Wednesday, January 5, 2011

From Venice: Relics of Pope St. Pius X

From the treasury of the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice - one of the relics there of Pope St. Pius X.

From Venice: Pectoral Cross with Cord of Future Pope St. Pius X

From the treasury of the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice - the original pectoral cross with cord of Cardinal Sarto, former Patriarch of Venice, with his cameo ring.

From Venice: Chasuble of Pope St. Pius X

The Venetians made this for Papa Sarto, their former Patriarch, just after he was elected to the Throne of Blessed Peter the Apostle.
Gorgeous polychrome silk embroidery; a pity the Venetians no longer make these. Pray and fast for a return to quality craftsmanship.

From Venice: Tomb of St. Mark

Main altar of the Basilica of St. Mark.
Here prayers were offered for my nephew, Mark. Hi, Mark!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Saturday, January 1, 2011