Monday, April 22, 2013

Leavin' on a jet plane...

Today is my final day in Rome. Tomorrow I fly to Florida for a short time before I arrive back in Jenison to begin my ministry. It has been a fabulous experience. Walks in beautiful piazzas, visits to ancient and beautiful churches, a new pope, wonderful Italian food and wine, as well as the camaraderie of the other priests on sabbatical. However, as good as everything was, like Dorothy said when she returned from Oz, there is no place like home!









Tuesday, April 16, 2013

While taking a walk. . .

I have been out walking the last few days and would like to share some of what I have seen. I hope you enjoy these photos.











Sunday, April 14, 2013

...and on the seventh day God rested.

After concelebrating Mass at Sant Spirito in Sassia, I stopped for a cappuccino at Caffe Sant Anna and now I am waiting for my laundry to dry while lounge on my patio in the shade. I even think I will take a nap before we head out for our evening meal. Bouna Domenica a tutti!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Home Sweet Roman Home

Yesterday we arrived back in Rome after our eight day trip in Greece during which we followed the footsteps of St. Paul's first missionary journey in Greece. We visited Thessaloniki, Phillipi, Corinth, and Athens. Boy did he cover a lot of ground for someone who was walking! It was a great experience to read St. Paul's words and see the places he visited, even if they were ruins.

We also visited a place called Meteora....it is the site of Greek Orthodox Monasteries which are located at the top of mountains....it was incredible!

All in all it was a great trip. Now only a little over a week left before I spend a week resting at an undisclosed site before my arrival back in Jenison, Michigan.























Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Greece is the word...

I know I have been quiet for a few days, but after all the craziness of the last month I needed a break. Thursday morning we leave for an eight day pilgrimage in Greece. We are going to follow the "St. Paul trail"...well at least that is what I am calling it. We will go to Corinth, Delphi, Athens, Thessolonica, etc. it is going to be wonderful opportunity which is going to make St. Paul's letters come alive!