This afternoon I spent some time reading ahead in my guidebook, plotting out my journey to Rome. What follows may prove to be hopelessly ambitious, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Now that I’ve got a working mobile, arranging for parish accommodations a day […]
Author: phool4xc
A Cup of Mercy
Several years ago, my brother and I ventured out to explore some of the dynamic and intriguing exhibits of Nuit Blanche in Toronto. (Some photos of that evening are to be found here.) One of these interactive installations was a fire barrel set up […]
A Study in Contrasts
It’s 1:30 AM and raining in Santhià as I begin this update. (And 3:30 as I finish it.) One of the drawbacks to my newly sedentary life is that I’m just not tired enough to fall asleep by 9:00 PM any more. I […]
The Accidental Pilgrim
When I visited my friends in Murfreesboro this September, Fr. John graciously invited me to speak to his parishioners after Vespers on the topic of pilgrimage. Several of the stories I related had to do with what I called “accidental pilgrimage,” by which I […]
For Madmen Only
I started walking back to the train station in Turin in time to meet the Famiglia Malfatti and their Freak Parade. I tagged along since they were heading in my direction, and the vibe reminded me of the pre-show scene at Grateful Dead concerts. […]
An early departure
Daniela and her mother Hildegard were eager to get going this morning, but were kind enough to pause for a photo. http://flic.kr/p/pZkLuT
Duomo di San Giovanni Battista
This is the church which has housed the Shroud since 1694. http://flic.kr/p/pGHaNQ
