Heart of Rome Tours

31/10/2024

PONTE SISTO TRUMPET

Trumpeter giving his best on Ponte Sisto
foot-Bridge from downtown Rome over
Tiber River into Trastevere ...

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Trumpeter giving his best on Ponte Sisto foot-Bridge from downtown Rome over Tiber River into Trastevere ...

30/10/2024

ROAD OF CONCILIATION

October 29, 1936 Italian rule began building
“Road of Conciliation” leading to St. Peter’s Square
attempting to reconcile itself with Church treated unjustly.

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October 29, 1936 Italian rule began building “Road of Conciliation” leading to St. Peter’s Square attempting to reconcile itself with Church treated unjustly.

29/10/2024

CONSTANTINE VICTORY

The Arch of Constantine honors Constantine’s great victory
at Milvian Bridge on Tiber River in Rome, Oct 28, 312. This
paved way to legalize Christianity in February 313.

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The Arch of Constantine honors Constantine’s great victory at Milvian Bridge on Tiber River in Rome, Oct 28, 312. This paved way to legalize Christianity in ...

28/10/2024

YOU SHALL CONQUER

Future Roman Emperor Constantine receives
dream from Christ to use His Name for victory
at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312AD.

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Future Emperor Constantine receives dream from Christ to use His Name for victory at Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312AD.

25/10/2024

MARTYRS OF ENGLAND

Pope Paul VI canonized 40 Martyrs of England & Wales
October 25, 1970, executed from 1535 to 1679. Many
studied at the Venerable English College in Rome.

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Pope Paul VI canonized 40 Martyrs of England & Wales October 25, 1970, executed from 1535 to 1679. Many were formed at the Venerable English College in Rome.

24/10/2024

NAZARENE MIRACLES

Many miracles by “Jesus the Nazarene” image
(feast Oct 23) in S. Maria in Monticelli church, Rome.
Image recalls countless Christian slaves held by Muslim captors.

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Many miracles by “Jesus the Nazarene” image (feast Oct 23) in S. Maria in Monticelli church, Rome. Image recalls countless Christian slaves held by Muslim ca...

23/10/2024

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

At age 70 Friar John of Capistrano (Feast Oct 23)
led 70,000 Christian troops to defeat Muslim
forces at Belgrade (Serbia) in 1456.

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At age 70 Friar John of Capistrano (Feast Oct 23) led 70,000 Christian troops to defeat Muslim forces at Belgrade (Serbia) in 1456.

22/10/2024

JOHN PAUL THE GREAT

This Pope (Oct 22 Feast) was most travelled leader
in history, holder of second longest pontificate, and
beacon of Hope to the World.

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John Paul II (Oct 22 Feast) was most travelled leader in history, holder of second longest pontificate, and beacon of Hope to the World.

18/10/2024

ST LUKE PAINTER

St. Luke (Feast Oct 18) writer of Gospel and Acts,
was also a painter, creating images of Mother of
God on wood. About 5 of these works in Rome.

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St. Luke (Feast Oct 18) writer of Gospel and Acts, was also a painter, creating images of Mother of God on wood. About 5 of these works in Rome.

17/10/2024

IGNATIUS IN COLOSSEUM

Ignatius of Antioch (Feast Oct 17) slain by lions in Colosseum:
“I am God's wheat and I shall be ground by the teeth of
beasts that I become the pure bread of Christ."

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Ignatius of Antioch (Feast Oct 17) slain by lions in Colosseum: “I am God's wheat and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts that I become the pure bread o...

16/10/2024

JEWISH QUARTER ROME

The Jewish Quarter has a trying history in Rome.
Here Oct 16, 1943 over 1,000 Jews sent to Auschwitz.
Vatican and Roman people saved thousands others.

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Rome’s Jewish Quarter has a trying history. Here October 16, 1943 over 1,000 Jews sent to Auschwitz. Vatican and Roman people saved thousands others.

15/10/2024

SLAVE TO PONTIFF

From slave to pope, St. Callistus (Feast Oct 14)
proves a man’s legacy lives on if dedicated to
genuine faith and mercy.

