make a pilgrimage to visit Saints Francis, Clare and Anthony Leer más.
the closest place to Assisi in the City of St. Francis ▫ a relic (stone from the original Porziuncola) is placed inside the church
➀ pick up a hymn book ➁ digital board on church column to indicate hymn number sung ➂ (optional) before u leave the church, look for Satan's foot mark
highly recommended: ➀ Latin mass ➁ confession (may get a card with Papa BXVI msg ➂ mass presided by Papa (make sure u arrive at least 2.5 hours before mass begins)
latin mass (heavenly) | if you like Bernini, make sure you drop by his resting place dice ciao :)
the chant inside the church is heavenly. a close experience to at the foot of the cross with relics of 1 a piece of the cross 2 a thorn from the crown 3 Thomas' finger and more
the resting place of San Zaccaria (the father of St. John the Baptism, uncle of our Lord Jesus Christ :)
- this is a point of pilgrimage for sailors embarking on a hazardous voyage since 1622- at the foot of a flight of stone steps is a popular grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
mass for English-speaking pilgrims. They can help with tickets to Wednesday Audience :)
✢ a beautiful church well-known for two Caravaggio's paintings. The altar featuring the baptism of the Lord is magnificent!
Catholics' theme-park (if you will) | Bring your kids and @YOUCATusa (youth catechism) here
the church in which Fr. Mychal Judge (first recorded victim of 911) served
a resting place of St. Anthony; houses his relic (tongue); they also have a very beautiful Madonna col bambino (on the left column when you enter the basilica)
should come here for pilgrimage: mass in front of Annunciation | ponder on the reflection of Hic Verbum caro factum est
✢ a beautiful church ◦ root/history of the city of San Francisco ◦ founded June 29 1776, 5 days before the Declaration of Independence
mosaic altars ◦ beautiful glass windows telling you the dates which different churches were built
1st parish founded in Queens ─ 1833 ◦ simple & beautiful altar w blessing, "May Almighty God Bless You The Father and The Son and The Holy Ghost" ◦ 14 angels (7 each side) ◦ a life size crucifix
Papa GPII worked here as vicar. A very beautiful church. They have the most beautiful Divine Mercy prayer card available here.
old church with hi-tech, automatic flat-screen panel when Psalm is sung
Sts Peter and Paul were hidden here. In addition, this houses our Lord's footprints (Quo Vadis?), the arrow that pierced St. Sebastian, and Bernini's last sculpture, The Savior, at age 82
Caravaggio + most importantly, the icon of Santa Maria. Please pray for me in front of her for her intercession :)
the gold altar. St. Mark. great experience of the midnight mass on 12/25 (line up at 10:30 PM on 12/24 to get a seat)
Faithful, French-style: say bonjour to our Lady | celebrate mass in French & Latin | see [taller-than-u-are] Quasimodo at the square | yummy crepe stall by the side
don't forget to visit the museum next door. a beautiful (working) bronze bell inscribed in Latin words
a must visit place in Coloane. the square is filled with restaurants on both sides
Built in 1885, this church stands on a hill overlooking what use to be the sea , the colonial mansions, and over the other side of the hill, the bustling Taipa Village and the Yek Long Firecracker Fac
visit Padre Pio's cell, confession booth, chapel/church where he celebrated mass w faithfuls. dome: beautiful Madonna col bambino mural. he was lift up fm tomb in 2008 [lrest in crypt, lower level]
upon arrival @ square, follow beautiful voice/♪ of hymn lead u to the shrine. thxgiving: wooden paintings/scenes/✢. bring yours. our Lady of Altötting is gorgeous. resting place of King Ludwig II's ❤
Joseph Ratzinger ordinated priest here on 6.29.1951. don't forget to visit the church museum nearby. a gem! worth it!!
