The Basilicas of Rome

I do apologize as there are dozens of more photos I would love to post each day to give you a better taste of our adventures and prayers. However, the hotel wifi is slow at best. There will be additional postings upon our return.

On Thursday, we ventured out at a far more reasonable hour. Our morning Mass was at St. Mary Major. From there we were taken to the Travestere area of Rome and given some time to wander, find lunch, and enjoy a bit of time on our own. Next was a whirlwind tour of the major basilicas - St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, and back to St. Mary Major.

Fr. James reading the Gospel at Mass. We were at a side chapel of St. Mary Major.

A beautiful window of St. Mary Major

Listening to our tour guide as she shares information at St. Paul Outside the Walls

Within St. Paul's there are pictures of the popes, Pope Francis is highlighted with a spotlight.

This statue commemorates where St Francis camped out when he and some companions came to Rome and waited for the Pope to meet with them.

The facade of St. John Lateran

The "Made in the USA" ceiling of St. Mary Major.
This is gold that Columbus brought back from America.