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What is the real Church: A Little More Apologetics

I have to admit, running full-steam for eleven months and putting the brakes on full-stop doesn’t exactly work. Twiddling my thumbs proved tolerable for the first five minutes, and even music seems to get old after playing or singing the … Continue reading

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To England and Back

Hi all, After finishing my first year, I took some time for rest. Rest is an important aspect of our lives. It gives us a chance to take a moment and reflect about God, think about how He is at … Continue reading

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Padua

“Repent, and believe in the Gospel. The kingdom of God is at hand!” These words continue to ring in our ears so many centuries after they were pronounced on the lips of Jesus and later recounted by Mark’s gospel. Yet, … Continue reading

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Snow in Rome?

It’s beginning to look a Lot like Christmas… wait… no.. it’s just SNOW IN ROME!!!!! Yes, there is snow in Rome! Enjoy!   Snow… Yay…  

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Vicar of Christ on earth

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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Venice Trip

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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A saintly weekend

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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Climbing to the mountain of the Lord.

The Peace of God Be on You, Hi everyone!  Today, I had one of the best experiences yet of Assisi. Two of my brother seminarians and I decided to trek the mountain next to us to visit the hermitage where … Continue reading

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Orvieto

Hello Everyone! As I listen to the harmonious and beautiful “Ave Maria” by Franz Beibl and remember the day, I realize yet again how blessed I am. God truly blesses each of us with specific states in life and they … Continue reading

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A walk Around Rome

Hello Everyone, As most of you who are reading this post are getting up at the time that I am writing this, I have already walked around Rome and prayed at Mass. Today we visited St. Clements which is built … Continue reading

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