1 basilica, 3 levels with building from 1st century, 4th century & 12th century basilicas. beautiful Tree of Life mosaics. say hello + a prayer for me to Sts Clement & Cyril, will u?
the most holy Crucifix remained providentially intact after the fire in May 1519. Every Jubilee the Crucifix is brought to Basilica di S. Pietro for veneration of the pilgrims
sotterranei crypta - house of St Luke in Rome. hospitality for Sts Peter & Paul when they were in Rome (Acts 28: 30-31)
make sure you spent time to go over the Genesis panel ... bring you back to when God began His creation :)
the resting place of St. Francis of Assisi. Recommended: celebrated the first mass at 7:15 am or watch the sunset from here. the effect is the same: u have entered PARADISO
embracing St James: say a prayer as u climb stairs. leave belongings on floor. wipe the scallop shell on his back with ur sleeve. kiss and/or place ur forehead on shell. wrap arms around him.
if you have to choose between the museum and royal palace. go for the museum of the catedral. you will not regret it
leave some time for the gift shop. you will come out hands full and happy
on the left of the altar is ✢ St. Patrick's breastplate. After you pray, look up and you see him watching over/praying for you
hidden gem next to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore ◦ ✢ the column of the flagellation ◦ mosaic ceiling of San Zeno chapel
evening ✢ mass at 19h00 on Tue - Fri ◦ confession available in English, Korean and Spanish
06h30 and 18h00 mass & Eucharistic Adoration+mass im sakramentskapelle ... beautiful
houses the remains of St. Caterina of Siena Fra Angelico. lots of paintings of Filippino Lippi, Raffaellino del Garbo, the Beato Angelico + work of Michelangelo
house of the beautiful icon of the special protectress of the City of Rome
this is the sacred place where St Benedict of Nursia lived, prayed and did penance
take time to check out the burial stones of early Christians (who had gone b4 us) on the walls located at the entrance. prayed 4 them. like the mosaic ... our Lord puts his hand around his mom =)
your jaws will get sore w/ the "WAW" exclaimation the moment u enter the church. if it is dark inside, spend a few euros to light up the ceiling. u will not regret it. hint: look at the mirror
the frescos are worth the wait [for its limited opening hours] ... particularly the Coronation of the Virgin apse fresco by Filippo Lippi
hidden gem. must see: fresco of God the Father high up in the apse + older murals on pillars
don't miss the outdoor Stations of the Cross [with the saints & Blessed Mother]
located on Tiber Island ◦ housed the relic of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle
must pilgrimage for ones who have special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament ❧ fear not, you'll be devoted to the Eucharistic Lord after the visit =)
Christopher Columbus stopped by here to pray when he visited Galway in 1477
the formal name is the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas
hidden gem in Paris | latin mass - rite of Saint PIUS V | closed on Monday | #VetusOrdo #mustvisit
confessions available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese and Chinese
one of the oldest churches on the Left Bank of Paris | pillar in the shape of a palm tree
a hidden gem =) | our Lord awaits ... good to see a lot of ppl come in and out just to say hi and spend a brief moment with the Lord
impressed with the priest [who chants well] ... mass followed by ❀ rosary
The Church is dedicated to the Most Holy Redeemer. It is not a parish church, hence it does not have baptisms, marriages and funerals.
known also as Tempio dell'Itale Glorie [the Temple of the Italian Glories], burial places for Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo, Gentile and Rossini
resting place of Goya with beautiful frescos [by him] on the ceiling
beautiful mosaic walls of saints. hall of glass windows highlighting the stories (life of) St. Anne's grandson, our Lord Jesus Christ
St Peter's Holy Prison Break: this basilica houses the chains of St. Peter's final imprisonment in the Mamertine Prison
a beautiful Madonna con bambino icon at the main altar | tomb of Raphael | weekend masses available. tip: dress warmly
scapular devotion to-visit: chapel of our ❀ Lady of Carmel ❧ the Virgin giving the Scapular to St. Simon Stock by Balzico. #pilgrimage
#pilgrim to-do while waiting for basilica to open: 1. find your favorite view on the steps 2. pray your rosary 3. people and gondola watching
stop by the chapel. spend a brief moment/pray in front of the beautiful our Lady of Good Counsel icon
this is sad: the tabernacle is not in the center at the main altar but on the (left) side.
the chapel is a not to be missed. when opportunity allows, celebrate mass at the chapel vs parish. you'll not regret it.
actor's shrine (dedicate 2 entertainment): St Genesius (actors), St Cecilia (musicians), St Vitus (dancers) & Bl. Fra Angelico (artist). 15min b4 curtain time, bell rings there is no biz like show biz
