Chapel of the Holy Cross from Below

A Trip to Sedona – Chapel of the Holy Cross

Continuing our trip to Sedona, we stopped at the Chapel of the Holy Cross.  The chapel was built in 18 months at a cost of…
South Long Lake Forest Trail Color

A Couple Hikes

 I took a couple hikes while up at the cabin last week.  Here are some of thee photos. First up, the South Long Lake Forest…
High Alter of Santa Maria in Traspontina

Churches of Rome Website

I received a message a while back from Ralph Conde who is working on a website http://www.churches-of-rome.info.  He has visited about 80 of the churches in…
Detail of Asp Mosaics

Rome – Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Saint Mary Major) is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome and it is because of its size…
Asp Detail

Rome – Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

After our general audience with Pope Francis, we were just getting started.  We had a very full afternoon and evening ahead.  Next stop, Basilica di…
Icon in High Alter of Santa Maria in Traspontina

Rome – Santa Maria in Traspontina

We were able to celebrate mass at Santa Maria in Traspontina, just a block away from our hotel, and only about 4 blocks from Vatican…
Santa Maria del Fiore Inside of Dome

Florence – Santa Maria del Fiore – Interior

Let’s go ahead and wrap up the Duomo of Florence.  This cathedral is know for its exterior, not its interior.  However, the inside, although somewhat…

Florence – Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore – Exterior

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (St. Mary of the Flower) is one of Florence’s most dominant attractions.   The cathedral was begun at the…