Roma
Summer 2020
St. John of God -- entrance to Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Rome
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Blessed Virgin Mary and San Padre Pio
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Fatebenefratelli Hospital corridor to emergency/maternity ward
Order of Hospitallers chapel entrance
Fatebenefratelli hospitals/Order of Hospitallers across the world
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Fatebenefratelli corridor; painting of St. John of God over door
Statue of St. Joseph holding Jesus in emergency wing
Fatebenefratelli/Order of Hospitallers logo
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Rome, Italy -- Fr. Bellusci goes for a walk after Mass to a Catholic bookshop...
Virgin Mary and Christ Child
on Rome
"Forza Italia" building
How does Mary and Jesus in public iconography reflect Catholic culture?
Colosseum, Rome
When was the Roman Colosseum built?
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Which icon is found in this Church?
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Saint Peter's Basilica
What is the main street leading to St. Peter's Basilica ?
Altare della Patria -- "Altar of the Nation"
What does the Vittoriano Monument represent?
Via del Banchi Nuovi
Which bridge is part of the Pilgrim's road?
Castel Sant'Angelo
What is another name for Hadrian's mausoleum?
What is the name of the River going through Rome?
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Trajan's market
Who stands on top of the Trajan column?
Ruins in Trajan's market
What is the name of the street going through Trajan's market?
Confessional schedule
at Santa Maria Maggiore
When did the Dominicans first arrive at Santa Maria Maggiore as Confessors?
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Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
What is another name for the feast for Saint Mary Major?
Finland -- and Roman Catholicism
Virgin Mary and Christ Crucified,
Nun's Chapel, Turku Castle
Why is there a nun's chapel in Turku castle?
Stained glass window, St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki.
St. Eric (patron of Sweden) and St. Henry (patron of Finland)
Why is St. Eric associated with Sweden
and St. Henry associated with Finland?
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Blessed Virgin Mary and Christ Child,
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
What do you think is a fitting title for the Virgin Mary and Christ Child in Helsinki?
Bridgettine Sisters Adoration Chapel, St. Bridget and Bl. Hemming Church, Turku
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has returned to Turku, why is this significant?
St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church, Turku
When was the Roman Catholic Diocese established in Turku? In what year was it legal for Finns to return to Catholicism?
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Mass, Confession, Adoration schedule,
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
What makes the Roman Catholic faith centred on holiness looking at this schedule?
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
How did Helsinki's Cathedral obtain the relics of St. Henry?
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Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bridgettine Church, Naantali
What happened to the Bridgettine Monastery of Naantali?
Holy Land -- encountering Jesus Christ, Son of God
Nazareth: Church of the Annunciation
The flesh of Jesus comes from whom?
Tabgha: Church of Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes
How does Jesus continue to feed us?
Gethsemane: Church of All Nations
Why did Jesus, Son of God, have to suffer?
Mount Tabor - Transfiguration
Jesus has three Apostles with Him on Mount Tabor. Who are they?
What is the significance of Jesus partaking of the Passover eve meal?
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Church of the Visitation. Ein Karem.
Why is Mary blessed amongst all women?
Jerusalem: Holy Tomb -- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
How can we be sure of the Resurrection?
Bethany - Church of Lazarus, Martha and Mary --
Corpus Christi Sunday
What is the significant of the Sacrifice of the Mass. How do you receive Jesus into your life?
Jericho
What significant Biblical events occurred in Jericho?
Kumran
All the books of the Old Testament were found at Kumran among the Dead Sea Scrolls including the Septuagint with the exception of one Book. Which one was it?
Dead Sea
What has the Dead Sea become famous for since the 1940s?
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Tabgha: Church of the Primacy of Peter
Why does Jesus ask Peter,
"Do you love me"? 
Church of Magdala: Dedicated to Mary Magdalene and Biblical women.
Jesus does not condemn Mary of Magdala for her sin, but what does Jesus tell her?
Mount of Beatitudes
Which do you think is the most meaningful Beatitude?
Saint Peter in Gallicantu
Peter denied knowing Jesus, but eventually, died a martyr in Rome. We often lack courage to profess, defend or share our faith.
How do we overcome this? 
Fr. Bellusci shows honey locust seeds. Honey locust was eaten by John the Baptist.
While living in the desert how did John the Baptist dress; what did he eat?
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Jordan -- Biblical journey
 Mount Nebo: sight of memorial Church of Moses
What can bee seen from Mt. Nebo?
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Crusader Castle Chapel:
Al Karak
How do we understand the Crusade as Christians?
Martyrs of Jordan
Christianity emerged in the Middle East and spread throughout the world. Christians in the Middle East continue a precarious existence with shrinking populations due to persecution. How can this discrimination against Christians be stopped?
View of Al Karak from Crusader Castle
Who was the Crusader to have built the castle fortress in this location of Al Karak?
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Incense
Myrrh and Frankincense in Petra. Do you think the Wise Men stopped in Petra?
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