What are your enduring memories of our pilgrimage?
Thursday, November 8, 2012
You too?
What are your enduring memories of our pilgrimage?
Monday, August 13, 2012
Saint Clare
Oh, I just missed it by a couple of days, but this past Saturday, August 11, was the feast of St. Clare of Assisi.
You probably remember the Basilica of St. Clare, with the striped stone, the side chapel with the San Damiano cross and the impatient guards?
Here is a link to an article that tells the story of her leaving her home to renounce everything and eventually found the order of women religious now known as the Poor Clares.
Right at the beginning of the article, it mentions the Cathedral of San Rufino, the one where St. Francis was baptized. That's the one with the clear areas of the floor that showed excavations, and the not well done animal carvings outside.
You might not have noticed, but there was a tiny chapel notched into the building just to the left of San Rufino (facing the church). This marked the family home of Clare. And later in the story, she is taken to the Porziuncola- which is now that small stone chapel with the large Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, down in the valley (where we celebrated Sunday mass). It's neat to be able to read that article with the places in mind, isn't it?
Santa Chiara, pray for us!
You probably remember the Basilica of St. Clare, with the striped stone, the side chapel with the San Damiano cross and the impatient guards?
Here is a link to an article that tells the story of her leaving her home to renounce everything and eventually found the order of women religious now known as the Poor Clares.
Right at the beginning of the article, it mentions the Cathedral of San Rufino, the one where St. Francis was baptized. That's the one with the clear areas of the floor that showed excavations, and the not well done animal carvings outside.
You might not have noticed, but there was a tiny chapel notched into the building just to the left of San Rufino (facing the church). This marked the family home of Clare. And later in the story, she is taken to the Porziuncola- which is now that small stone chapel with the large Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, down in the valley (where we celebrated Sunday mass). It's neat to be able to read that article with the places in mind, isn't it?
Santa Chiara, pray for us!
Monday, July 16, 2012
July 28- next reunion!
If you would like to come and are not on the list in the email message, please contact Cathy (or you can leave a comment here). She'll be making a reservation next Wednesday for us, to be sure we don't have to wait for a table!
And it IS a busy place, probably even more so since this recent News and Observer review:
A satisfying mix of authentic Italian fare - Dining - NewsObserver.com
Friday, June 15, 2012
Happy Summer!
With this post, I am feeling a bit like the Roman god Janus:
... And because I am now also looking ahead to the Ireland Pilgrimage, and we have just put the itinerary on our webpage for your enjoyment and information! Those dates are April 2-11, 2013.
Cincin and Slainte!
....Because I'd like to suggest one more 'family reunion'- on Saturday, July 28. If you agree, we could go back to Enrigo's at Waverly Place - and either meet early (5pm) to beat the crowds, or aim for post-5:30 mass around 7pm (but needing at least 8 people in order to make a reservation).
... And because I am now also looking ahead to the Ireland Pilgrimage, and we have just put the itinerary on our webpage for your enjoyment and information! Those dates are April 2-11, 2013.Cincin and Slainte!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Next?!
What a fun evening last week!
Here is the latest 'excuse'... suggestion... to get together: if we meet on Friday March 16, then it is one day AFTER the Ides of March and one day BEFORE St. Patrick's Day (the patron saint of the next pilgrimage destination). I choose to ignore those who suggest wearing togas.
And, what are your reflections on your pilgrimage? If you email them to me, I can post them here on the blog!
Grazie,
Cathy
Here is the latest 'excuse'... suggestion... to get together: if we meet on Friday March 16, then it is one day AFTER the Ides of March and one day BEFORE St. Patrick's Day (the patron saint of the next pilgrimage destination). I choose to ignore those who suggest wearing togas.
And, what are your reflections on your pilgrimage? If you email them to me, I can post them here on the blog!
Grazie,
Cathy
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Take a look
Please click here for an on-line version of the photo book that's available to view in the CARE Center.I'd love to see YOUR favorite trip photos... maybe this Friday at Amedeo's?!
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