Mass at St. Peter's Basillica
Well, unfortunately I was unable to get into the Pope's mass, but instead I went to the Latin Novus Ordo mass in St. Peter's Basillica. St. Peter's is incredible, the sense of the divine is everywhere in this ancient and sacred place. The architecture is truly glorious, and draws one's attention to God.
The mass was celebrated by a cardinal (don't know who, but I'll ask tomorrow), and I think there were 12 or so cardinals there as well, about 25 priests. It was beautiful to hear mass is in such an incredible church.
After mass I saw the pope give his Angelus address (will be posted in a day or two here), which was great, but he was very, very far away. Hopefully I'll get closer for the Wednesday audience.
This evening I went to the Traditional mass at the FSSP church (http://www.fssp-roma.org/en/welcome.htm). It's a really tiny place with only 3 rows of pews, but the side and main altars are just like you would find in the grandest basillica. Mass was very short without dialogue or singing, and only 10 people assisting. It was nice to end my day in Rome there though, and I plan to be back for mass there tomorrow.
Pictures from today are here.
Good Night,
Matt
The mass was celebrated by a cardinal (don't know who, but I'll ask tomorrow), and I think there were 12 or so cardinals there as well, about 25 priests. It was beautiful to hear mass is in such an incredible church.
After mass I saw the pope give his Angelus address (will be posted in a day or two here), which was great, but he was very, very far away. Hopefully I'll get closer for the Wednesday audience.
This evening I went to the Traditional mass at the FSSP church (http://www.fssp-roma.org/en/welcome.htm). It's a really tiny place with only 3 rows of pews, but the side and main altars are just like you would find in the grandest basillica. Mass was very short without dialogue or singing, and only 10 people assisting. It was nice to end my day in Rome there though, and I plan to be back for mass there tomorrow.
Pictures from today are here.
Good Night,
Matt
posted by Matt at 2:04 PM
7 Comments:
Hey Matt,
Sounds like you are having fun so far. At least you have seen the Pope in person, more than a lot of people can say. Well, have a great night.
Take Care and God Bless,
Jenn
Matt,
Thanks for posting photos 'other than' your trip to Rome for the entire world to view.
Nice Rome pics.
Glad that you are final on your Vacation. Enjoy and know that i am totally jealous!
God Bless,
rebecca
I am sooo jealous of you right now. Enjoy your trip!!
Anna B.
Matt,
I hope you visit Lanciano, Italy. That's were a host became real flesh and the wine became actual blood when consecrated. It has been analyed and said the the flesh consists of muscular heart tissue. What a miracle!!
Anna B.
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