Roma - part 1

Just over a year ago, my wife and I were blessed with an opportunity to visit the Eternal City, Rome.  This city subsequently won over my heart.

It was almost surreal and a little intimidating to think that I was going to travel to the center of Christendom.  The very place that my brothers and sisters gave their lives millenia earlier to preserve the faith.  The place where both St. Peter and St. Paul ended their earthly jouneys.  So, there was plenty of excitement built in anticipation of this momentus trip.  Yet, I had no idea what I was really in for.

Once we arrived in Rome, it really took me a couple of days to really start to believe I was actually there.  But from the first day, the experience was everything and much more than I ever expected!  If I had to describe Rome with one word I think it would be "rich".  Rich in culture, tradition, sights, smells, tastes, and faith. 

How ironic that the center of the secular/pagan Roman Empire would become the center of Christianity.  I believe that if a person is truly seeking the fullness of truth, goodness, and beauty, they will not be able to help but be drawn deeper into the faith of the Christ's Church through the experience of Rome.  Since I can not help but speak of the beauty of Roma, this will surely be the first of many posts to come on the subject.

If you have never been able to visit Rome then start planning now.  In the mean time you can visit vitually at ItalyGuides.it.  Enjoy!