Friday, November 14, 2008

FSSP Rome Requiem Mass: absolution at the catafalque

November, 2008: All Souls day in Rome with absolution at the catafalque. Church of the Ss. Trinita dei Pellegrini. Taken by the excellent John Sonnen of Orbis Catholicus.

Isn't this just the most beautiful thing that bridges heavean and earth?

Is it possible to listen and watch and not pray?

2 comments:

PJA said...

Totally exquisite!

Look what we nearly lost!

Anonymous said...

'Is it possible to listen and watch and not pray?'
No! and I agree with ponte sisto 'totally exquisite'.

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