“Picture this: tomb of Blessed John Paul II, St Peter’s Basilica, early morning mass.
“The conditions were perfect – my priest friend was celebrating and had a smashing homily up his sleeve, the sun was gently streaming in, cascading golden shafts over the great marbled pillars, it was 7.30 in the morning, so flocks of tourists hadn’t yet flooded in; all was quiet and peaceful...
“Then I came up to receive the Blessed Sacrament right in front of the tomb itself; so far, so good. I sat down to say my prayers in quiet post-communion contemplation, when SMACK!
“All of a sudden a little old Italian lady shoots to her feet, her four feet and half a dozen inches standing tall – well, at least standing – with fiery indignation. . . .”
In a recent commentary, writer Carley Andrews reflected on the efforts of the Italian lady to protect and encourage reverence our Lord Jesus in the Eucharist.
To access Ms. Andrews’ complete post, please visit:
aleteia: Vatican: The Secret But Not So Quiet Guardians of St. Peter's (19 MAR 14)
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