Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seminary Formation

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Nick

The essence of seminary formation is to conform, reform, and unite our hearts to Christ; offering one’s heart that it may be remade in Christ’s image. We read in the Old Testament (OT) “I will take away your stony hearts … Continue reading →

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Vicar of Christ on earth

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Nick

Ok, so today tops everything I have done thus far besides receive Jesus my Lord in the Eucharist. For the very first time I was within 20 feet of our holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. After greeting us and we … Continue reading →

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The Mass

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nick

Jesus our Lord united all men together His redemptive action on the Cross. United with the whole church we are captured by Christ Himself and brought into union with the Father whenever we attend the Mass. We can think then … Continue reading →

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Venice Trip

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nick

Hey All, I just returned from a wonderful trip to Venice. Once again, words seem to fail me and I’m beginning to think that either I need to beef up my vocabulary or just start making my own language (after … Continue reading →

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Assumption Weekend

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Nick

Hello Everyone,   I apologize that it has been a while since I’ve posted anything. This past weekend was very eventful for we celebrated the feasts of St. Clare and Rufino, and followed by the Solemnity of the Assumption of … Continue reading →

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A saintly weekend

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Nick

Hello Everyone, This weekend Assisi celebrates two wonderful and important saints, Rufino and Claire. In honor of these feasts there is a procession from the Cathedral of St. Rufino to the Santa Ciara. It was great to see how many … Continue reading →

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Assisi continued

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Nick

Hello everyone! Today during the break for pronzo I headed up to the top of the hill of Assisi to the “Rocca Maggiore”, the fort that used to protect this ancient city.  I took a few pictures and rather than … Continue reading →

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Universality in the Church

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Nick

Hi y’all! This morning I had the privilege to attend Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. During the Mass I was made keenly aware of the sheer magnitude of the Church, its universality, and its unity. When we go to Mass … Continue reading →

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Back In Rome

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Nick

Hi All, I can finally post some more for a couple of days, as I have just arrived back in Rome. Know that all of you are in my prayers. Also, If anyone has any suggestions or comments for the … Continue reading →

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Sitting here in Assisi

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Nick

Hi everyone! May God’s love surround you and may you experience His peace. As given away by the title, I am sitting on the side of the school here in Assisi thinking about what I would like to share. You … Continue reading →

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