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Lenten Stations -- Stational Churches - visit each with us during Lent {Catholic Caucus}
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Posted on 02/21/2007 9:44:31 AM PST by Salvation

LENTEN STATIONS

S. Lorenzo in Lucina S. Maria in Domnica, "La Navicella" SS. Giovanni e Paolo S. Lorenzo in Panisperna 

   

LENTEN SEASON STATIONAL CHURCHES
   
Ash Wednesday St. Sabina at the Aventine
Thursday S. Giorgio al Velabro
Friday Ss. Giovanni e Paolo al Celio
Saturday S. Agostino in Campo Marzio
I Sunday of Lent St. John Lateran
   
Monday S. Pietro in Vincoli al Colle Oppio
Tuesday S. Anastasia (S. Teodoro) al Palatino
Wednesday St. Mary Major
Thursday S. Lorenzo in Panisperna
Friday Ss. XII Apostoli al Foro Traiano
Saturday St. Peter in the Vatican
II Sunday of Lent  S. Maria in Domenica alla Navicella
   
Monday  S. Clemente presso il Colosseo
Tuesday S. Balbina all'Aventino
Wednesday S. Cecilia in Trastevere
Thursday S. Maria in Trastevere
Friday S. Vitale in Fovea (via Nazionale)
Saturday Ss. Marcellino e Pietro al Laterano (via Merulana)
III Sunday of Lent S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura
   
Monday  S. Marco al Campidoglio
Tuesday S. Pudenziana al Viminale
Wednesday S. Sisto (SS. Nereo e Achilleo)
Thursday Ss. Cosma e Damiano in Via Sacra (Fori Imperiali)
Friday S. Lorenzo in Lucina
Saturday S. Susanna alle Terme di Diocleziano
IV Sunday of Lent S. Croce in Gerusalemme
   
Monday  Ss. Quattro Coronati al Celio
Tuesday S. Lorenzo in Damaso
Wednesday St. Paul outside the Walls
Thursday Ss. Silvestro e Martino ai Monti
Friday S. Eusebio all'Esquilino
Saturday S. Nicola in Carcere
V Sunday of Lent  St. Peter in the Vatican
   
Monday  S. Crisogono in Trastevere
Tuesday S. Ciriaco (S. Maria in via Lata al Corso)
Wednesday S. Marcello al Corso
Thursday S. Apollinare in Campo Marzio
Friday S. Stefano al Celio
Saturday S. Giovanni a Porta Latina
   
HOLY WEEK  
Palm Sunday St. John Lateran
Monday S. Prassede all'Esquilino
Tuesday S. Prisca all'Aventino
Wednesday St. Mary Major
Thursday St. John Lateran
Friday S. Croce in Gerusalemme
Saturday St. John Lateran
Easter Sunday St. Mary Major
   
EASTER SEASON   
Monday St. Peter in the Vatican
Tuesday St. Paul outside the Walls
Wednesday S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura
Thursday Ss. XII Apostoli al Foro Traiano
Friday S. Maria ad Martyres in Campo Marzio (Pantheon)
Saturday St. John Lateran
II Easter Sunday (in Albis) S. Pancrazio

  



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Interior of St. Lawrence in Lucina

Day XXIV. Friday, Week III.

"Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! Therefore you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength" ... "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Gospel for today - Mk 12:29-31).

San Lorenzo in Lucina. Lady Lucina built an oratory to Saint Lawrence on this spot in the 4th century. Housed in this church are many relics including the grill upon which Saint Lawrence was roasted alive (see photo), chains, which bound him to the grill, and other assorted relics. The parish priest told me that this crucifix was hewn by Michelangelo.

 

Day XXIV. Friday, Week III.
 

Photo:  Housed in this church are many relics
 including the grill upon which Saint Lawrence was roasted
alive (see photo), chains, which bound him to the grill,
and other assorted relics.

