I hope your Lent is off to a good start. I am back in Rome, still trying to adjust to the new time zone and the new liturgical season.
Today is the anniversary of the happiest day of my life.
Here are this week’s Lenten Station Churches of Rome. Click through for a write-up, a podcast, and a video of each church.
Sunday – Saint John Lateran
Rome’s Cathedral and the first legal church in the world.
More about Saint John Lateran here.
Monday – San Pietro in Vincoli
Michelangelo’s favorite work, Peter’s chains, and the tomb of the Maccabees.
More about San Pietro in Vincoli here.
Tuesday – Sant’Anastasia
The first church with a baptismal font, Saint Jerome’s church, and one of the oldest churches in Rome.
More about Sant’Anastasia here.
Wednesday – Saint Mary Major
A miraculous snow in August marked the location for this church.
More about Saint Mary Major here.
Thursday – San Lorenzo in Panisperna
The spot where Saint Lawrence was martyred and a talking crucifix.
More about San Lorenzo in Panisperna here.
Friday – Santi Apostoli
The tomb of two apostles and Michelangelo’s parish church in Rome.
More about Santi Apostoli here.
Saturday – Saint Peter’s Basilica
The story of why Saint Peter was martyred here and how his tomb was discovered 1900 years later.
More about Saint Peter’s Basilica here.
Later this week I have a story about a scandalous mistake I made during a Lenten group pilgrimage.
Thanks for being here!
– Mountain
Our oldest daughter was studying in Rome on that day, she noted it as the day the Italians were outpacing the tourists in selfie taking. Thank you for the glimpses of the churches, hoping to schedule a tour with you in May.
May this season of Lent increase our devotion to our Lord. May his Blessed Mother be with us always.