There is a lot of buzz around the Pope’s visit to America. Huge crowds are expected for all the events and the Northeast practically shutdown, as the Pope gets a rock star welcome. Last weekend, I even saw this t-shirt commemorating the Pope’s visit. While I don’t have a t-shirt to show for it, I was reminded of the Sunday Mass I attended in Rome. The unexpected surprise was that the mass was led by Pope Francis!
I had joked with my friends before my trip, “When in Rome on Sunday, go to Mass in St. Peter’s Square”. In general, I am drawn to the beautiful vibrations at places like this. I have found this to be true across every religion. I get goose bumps just thinking about the millions of people that have come to these places for centuries with such faith. It feels like the energy, the love, of all those people still resides there. And to truly experience this powerful energy, you can’t see it like a tourist. This energy doesn’t open up to outsiders. You have to experience it like those millions before you, with an open heart and with faith – and preferably attend whatever prayer is happening there. It really changes the place from a photo op to spiritual experience.
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