The yoke of my travelogue With my coming to Italy this summer of 2008 I've had the chance to reconnect with some friends; Despite the looming weak dollar values in the market, it has drawn me to fly and pick up my Italian so far. The hot spells and overcrowded Milan Central Station, have really made me struggle through the rush hours Italians and other cultures continue to travel elsewhere an interesting view, a melange of plans and destinations. W...

Italy: their triumph over France It's Sunday afternoon bright, lovely and good for outdoor functions; with music that soothes one's emotion, finds strength in transformation. What a sight to behold! with people across the world; watching the Soccer's World Cup in Rome, a milestone, a great pride and honor. In trying to embrace their triumph Italians at large unfold; their victory in global doors to the minds and hearts of every culture. A big...

Our pilgrimage in Rome There was a single moment in the history of the Congregation when our Founder was beatified on 9 November 1997 at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.The bishops, priests, religious and lay people around the world gathered together in this celebration.It was absolutely amazing and inspiring.Around 10, 000 people filled St Peter's Square to take part in the Eucharist presided by the Holy Father - Pope John Paul II.There were two other servants of...

A one-month course in Piacenza, Italy - un aggiornamento I was one of the participants who took part in the course of Spirituality organized by our congregation - Missionaries of St Charles held 1-30 June 2001 in Piacenza, Italy.We were thirty-eight (38) Scalabrinian missionaries working in different countries namely, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Paraguay, México, U.S.A., Taiwan, Philippines and Australia.We c...

Legendary cities in Northern Italy With World Mission Sunday celebrated across the catholic churches around the globe, and fall season just on the horizons, I took time out to visit Italy this year as part of my vacation.My friend from Brescia invited me to stay with his family during the course of my sojourn in Italy.I was so happy to be welcomed to their home and be treated like a member of their own family.Their warm hospitality was indeed molded with a hea...