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When in Rome!

They say all roads lead to Rome, and as we all undertook a different road to get here, at last we all find ourselves in the Eternal City. Maybe we're a little jet-lagged, but no doubt we're excited to be here, and haven't wasted much time before "doing as the Romans do". While I was sent off on a mini-adventure to replace some lost luggage, the rest of our congregation went to see the Holy Father lead us in the Angelus (but more on that later). What we all shared in common was wasting no time in taking to the streets to get our fill of the culture, and for all that we saw, we were reminded of this city's incredible history. You can hardly turn a street corner without seeing something to pique your interest. Even as we were welcomed as the "future ecumenists" by James Loughran, SA, director of the Centro Pro Unione, he explained that even the room we are to learn in has a remarkable tale. It was the first place Vivaldi conducted his Four Seasons, and it was the place people of other faiths were invited to meet during the Second Vatican Council. All in all, today has given us a lot to look forward to, and a lot to be thankful for. Not everyone has this opportunity, after all, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that we're looking forward to sharing this experience with you all.

-Paul

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