The clouds were looking ominous as the Corpus Christi Procession started in Old Town Alexandria,VA, and some sprinkles did start towards the end, but the major rain held off until after the procession ended. It was rather windy, proving a challenge to keep the canopy steady over the monstrance, but it did make me think of […]
In preparation for the Centenary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s birth on August 26th, the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded, brought a variety of relics to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC for veneration on June 2, 2010. The relics were on display all day near the […]
“Flags In” at Arlington National Cemetery is something I’ve always wanted to see and this year I did. It is a unique tribute to the fallen where members from the Armed Forces volunteer to place more than 250,000 flags at each grave stone before the Memorial Day weekend. The whole event only took a few […]
Just heard about this wonderful event! In Rome on Pentecost, rose petals are dropped from the Pantheon’s oculus to symbolize the Holy Spirit descending on Mary and the Apostles. One more grand event to experience that I must add to my life’s to-do list! The video on YouTube is a must see! Can’t smell the roses, but […]
Special Good Friday tradition, Commemoration of the Lord’s Burial, and Easter Sunrise Mass.
