Saturday, June 29, 2013

Rome Trip, June 28th . . . Catching up!


The good news:  The Rome Gnomes have figured out a way to get some photos posted.  
Below are a couple shots from yesterday.  You might recognize some of the scenes from yesterday's post.  It's now after midnight Rome time, so this post will mark the end of the day, but tomorrow should have pictures and accounts of adventures past and yet to come!

Nearing the Basilica of St. John Lateran, side entrance.


An interior shot of the nave of St. John Lateran, flanked by massive and majestic marble statues.

Pilgrims making their way up the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on their knees.

A group shot with the facade of St. John Lateran in the background.  Pilgrims are still smiling.  Miracles do happen.

On the return trip to our hotel, a visit to the Church of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem.

To celebrate the eve of the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, a fine Roman dinner, complete with Gypsy serenades and assorted peddlers.  

To all of our friends back home, especially to the parishioners of St. Peter's Parish, happy feast of Saints Peter and Paul, from the heart of global Catholicism.  
Until next time!