Regi and I just got back from the Good Friday service in Rome. It's 1 in the morning but I wanted to share a little of our experiences with everyone. We attended the Chrism mass yesterday and afterwards I went off to photograph the surrounding area. St. Peter's Basilica was amazing at night and most of the churches were open for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the repose alter (a side alter - it represents Jesus being laid in the tomb). There were lots of people out going from one church to another all evening.
Today Regi and I went to the Vatican Museum and saw all kinds of stunning art. It's unbelievable how much art there is. Actually, the Vatican has the largest collection of art in the world. Afterwards, we attended the Good Friday Service which was very solemn and reverent. We tried making it to the Coliseum for the Station of the Cross but the Metro line was not running so we saw it on the live big screens that they had up.
We are very exhausted but our spirits are high. Tomorrow is another packed day from sunrise to sunset so I better get some sleep.
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Dear Bernard and Regina:
We wish you a VERY BLESSED EASTER!
What a grace to be able to be in Rom for those holiest days of the year! Hopefully the Stations of the cross in the Coloseum can be retreaved on our screen, even later on.
I hope you got our comment-mail from last time and take some suggestions in consideration, like to be in the catacoms in St.Peters Basilika, downstairs, at the grave of St.Peter.
Thank you both for so faithfully staying in touch with us, here at home. Our thoughts are always with you and we look forward to hold you savely soon in our arms again.
Get some rest, as well!
Prayerful greetings and again:
HAPPY, JOYFILLED, BLESSED EASTER !
With all our Love -
Mama and Papa
and Sylvia
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