Relic of grill which St. Lauwrence was roasted alive

More Photos....Day XXIV

San Lorenzo in Lucina, Cucifix by Micheangelo


101 posted on 03/16/2007 11:21:46 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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from St. Cantius

FRIDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Station—St. Lawrence in Lucina

For the second time this week, the chaste Deacon Lawrence is our processional leader to the Savior of the world. Last Sunday, we knelt at his tomb and heard his encouraging words: "walk as children of the light …"
Today, we are making our pilgrimage to the church containing a large portion of the gridiron on which this holy Deacon made his last and most perfect oblation to God.
It was during the forty years passed in the desert that Moses and Aaron asked God to bring from the rock-a figure of Christ-"a spring of living water," so that all the people could quench their thirst. During these forty days of Lent, the Church asks Christ to give us the living water about which he spoke to the woman of Samaria near Jacob's well-the water, which quenches our thirst forever. This water is our faith in Jesus. It is grace. It is the blood, which flows from the wounds of the Savior, and which through baptism, penance and the other sacraments, purifies our souls, and gushes forth into eternal life, of which it assures us a share.
Let us pray: Show me, O Lord, a toke for good; that they, who hate me may see and be confounded because Thou, O Lord, hast helped me and hast comforted me. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


102 posted on 03/16/2007 11:24:07 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Catholic Culture

The Station is in the church of St. Susanna, virgin and martyr of Rome. The first Christian place of worship was built here in the 4th century. It was probably the titulus of Pope Caius (283-296). Caius was St. Susanna's uncle, and tradition claims that the church stands on the site of her martyrdom.


103 posted on 03/17/2007 10:30:20 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Interior of St. Susanna

Day XXV. Saturday, Week III.

"It is steadfast love, not sacrifice, that God desires" (Responsorial Psalm for today - Hos 6:6).

Santa Susanna. Susanna was a very intelligent and beautiful young woman, so much so, that the emperor Diocletian (284-303) sought her for his bride. She refused since she had already consecrated her life to the Lord. She was then ordered to render sacrifice to the pagan gods. She refused. She was beheaded along with her father, Saint Gabinus. Her uncles, whom she converted, where burned alive.

Soon after, Pope Caius (283-296) dedicated her home as a oratory. It became one of the 25 original parishes of Rome. It is the National Church for the United States of America and has recently been restored. It's frescos are among the most beautiful in Rome. (The photo is of fresco of the martyrdom of Saint Gabinius, patron of actors).

fresco of the martyrdom of Saint Gabinius


104 posted on 03/17/2007 10:36:28 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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from St. Cantius

SATURDAY IN THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Station—St. Susanna

Today's liturgy places before us three women—one in the white garment of virginity, the other in the blue mantle of chastity and the third in the purple robe of penitence. The first shows the triumph of Christ's redemption, the second, the power of faith in the coming Messiah, the third, the compassion of the Good Shepherd, who came to seek what was lost.
The first is today's stational guide—St. Susanna, to whom the vow of virginity and consecration to Christ, the royal Bridegroom, meant more than the princely hand of the unprincely Galerius Maximianus. She refused his hand in marriage and was put to death.
The other Susanna is the chaste wife of Joachim living in Babylon in the days of Daniel, the prophet. Two adulterous men, ever to be remembered as a disgrace to manhood, two judges, who perverted justice and drowned their manly honor in the pool of perjury, were this pure women's adversaries. But Susanna prefers to be a victim of the hellish vengeance of her accusers than sin against her God.
And now the third one—the woman caught in adultery. She lost her virginity, her chastity, and has broken fidelity to her marriage vows. "she must be stoned," was the cry. She was an outcast in the eyes of her merciless accusers, who themselves were whitened sepulchers inwardly full of worms. Jesus, the new Daniel, came to her rescue. He condemned her sin, but raised her from an erring sheep to a penitential follower. "Has no one condemned you, woman? No one, Sir. Neither will I condemn you. Now sin no more."
Let us pray: Extend to Thy faithful the right hand of heavenly help, that they may seek Thee with their whole hearts and deserve to obtain what they ask for worthily. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


105 posted on 03/17/2007 10:39:14 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Catholic Culture

The Station at Rome is in the Basilica of Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the seven principal churches of the holy city. It was built in the fourth century, by the emperor Constantine. The emperor's mother, St. Helen, enriched it with most precious relics, and wished to make it the Jerusalem of Rome.


106 posted on 03/18/2007 6:55:46 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Interior of the Holy Cross Basilica of Jerusalem (in Rome)

 

Day XXVI. Sunday, Week IV

"Rejoice, Jerusalem! Be glad for her, you who love her; rejoice with her, you who mourned for her, and you will find contentment at her consoling breasts" (Entrance antiphon for today - Is 66:10-11).

