HOME SWEET ROME – SHORT TAKES
I returned safely to Rome this morning after my 5-day whirlwind, jam-packed trip to NY. It’s always good to be home after a trip, especially when one’s luggage arrives safe and sound! More details about that trip in a day or two but for now, just three important notices:
1. Here is a link to the interview EWTN’s Colm Flynn did in Dubai with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/JGna8ad5w7E__;!!GfxeEQ!FA5woR3SIeh5t8Um3TvwsfeonU6Qgre19hbXj7-mUQnqrP74b9wpT5Z7jRGE$
2. Because tomorrow’s Solemnity of the Annunciation is a Friday, Canon 1251 allows the faithful to eat meat on this Friday! Rejoice and be glad – but principally for the Annunciation!
3. The Vatican has published in 35 languages the prayer that Pope Francis will recite tomorrow afternoon in St. Peter’s Basilica when he makes an Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential liturgy. That will be carried on EWTN television. It will also be available at vaticannews. va Here is a link to those languages: Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Activities of the Holy Father Pope Francis | Vatican.va
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