MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED DAILY see the statue of St. Francis with live white doves, the Day 6: Friday 4/9 tour escort or Spiritual Director will have to have thorn-less rose bushes and the cave where St Francis The cathedral church of the requested confirmation (upon your arrival in Rome) prayed in solitude. From there, we head to . In pope, St. John Lateran is from those interested in participating). This in- Day 1: Sunday, April 4, 2021, USA / ROME 1263 a pious German priest, Peter of Prague, stopped our first stop today. Here we cludes touring the excavations and labyrinth of tun- Tour members are welcomed at the Louisville Internation- in to celebrate Mass on his pilgrimage route to see the Altar that holds the nels beneath St. Peter’s . St. Peter is buried al Airport for our overnight flight to Rome via wide body Rome. While a devout practicing-Catholic servant, Peter relics of Sts. Peter and Paul. there. Again, it is optional and any expense will be aircraft, arriving the next morning. Meals served on board. couldn't erase the skepticism he felt about Christ be- Next to the Basilica is the the responsibility of those who opt to participate. ing present in the consecrated Host. As he uttered the Baptistery and across the Day 2: Monday 4/5 ROME / words of Consecration at the altar above St. Christina's street we see la Scala San- This evening, sample the Eternal City's authentic culi- Upon our arrival in Rome, we are met at the airport by tomb, blood began seeping from the consecrated Host. ta (“the Holy Stairs”) from nary treasures or feast on some pizza margherita at the our driver and full-time tour escort. We board our motor Blood dribbled across his hands onto the altar and cor- Pilate’s Palace. Each step is restaurant or trattoria (local diner) of your choice as din- coach and travel north to the peaceful town of Assisi. poral leaving Fr. Peter quite stunned and confused. He prayed on your knees or the option to take the side stairs ner is on your own. Overnight in Rome. [B] We visit San Damiano and then check in at our hotel for interrupted Mass requesting to be taken immediately to on foot is also available. Then, we visit the Basilica of St. a welcome dinner and overnight. [D] the tiny neighboring city of Orvieto (just 10 miles away), Mary Major. Inside the Basilica we view relics of Jesus’ Day 7: Saturday 4/10 ROME / NETTUNO / CASTEL where the Holy Father, Pope Urban IV, was residing. An manger from Bethlehem. The remainder of the day is GANDOLFO / ROME Day 3: Tuesday 4/6 ASSISI investigation was launched and orders were given to free to explore on your own. Suggestions include: On our final day of sight- We spend today ex- retrieve and transport the Host and blood-stained linen seeing, drive south of ploring Assisi, where to the Orvieto Cathedral where they were, and still are : Rome to Nettuno, we we visit one of Chris- today, reverently enshrined and exhibited. It was this • Sacred Heart Church and Museum of the Souls where we learn more tianity’s most revered miracle that prompted Pope Urban IV to commission St. of Purgatory~Located in a small room beside the about the young Ma- shrines, the Basilica Thomas Aquinas to write a special Mass for what was to Church is a museum exhibiting objects and photos ria Goretti. Her life and of St. Francis, and become our annual . We visit the that display traces of apparitions made by various death were focused in- see the frescoes de- Cathedral of Orvieto (location of the shrine) where the souls residing in Purgatory. tensely on defending picting events in the Eucharistic Miracle is exhibited. Our journey continues • Church of St. Alphonsus (near St. Mary Major)~ was her chastity, protecting life of this famous as we proceed to Rome, where we make a photo stop built and named in honor of the founder of the Re- her assailant from grave saint. We also visit at the Colosseum, a well- demptorist Congregation, St. Alphonsus Liguori, but sin, and ultimately learn- the Basilica of St. known historical site and was dedicated to the Most Redeemer. The church ing forgiveness. We visit Clare, which houses then at the beautiful basil- contains the original Picture of Our Lady of Perpetual the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces and Saint Maria her incorrupt body ica of St. Paul Outside the Help. Visit there to venerate this Holy icon. Goretti, location of the relics of her body encased in wax. in a crystal casket in Walls, which houses the re- We also visit the farmhouse where she lived and