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. The Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem is one of Rome's seven pilgrim churches. When Saint Helena (d. 328-330), mother of Constantine, returned from the Holy Land in 326 with relics including the Holy Cross, she converted a hall in her residence into a church in order to have a place worthy to house the holy relics. She built it upon dirt from Calvary, hence the name of the church. For me, this is one of the most sacred places in Rome, a must for every pilgrim.

 

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

(The photo is of the reliquaries containing portions of the True Cross, the title which hung over our Lord, and the Bethlehem crib. There are also a nail, two thorns, a piece from the Holy Sepulcher and column of flagellation, and lastly, poor Saint Thomas's finger.)


107 posted on 03/18/2007 6:59:24 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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from St. Cantius

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Station—Church of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

In the year 320, Constantine placed here the relics of the Holy Cross, which his mother, St. Helen, had brought to Rome from the Holy Land. Also, there is soil brought from Calvary, placed under the floor of the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Today, in the Church of Calvary at Rome—that is of the Cross—our hope, the Church, sends a ray of light upon our souls to stir us up to persevere in the struggle against the world, the flesh and the devil, until the great feast of Easter is reached.
"Rejoice, rejoice with joy," we are told in the Introit, for having died to sin with our Lord during Lent, we are shortly to rise with him by the Paschal Confession and Communion.
Our whole life is a texture of sorrows and joys. Good Fridays and Easters accompany us on our journey to the land of perennial Easter. But as there is no Good Friday without the assurance that "by the wood of the Cross joy has come into the whole world," so in the soul of a true Christian there is no sorrow without the joy that will come from living faith, strong hope and sincere love. It is a joy ever sustained and increased by that wonderful Bread, which Christ's loving hand multiplies for us in this desert of life.
By the wood of this Cross joy has come into the world and into your heart, also. Laetare, Jerusalem! Endure the thorns of life courageously. Supernaturalize them.
(Note: On this day, it was the custom to solemnly bless the "golden rose," which was then presented by the Holy Father to a Catholic, who was zealous and outstanding in the Faith.)


108 posted on 03/18/2007 7:02:38 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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The Station is in the venerable church of the Four Crowned (brothers); their names are, Severus, Severianus, Carpophorus, and Victorinus; they suffered martyrdom under the persecution of Diocletian. Their bodies, as also the head of the great martyr St. Sebastian, are among the relics of this church.


109 posted on 03/19/2007 9:40:10 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Interior of the Church of the Four Crowned Saints

Day XXVII. Monday, Week IV.

"Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed" (Ordinary of the Holy Mass).

Santi Quattro Coronati. The basilica of the Four Crowned Saints is dedicated to the four brothers Seveus, Severinus, Carpophorus, and Victorius. All four were Roman officials who were scourged to death by emperor Diocletian (284-305) rather than renounce their faith. Their tombs are in the crypt under the main altar. The church is now located within a cloistered Augustinian monastery. The photo is of one of the courtyards.

It is the titular church of Cardinal Mahoney of Los Angeles. Remember that from the beginning of the

Santi Quattro Coronati

church, the people and clergy chose their bishop. Later, to exclude politics, the chief priests (Cathedral canons) who often advised and assisted the bishop, and upon a vacancy, elected the new bishop. In Rome, these became known as the cardinals, or hinges, who also were his chief advisors and helped him run the universal Church. As time went on, they were chosen by the Pope from the bishops of neighboring dioceses and made "priests of Rome". Upon their elevation, they were assigned a titular church of which they were both honorary pastor and benefactor. While very few dioceses still retain Cathedral canons with the privilege of nominating or electing a bishop, the fullness of the tradition of Cardinals is very much alive in Rome.


110 posted on 03/19/2007 9:43:56 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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**It is the titular church of Cardinal Mahoney of Los Angeles. **

It looks like we need to pray to the Four Crowned Saints and ask them to influence Roger Cardinal Mahoney!!!!!!!!!


