We were blessed to meet a friend from Spring Hill at St Peter's, Rev. Alex, who gave us a fantastic tour. Thank you Deacon Alex! We'll see you next at your ordination!
The exact location where Pope John Paul II was shot in 1981
Happiness is Playing in St Peter's Square
Entering the Basilica through the Holy Doors. You can only enter the Basilica through the Holy Doors during a "Holy Year." Luckily our pilgrimage to Rome was during the Holy Year of Mercy. Jesus referred to himself as "the door" or "the gate" in John 10:7 when he was explaining that no one will come to the Father except through Him. Passing through the Holy Doors into St. Peter's Basilica represents leaving this world and entering into the presence of God.
Inside St. Peter's Basilica. As our friend Rev. Alex would say, "Welcome to the Mother Church!"
Saint John Paul II's Tomb. This was the most welcoming and emotional part of our pilgrimage for the mama. 6000 miles brought me back to the best teacher I ever had, and my friend and mentor in Christ. John Paul 2 I still love you.
Michelangelo's Pieta - Beautifully displayed in St. Peter's Basilica with a cross behind it and an alter in front of it, to symbolize Mary taking her son off the cross and placing him on the alter for us to encounter in the Holy Eucharist
Ceiling Art - The pictures don't even come close to doing it justice
The Swiss Guard
Unbelievable.
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