Quo Vadis?

“Where are you going?” is the English translation of the Latin question.  Just outside the Aurelian Wall is the Church of Domine Quo Vadis.  When St. Peter was fleeing his persecution in Rome, this is the place where he had a vision of Jesus going the other way—reentering the city.

When he saw Jesus walking he asked, “Where are you going, Lord?” and Jesus replied, “Back to Rome, to be crucified again.”  This gave Peter the strength to turn around and face his persecution and death.