111 posted on 03/19/2007 9:47:03 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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from St. Cantius

MONDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
Station—The Four Crowned Martyrs

The Station is on Mount Caelius, in a church erected in the seventh century in honor of four officers of the Roman army, who having refused to adore a statue of Aesculapius, received the crown of martyrdom. These were the "Four Crowned Ones," whose relics are venerated in this sanctuary together with the head of St. Sebastian, an officer of the army of Diocletian.
Under the leadership of the Four Crowned Martyrs let us celebrate the divine Sacrifice. May the Eucharistic Action "refresh us and defend us," as it refreshed these great athletes and filled them with heavenly fortitude to go forth to make the supreme sacrifice for a true ideal, for their faith, for Christ, the King of Martyrs.
Let us pray: Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that as we keep with devotion year by year this holy fast, we may please Thee both in body and soul. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


112 posted on 03/19/2007 9:49:43 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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The Station today is in St. Lawrence's in Damaso—a church built by Pope St. Damascus in honor of the martyred deacon. It was one of the first parish churches in Rome and was rebuilt in the late 15th century by Bramante, and has since been restored several times. Pope St. Damasus' relics are beneath the altar. Today the church is part of the Cancelleria, or the chancery, and houses the Holy Father's Tribunals: the Roman Rota, Apostolic Signatura, and Apostolic Penitentiary.


113 posted on 03/20/2007 10:31:57 PM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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Interior of St. Lawrence in Damasus

 

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"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. In green pastures he gives me rest, he leads me beside restful waters of
peace" (Communion antiphon for today - Ps 23:1-2).

San Lorenzo in Damaso. This is another ancient church dedicated to Saint Lawrence by Pope Saint Damasus I (366-384) over his house. Today it is part of the Cancelleria, or the chancery, and houses the Holy Father's Tribunals: the Roman Rota, Apostolic Signatura, and Apostolic Penitentiary. The Roman Rota judges all judicial cases (especially marriage and rights). The Apostolic Signatura hears all cases of administrative recourse and watches over the lower tribunals. The Sacred Penitentiary hears all cases involving the internal forum. For example, there are certain sins, which only the Holy Father can absolve (i.e., a priest who reveals a confession). This tribunal will here these petitions for forgiveness in the name of the Pope.

San Lorenzo in Damaso


114 posted on 03/20/2007 10:34:28 PM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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from St. Cantius

 

TUESDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
Station—St. Lawrence in Damaso

We celebrate the holy mysteries in spirit in the church of St. Lawrence in Damaso, built by the "poet-Pope" and "lover of the catacombs," St. Damasus, whose remains rest in this venerable edifice.
Mother Church points today to two leaders: Moses and Christ—figure and fulfillment. Both of them were unappreciated by their flock. Both of them were unmoved in their consecration to God and their holy calling. Their people were superficial, proud and selfish, while they, the leaders, were filled with the spirit of prayer, humility and the love of God.
In the spirit of our prayerful, humble and God-loving leader, St. Lawrence, let us make a sincere oblation of ourselves. Then the Divine Victim, through the prayers of this holy deacon, will increase in our souls what is so strikingly expressed in today's Mass:
1. Humility—"With expectation I have waited for the Lord and he was attentive to me."
2. Prayerfulness—"And He heard my prayer."
3. Love—"And He put a new canticle in my mouth, a song to our God."
Let us pray: Hear, O God, my prayer and despise not my supplication. Be attentive to me and hear me. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


115 posted on 03/20/2007 10:36:26 PM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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The Station today is at St. Paul outside-the-walls. On this day the catechumens were subjected to a new examination and, if approved, were registered for Baptism. The beginning of the four Gospels was read to them, and the Creed and the Our Father was "given," or explained to them. Today's Mass has a decided Baptismal character. The joys of this day were anticipated on Laetare Sunday.


116 posted on 03/21/2007 10:18:27 AM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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Interior and other photos of St. Paul Outside the Walls

God of love, bring us back to you. Send your Spirit to make us strong in faith and active in good works. Grant
this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen" (Collect for today).

San Paolo Fuori le Mura. One of the four major basilicas, St. Paul's is the second largest church in Rome, second only to St. Peter's. Both were consecrated on 18 November 326. Under the altar is the body of Saint Paul. This church is also famous for its mosaic medallions of all the Popes.

