One recurring theme in my prayer during the Rome Experience has been surrendering to the Will of God. While many times it can seem easy to simply “surrender”, I have […]
The Rome Experience arrived safely back to the USA this weekend, but we still have some great memories to share! Five Highlights of the Week (June 21 – 26) Saint […]
One of the great graces of the Rome Experience is that the program is so diverse that to try to anticipate the next thing is, well, futile. For example, last […]
Top 5 Moments of the Week(end) Anthony Sanitato and I had the chance to travel together for this long weekend. You’ve heard about the week from him, so I figured […]
In the places where the saints lived and prayed, a spirit of peace reigns. It’s palpable. You can feel the rest, the joy, the delight of places where so many […]
Week Four Highlights A light-hearted take on daily life in Rome! 1. Seeing Papa Francesco for his weekly audience on Wednesday morning 2. Being with brother seminarians as we encountered […]
When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Request whatever I might do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion […]
Another look at the riches of the third week! Highlights from Week 3 (June 7-13) 1. The Catacombs of St. Callixtus 2. Touring the Basilica of St. John Lateran with […]
Rome is overwhelming. The city is rich in history, there is a beautiful church on every corner, Vatican City is the heart of Christendom, and the culinary scene is fantastic. […]
Bracciano to Rome Highlights from Week 3 (June 7-13): 1. Mass in the crypt at St. Peters Basilica right in front of St. Peter’s tomb and relics 2. Touring St. […]
Highlights from Week 2 (May 31 – June 6) 1. Six conferences on the Beatitudes and how to receive the Holy Spirit by Fr. Jacques Philippe, 2. A tour and […]
Another take on Week 1! Top 5 Highlights: May 26 – June 1 1) Arrival to Mundelein 2) Travel Day 3) Arrival to Bracciano, Italy 4) Meet & Greet w/ […]