Lent Station Masses Written by w Comments It is a Wednesday, it is 4.45am and my alarm is sounding. An even earlier start than normal. In what is a rare occurrence, the snooze button is not deployed. By the time I have showered, dressed and sorted my backpack for...
The Living Spirituality of Medjugorje Written by w Comments Although I have been extremely fortunate to travel around Italy and Europe during my time in seminary, Medjugorje is by far my favourite place in the world. Before June 1981, when Our Lady is said to have...
Scouted for Sainthood Written by w Comments The splendid and spectacular beauty of Rome is always inviting. She has ancient and fascinating architectural excellences, hundreds of adorable churches with finest marble sculptures both Gothic and Baroque and firmly...
Pastoral Life in Rome Written by w Comments Seminary life consistently provides a variety of distinct opportunities. The seminary is located in Rome, which in itself provides opportunities I never imagined experiencing in my life. I also didn’t realise the...
A Parish Priest – but without the Parish Written by w Comments One of the strangest things about being a priest in the seminary is that we don’t work in a parish. For diocesan priests this is quite unusual since the normal work of a diocesan priest is parish...
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Written by w Comments The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four major papal basilicas in Rome. It is dedicated to Apostle Paul who was martyred in Rome between 64 and 68 AD and was built over his tomb. ...