Throughout these 29 days, I've shared some incredible art in these churches. It is important to remember that art in the churches is never for its own sake but to evangelize, catechize, and otherwise assist the people of God on their journey. This is the traditional place where for the first scrutiny of the catechumens. They would
approach the church from the courtyard (see photo).

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San Paolo Fuori le Mura

Day XXIX. Wednesday, Week IV.

continued....

Saint Paul stands as guardian. The inscription says "Praedictori Veritatis, Doctori Gentium", "To the Preacher of Truth, Teacher of the Peoples". Behind him is Christ enthroned in a rainbow, blessing us, flanked by Saints Peter and Paul. Below is the Lamb of God seated on a mound from which flow the four rivers of Paradise. The 12 sheep (apostles) approach from Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Below are the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. As you approach the doors, you remember that Christ is the door to salvation. Indeed these are the doors of salvation, which tell the stories of Peter and Paul (see photo). Once inside, they watch the people recommit themselves through Christ as they approach the Holy Water font (Galli, 1860). Even the Holy Water font has a story to tell. The devil is about to pounce on the
little girl but she, on her tippy toes with full faith, reaches up to the holy waters unseen, ... and the devil shirks in fear!

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St. Paul as guardian of San Paolo Fuori le Mura

continued....


Photo:   As you approach the doors,
you remember that Christ is the door to salvation.
 Indeed these are the doors of salvation,
which tell the stories of Peter and Paul (see photo).

Saints Peter and Paul flank the doors at San Paolo Fuori le Mura


117 posted on 03/21/2007 10:24:02 AM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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WEDNESDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
Station—St. Paul Outside the Walls

At one time, a pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Paul in this Lenten penitential procession took on an exceptional character in view of the riches of doctrinal teaching, which has come down to us from the Apostle to the Gentiles. For this reason, it used to happen, that in this particular Lenten Station, the Pope carried out a "third scrutiny" for the baptismal candidates—that is, for those catechumens, who wanted to be baptized in water.
In this church, at the tomb of this great convert-exemplar, the catechumens, turning westward—towards darkness—renounced Satan, his pomps and his works. Then, turning eastward—towards the light—they pledged their loyalty to Christ and His Church.
Here at the tomb of the Apostle, who was "the salt of the earth," the catechumens received a morsel of salt. Accipe sal sapientiae—Receive the salt of wisdom! Receive the taste for the doctrine of God. Hereafter, speak no longer the language of the flesh, but let your conversation be heavenly.
Let us pray: O God, who grantest to the just the reward of their merits, and to sinners pardon through their fasts, have mercy on Thy suppliant people, that the confession of our guilt may enable us to obtain the forgiveness of our sins. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


118 posted on 03/21/2007 10:26:26 AM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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The Station is at the church of Saints Sylvester and Martin, which is one of the most venerable in Rome. It was originally built by Pope St. Sylvester, and still bears his name: but in the sixth century, it was consecrated to St. Martin of Tours. In the seventh century, it was enriched with the relics of Pope Saint Martin, which were brought from Chersonesus, where he had died a martyr a few years before. This church was the first Title of St. Charles Borromeo. It was also that of the learned liturgiologist, the Blessed Joseph-Mary Tommasi, whose body is now venerated in this church, and has been miraculously preserved, even to this day, in a state of incorruption.


119 posted on 03/22/2007 9:56:16 AM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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Exterior view of St. Sylvester and St. Martin

 

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Day XXX. Thursday, Week IV.

"I will put my law within them, I will write it on their hearts; then I shall be their God, and they will be my
people" (Communion antiphon for today - Jeremiah  31:33).

Santi Martino e Silvestro ai Monti. This church was built by Pope Saint Sylvester (314-335) who was at the helm of the bark of Peter through the last of the persecutions and the conversion of emperor Constantine. Two hundred years later, it was later restored and rededicated to Saints Martin of Tours (317-397) and Pope Saint Sylvester. This church was the site of preparatory meetings for the Council of Nicaea (325), which was called to fight the heresies, which denied that Christ is true God and true man. This was the first church in Rome where

Santi Martino e Silvestro ai Monti

the Nicene Creed was proclaimed. Since this is Thursday, we also know that from ancient times, it was a place where the poor have always been able to get food.


120 posted on 03/22/2007 10:00:52 AM PDT by Salvation (?With God all things are possible.?)
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