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From slave to pope, St. Callistus (Feast Oct 14) proves a man’s legacy lives on if dedicated to genuine faith and mercy.

14/10/2024

MADONNA OF LIFE

May the Madonna of Childbirth (Feast Oct 13)
in Rome be an inspiration for the protection
of life in a world stricken with fetal homicide.

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May the Madonna of Childbirth (Feast Oct 13) in Rome be an inspiration for the protection of life in a world stricken with fetal homicide.

11/10/2024

REMEMBERING STEVE

Each year Oct 12 marks a day I have lived one year
longer than my deceased younger brother Steve.
Miss you bro!

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Each year Oct 12 marks a day I have lived one year longer than my deceased younger brother Steve. Miss you bro!

10/10/2024

RIGHTEOUS GENTILE

St. John XXIII (Feast Oct 11) first pope to be Time
Magazine “Man of the Year”; and awarded the U.S.
Presidential Medal of Freedom. Died June 3, 1963.

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St. John XXIII (Feast Oct 11) first pope to be Time Magazine “Man of the Year”; and awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. Died June 3, 1963.

09/10/2024

FOUNDER JOHN LEONARDI

St. John Leonardi (Feast Oct 9) was a force for
academia, the poor, and for Counter Reformation.
He died in Rome on October 9, 1609.

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St. John Leonardi (Feast Oct 9) was a force for academia, the poor, and for Counter Reformation. He died in Rome on October 9, 1609.

08/10/2024

COLA DI RIENZO

October 8, 1354 Rome mob hung Cola di Rienzo
who fought to dissolve Church rule and strove to unify Italy.

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October 8, 1354 Rome mob hung Cola di Rienzo who fought to dissolve Church rule and strove to unify Italy.

07/10/2024

ROSARY OF VICTORY

The Rosary (Feast Oct 7) won a great battle at Lepanto
in 1571. Many miracles since; many more to come.

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The Rosary (Feast Oct 7) won a great battle at Lepanto 1571. Many miracles since; many more to come.

04/10/2024

ST FRANCIS IN ROME

In Rome St. Francis stayed at Church now called
St. Francis a Ripa Grande in Trastevere where his
Order attended the sick. His private cell accessible still.

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In Rome St. Francis stayed at Church now called St. Francis a Ripa Grande in Trastevere where his Order attended the sick. His private cell accessible still.

03/10/2024

BEARING THE LATERAN

In 1209 St. Francis went to Rome to seek permission
for his Rule. Pope Innocent III had vision of Francis
bearing the Lateran Basilica (the Church) on his back.

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In 1209 St. Francis went to Rome to seek permission for his Rule. Pope Innocent III had vision of Francis bearing the Lateran Basilica (the Church) on his back.

02/10/2024

ANGEL GUARDIAN

Church honors Guardian Angels on Oct 2:
These protect each of faithful; one need
not stand in fear of anything.

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Church honors Guardian Angels on Oct 2: These protect each of faithful; and one not stand in fear of anything.

25/05/2024

ARRIVEDERCI ROMA !

The Men’s Academy list, personal friends and contact
list have been placed before every sacred space during
my time in the Eternal City. May You All be Blessed!

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23/05/2024

SANCTUS, SANCTUS, SANCTUS

Mass at The Venerable English College in Rome.
From this men formed, at least 40 of them were
martyred upon returning to England.

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Mass at The Venerable English College, Rome.

22/05/2024

ARCH OF CONSTANTINE

Arch of Constantine honors Emperor Constantine’s great
victory at Milvian Bridge outside Rome on Oct 28, 312. This
paved way to legalize Christianity by Edict of Milan February 313.

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Arch of Constantine honors Emperor Constantine’s great victory at Milvian Bridge outside Rome on Oct 28, 312. This paved way to legalize Christianity by Edic...

21/05/2024

MICHAEL & DRAGON

Artist Guido Reni finished painting the well
known St. Michael & the Dragon in 1635 at
Immaculate Conception Church in Rome.

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Artist Guido Reni paints the well known St. Michael & the Dragon in 1635 at Immaculate Conception Church in Rome.