Dear Readers,
There have not been many posts lately, as we have been feverishly planning our trip to Rome, Assisi, Florence and Sicily. All the things involved in international travel are so time-consuming, not to mention dealing with the Vatican and the Jubilee Year. We have designed our own pilgrimage, as there are too many difficulties for us in tagging along with a regimented pilgrimage. There are pros and cons to each option.
…But don’t let that stop you from considering a trip to Rome! Just know it requires a lot of planning and detailed research. The sooner you start planning, the better. And beware of making assumptions. We made several assumptions which resulted in losing money and having to re-book un-changable tickets. We also narrowly avoided some logistical disasters, when realizing the mistakes we made or the things we failed to consider.
Certainly, I will be writing about the experience when I get back!
There will be no posts until the latter half of October and there will be no October newsletter for our subscribers. But keep in mind, October is the Month of Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month. So, if you are accustomed to reading our monthly dedication posts, which detail feasts and give suggestions, take this as an opportunity to come up with your own ideas and study the liturgical calendar.
Thanks for your understanding and please know you will all be in our prayers in Rome!
In the Holy Name of Christ, Chiara:)
BTW, we planned our Assisi day on October 4th, the feast of Saint Francis, and we didn’t even realize it at first! Will be a busy day in Assisi, but that is the only day that fits into our itinerary. A sign from Saint Francis?