The Pieta
We travel through the right side of the Basilica to the St. Sebastian's Chapel. It is said to be the holiest place in the St. Peter's. If that is possible. We prayed in Eucharistic Adoration for a while. It was incredibly powerful to pray in front of Christ in the Vatican. God Wink!
We made it half way through the Vatican, when Greg wanted to take a break. So, the kids and I went to the Vatican Bookstore. I noticed a Dvd of a movie about Pope John Paul II. I told the kids how much I liked the Hallmark movie called Karol, Man who would be Pope, better. Standing in front of us was a Dominican Priest, and he agreed with me. He offered to give us some tips on Rome. God Wink, his name was Fr. John Paul Walker. Coincidence? He was very generous and explain some pretty cool things. For example, the actual steps Christ climbed to be judged by Pontius Pilate are here in Rome. You must kneel in pray as you ascend them. He also, told us that in a church called Santa Giavonni Il Laternano, it is believed to house the actual skulls of St. Peter and St. Paul in the high Altar. He finished by explaining the history of Saint Cecilia, Patron Saint of Musicians. She has a pretty unique story as well. I will fill you in on that later.
Greg and I in St. Peter's Square
I will continue Day 3 the Scavi Tour tomorrow. Put on your Indiana Jones Hats. You'll need them.
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