Hello everyone! We are safe in Rome, Italy and enjoying our pilgrimage so far! Sorry we took so long to finally get on and catch you all up. But we are being charged by the minute...so we will try the best we can! Yesterday was our first full day in Rome....our hotel is lovely and our day was PACKED with wonderful church history and beautiful churches. We visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Cross, we prayed up the holy staircase (which was most of our personal favorites....such an incredible spiritual impact!). We also visited St. John de Lateran, the Vatican gift shop, had a fabulous/rather reasonably priced lunch at Fr. Rocco's secret pizza place :) Then we got to experience the Scavi tour below the Vatican= WOW! then we celebrated mass in a chapel of St. Paul outside the Wall.
Today was just as full....more walking however. So we are all VERY tired. We started it out with a KABOOM by attending the Papal audience where we got to see the Pope in REAL life! It was pretty remarkable and they even mentioned our pilgrimmage group from St. Peter's in Greeley during the presentation of the groups! That was such a surprise....we cried and were covered in goose-bumps!! Then we went on a loooong tour walking from the Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. We then celebrated mass at the Basilica of St. Silvester (it was breathtaking!) We ended the night with a nice dinner and a quest for some gelato! (the first of the trip!!)
To say the least: we are having an AMAZING time. Lots of laughs, prayers, and incredible sights! thank you all for your prayers...and for caring so much to check in with us!
We love you!
TRACIE: We would love if you met up with us when we are back in Rome. I am sure the 16th would be fine. Our friend Nate met up with us and joined us for some tours...so maybe you can do that too! we will be staying at the Massimo D'Azeglio. The address is: Via Cavour 8, 00184 Rome, Italy
Telephone number: 39-0648-14-798
We always have breakfast around 7:45...so if you met us then, that could work. please keep us updated. we love you!
Oh, how exciting! It is so much fun to be able to read about your travels! You are all in my prayers as you continue on your pilgrimage!
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Hi Sean, Amy, Cari and all! Sounds like you all are having the time of your lives. How wonderful! You in our prayers everyday, and we hope your pilgrimage continues to be the best ever! Love, Tim and Cheri Frazier
ReplyDeleteAmy and Cari, Wow! What an experience, a trip you will remember for the rest of your life. And you get to do this together along with very special friends! You are so blessed. Love the pics and the info. Prayers for fun and safety and being sent your way! Love You, Mrs. Morales
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! I love the pictures, keep them coming. It sounds like you are very very busy. Wow, the Pope. I got the goose bumps too when you said they mentioned Greeley, awesome. I know God is watching over each and everyone of you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Aunt Sandi
To my kids, Amy, Cari and Sean, thanks for the pictures and update. I love seeing and hearing about your trip. You have all been in my prayers. Be safe and have fun, oh and Sean, no more short shorts :)
ReplyDeleteLove you all so much, Mom Devlin