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Beautiful Women & Men – What a Gift!

In the beginning, God created Eve from the side of Adam’s rib. I talk about this in marriage prep – that couples are meant to walk side by side in equal partnership with each other.  As we were about to end our second week here in Rome, July 6 made history for me. Not only we got to meet Bishop Farrell and Monsignor Indunil from the Dicastery of Ecumenism & Interreligious Dialogue (see Christine’s post), I also started to really feel comfortable roaming around the streets of Rome with new friends! (Side note: my grandmother also turned 95 on this day)!

As we headed out to eat at Borgo Pio which was a few blocks away from the Dicastery, the 8 of us sat outdoors to enjoy a nice lunch. Next thing I know, my purse, along with my hat attached to my purse, was gone! I’ve been robbed! My phone was also in my purse! After a few minutes of processing my lost and feeling violated, all 7 friends comforted, consoled, shared stories of their own stolen wallets/money/purses, Rosemary & Odell went with me to the police station to file a report. Sister Carla gave me a bus ticket. Melinda lent me her spare iPhone. The next day, Shawn & Paul went with me to track my phone. Shawn & I got 7 Roman police officers involved; 2 of them with us to search where my phone could be. Odell & Kim gave me (a lot) of money to get through the next week in Rome. Christine lent me her credit card. Talk about walking together in fraternity and solidarity! I am overwhelmed with God’s magnificent gifts because in sorrow/trials, is where we will find His Mighty Hand at work.

In class today, Dr. Rossi talked about “receptivity.” How receptive are you to God’s gifts?  

By Corina


                                Beautiful Women & Men I'm journeying with in Rome!


                                    One of Dr. Rossi's passionate lectures on Ecumenism


                        At Palium mass receptive to the free pass presided by Pope Francis


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