During the Easter vigil in the cathedral of Milan in the year 387, the bishop (known to posterity as St Ambrose of Milan) baptised several people. Among them were a 33 year old man and his illegitimate teenage son. The man eventually moved back […]
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Before Mass
As an Orthodox Christian, I am unable to receive sacraments outside the Orthodox Church. Still, it is nice to use my prayer rope in the quiet evening hours, surrounded by others at prayer. http://flic.kr/p/pFZn2e
St Agatha Church, Santhià
http://flic.kr/p/pWHuye
Outside my front door
This belltower apparently dates to the 12th century. Although I do see bells at the top (though not from this angle), I also see speakers, and the complicated peals I’ve heard makes me suspect it’s all pre-recorded these days. http://flic.kr/p/pAMepX
Blessings of the feast!
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Beato Taddeo McCarthy
Read about his life here: http://ift.tt/1oEPYUD http://flic.kr/p/oRxqJG
12 hours late, and in the wrong church
The relics of the Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy are in the Cathedral of Ivrea and his feast day fell on a Saturday this year. Naturally I assumed the Mass would be held here in the morning. Whoops! The sacristan set me straight. Read more about […]
