Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Written by  w Comments “Truth does not change; it is only forgotten from one generation to the next. The truth is the truth even if no one believes it, and a lie is a lie even if everyone believes it.”- Bishop Fulton F. Sheen  When Saint...
Organist on Tour

Organist on Tour

Organist on Tour Written by  w Comments The Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva is the only Gothic church in Rome and situated just round the corner from the Pantheon in the ancient district of Campus Martius. Its colourful rose windows shine on infamous Medici...
An exploration of Santa Maria Maggiore

An exploration of Santa Maria Maggiore

An exploration of Santa Maria Maggiore Written by  w Comments One question that Seminarians get when we are back home is, “Do you have a favourite Church?” Indeed, living in Rome we are spoiled for choice for churches and often you can’t just name one. But over my...
Lent Station Masses

Lent Station Masses

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

The Living Spirituality of Medjugorje

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

Scouted for Sainthood

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...