoyed an overnight with each other in Gubbio - where Francis tamed the Wolf. Luckily, we didn't run into any of them up there.
Time to enjoy some very influential architecture from Antonio Palladio. He designed in the 16th century in Northern Italy and his philosophy and design techniques were picked up by the English and then the American Schools. Ever seen a front porch on a house that make it look like an ancient temple - you can thank Palladio!
Mom, Dad, Grandma and my three sisters were able to visit during Easter 2006. They were here for the Pope's Easter Mass and for ten days surrounding. We visited many sites and I was called drill sargent at times. I was so excited for them to experience this city and the culture of the faith that has flourished here.
Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595) used to lead excursions to the four Major and three Minor basilicas of Rome, often with music and a picnic along the way as a cheerful means of instructing his penitents.