died. the crypt. Off the main of the Basilica is the crucifix mains of St. Paul under the From there, we proceed to Lake Albano where we will from which Christ spoke to St Francis in San Damiano. St main altar. We follow the stop to enjoy lunch with a lake view. Then, we visit Francis heard a voice say, “Go Francis, repair my church, old to the Cat- , site of the pope's summer retreat pal- which is in ruin.” Thinking that God was telling him to acombs. Today’s journey ace. The 17th-century papal palace and gardens were rebuild San Damiano, Francis renounced worldly goods concludes as we proceed private but visitors can now enjoy the splendor of the and began immediately to repair the building. Only later to our hotel to check in for Palace's Barberini Gardens as guided tours have been did the saint realize that God had been speaking of His dinner and overnight. [B,D] made available living Church. The remainder of today is free to ex- by Pope Francis plore on our own. Suggestions include: Day 5: Thursday 4/8 ROME as a gift to the Good morning, Roma! We begin today with a guided public. We will • Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, the “underground” ruins tour the gar- of Assisi tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Basilica is very impres- sive with its imposing architecture, rich ornamentation, dens and then • the fortress of Roco Maggiori, the Cathedral (Duomo) gain the "regal" and it’s museum and marvelous works of art. We view one of Rome’s most • Tour the Colosseum and/or Roman Forum. Or, recognized works of art, Michelangelo’s Pietá. From there, check out Villa Borghese (an incredible collection feel as we visit • Carceri (St Francis’ retreat - an arduous hike up a the church and steep hill - taxis available). we visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel of paintings, statues and other pieces that became (where Michelangelo's restored masterpieces adorn the known as one of the finest in Europe). Piazza della • browse through the shops for souvenirs to take Liberta out back home. ceilings and • As we exit the basilica, we are in front of the Vati- walls). This can Post Office. Feel free to stop in and purchase front. Our jour- We return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Assisi. [B,D] afternoon, we postcards and stamps to send to family and friends ney concludes enjoy an op- (bring the addresses). Send one to yourself as a as we return Day 4: Wednesday 4/7 ASSISI / ORVIETO / ROME tional walk- keepsake! Remember, although is lo- to Rome for a After breakfast, we depart ing tour of cated with the city limits of Rome it is, in fact, its own farewell din- the Spanish ner at Papa Assisi and proceed to the Steps, Piaz- state. With 110 acres and fewer than 900 residents, Rex. Overnight in Rome. [B,L,D] lower plains to visit the za Navona, Vatican City State boasts the title of the smallest, in- Basilica of St. Mary of Trevi Foun- ternational state that is recognized by the rest of the Day 8: Sunday, April 11, 2021, ROME / USA the Angels which was tain, and the world. Therefore, the stamps will be quite unique. built in 1569 to protect the • Today we bid farewell to (Arrivederci Italia!) as we Pantheon . The 312-step climb to the "cupola" Dome of St. Peter's transfer to the airport for our return flight to the United Portiuncula, the church We return to Basilica is worth the effort and energy as views from that St. Francis and his States. Our pilgrimage offers the mind and soul a new our hotel for the top are magnificent. An elevator/lift to the roof and treasured canvas of memories inspired by God’s brothers were given af- dinner and level is available but the roof to the top is step by step. ter Pope Innocent III ap- • majestic landscape and a world we explore one pilgrim- overnight. Take a Scavi tour (subject to the spiritual director’s age at a time. [B] proved their rule. We also [B,D] confirmation for the group or individuals / your Group Contact: TERMS AND CONDITIONS / TOUR CONTRACT not book the tour within 120 days of departure, the agent re- serves the right to cancel the tour. If the entire tour is cancelled Fr Kirby Rust TOUR PRICE: Based on tariffs and currency exchange rates by Pentecost Tours, Inc., you are entitled to a full refund. 270-765-6268 / [email protected] in effect on 5/17/2020 and subject to change without notice should there be a revision in rates prior to departure of tour. NOTE: Fr. Kirby Rust The tour price is based on a minimum of 36 passengers. 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