Thursday, June 22, 2023

Santa Maria Maggiore

So many amazing memories are being created daily in Rome! 

Today’s adventures started with a walk to Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, a majestic spot right outside the city walls.  We started the visit with an opening prayer, Psalm 102, and a reading from the Holy Gospel according to St Luke.  This church was formed as a result of the dreams of Pope Liberia’s (353-366) and a local man named Giovanni. The dreams indicated they should build a church in honor of Virgin Mary and so they did!  Pope Pius the IX statue is kneeling in adoration and pieces of the crib of Jesus are also displayed. 
Beautiful, peaceful, special place. 
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Found this painting particularly touching as a mom and below posting a photo of three moms in the group! 

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https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JbyFaDmn5RrX0KcqFtT0uL_OO2EbbS3_ 



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