Rogue in Rome

*Due to slow internet I will post pictures later! Pilgrimage Days 16, 17, and 18 Day 16 – June 18, 2016 This morning I woke early and had breakfast prepared by the Sisters and set out by 9am to explore. Where I am staying is only 500 meters from the Colosseum, so it is a […]

Par Marie à Jésus

Pilgrimage Days 7, 8, and 9 Day 7 – June 9, 2016 Today was a long transfer through the breathtaking Pyrenees, the mountain chain separating Spain from France. Conveniently at the beginning of the hours-long bus trip I was hit with a pretty strong bout of carsickness so one of the Friars offered to switch […]

The Thirteenth Station: Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross

The Thirteenth Station: Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross. Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the […]

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies Upon the Cross

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies Upon the Cross. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. Jn 12:32 It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple […]

The Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother

The Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother. My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it. Luke 8:21 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 My thoughts flow the most freely […]