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Dispatch #13 from Sr. Bobbi

Early last Saturday, we went to the catacombs and what an awesome site. It is a huge underground area. There is a distinction between pagans and Christians. As well there are symbols indicating a martyr or pope. There were burial room with families over generations. And rooms of Martyrs where the Christians held Mass when forced underground during the early  persecutions after Christ.  Continue Reading »

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Dispatch #12 from Sr. Bobbi

What an awesome place the Vatican museum is. Actually, it is a maze of museums all leading to the ultimate work of art in the Sistine chapel. I browsed for 4 hours! Continue Reading »

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Dispatch #11 from Sr. Bobbi

Our residence here in Rome is the Generalate of the Tutzing Benedictines. They are a missionary order with Sisters all across the world. The photo above is their community tree.  Continue Reading »

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Dispatch #10 from Sr. Bobbi!

Today was our journey to Monte Cassino about 70 miles outside Rome. It is quite a magnificent view both traveling up the mountain and looking down from the top. Continue Reading »

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Early morning, prayerful moment,
Enhanced by beautiful music. Continue Reading »

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Retreat is
A gift from a loving God,
Days set apart
Given to re-create
a new Spirit within me.
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