Siena

trying to learn italian, i've been reading the Pope's Angelus message that he gives every Sunday at noon (www.vatican.va --> papal archives --> Benedict XVI --> Angelus). he always seems to realize the Scripture in such a deep way so as to communicate to me a message that hits me right where i need it, and one that i would have missed without him pointing it out to me. it has been a good habit, and i am thankful that he only likes to give 2 or 3 paragraphs.


this weekend i went to Siena with a small group of guys. we got to pray, speak of the the things God is doing in our lives and take time to reflect. we also had no schedule which was good for me. it is a small town, quieter and cleaner than Rome, and it was cold. there is a Eucharistic Miracle there and we just happened to go on the day that they have adoration with these miraculous hosts. it is also the home of St. Catherine, one of the 3 female doctors of the Church. i will go there again if i get the chance, and i recommend visiting it if you get the chance. please pray for me.


rome notes:
trip to Siena is definately worth it: round trip bus tickets for $24 (www.sena.it) a 3 hr trip each way from Tibutina bus station. lodging at St. Cristofero Church for a donation. lots of holy sites, food is a lot cheaper than Rome. try the Pici (pronounced: peachy) pasta, its only in Siena, but be sure to make reservations or you may not get in to any restaurant.


pictures: haven't aquired them yet, will post them next week