Two nights ago, I thought I was going to attend a small opera. I was wrong, but greatly surprised. Instead this was a Italian concert or musical. I have been listening to the singers outside my window since I arrived. Well it was all in Italian, but simply delightful. Three singers and eight dancers. It is hard to describe, but a lot of emotion, good humor and some unintended humor. The unintended humor was listening to Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli songs in Italian. However, they did do a great job with them.
Yesterday, we toured the Vatican museum for four hours. There is more to say than I can remember. The thrust of our tour was discovering the inspiration of Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel and then understanding what the ceiling and the Last Judgement really mean from a Christian perspective. We also spent time studying Raphael's work and its significance. The main thing I wish to share with you all, is both painters were truly Catholic and Christian and their works of art still inspires my faith today.
Today is a day of recollection. Please say a prayer for me as I will for you.
Father Steve you do a wonderful job of allowing us to "tag along" with you.Have a wonderful visit and post lots of pictures (just be sure to tell us what it is; almost like being there.
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