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Lisbon - Day 7 - Day trip to Fátima Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos

Thursday 10/5

While making my oatmeal this morning, I realized I should comment on our apartment’s stove. Our apartment is very modern and has an induction stove. Other than a cooking class I took at DVC, this is the first time I have used one. I cannot believe how fast you can boil water with them. At home it takes maybe 3 to 4 minutes to get to a rolling boil over our gas stove, and the induction stove here takes about a minute and a half. Plus turning the temperature on the range up or down is almost instantaneous, there is no heat loss around the pan, and you don’t need to turn on the overhead fan to exhaust the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) produced from the gas burner.

Today we went on a tour that includes Fátima Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos. The furthest town, Fátima, is about an hour and a half outside of Lisbon and the tour guide/driver took us plus six other tourists in a Mercedes van. We wanted to use the Inside Lisbon tour operator, but all their trips were sold out so we used Go2Lisbon instead.

Our van left at 8:45am and we didn’t return until around 5:45pm. There was more traffic than I expected outside of Lisbon. In the towns some of the roads were very narrow making driving pretty challenging. I am glad we didn’t try to drive this ourself with a rental car.

Our first stop was Fátima, which is known for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children at an oak tree in Fátima in 1917. During these appearances, the Virgin Mary relayed three messages to the children, known as the "Three Secrets of Fatima," which included visions and prophecies. The most notable apparition, the "Miracle of the Sun," attracted a crowd of around 70,000 people who claimed to witness the sun dancing in the sky. The Catholic Church has officially recognized these Fátima events as “worthy of belief” and as a result, Fatima has become a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics worldwide.

Pictures from Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima.

The left picture below is a statue of Pope John Paul II. The Fatima complex also includes the Church of the Holy Trinity, shown on the right below. It is a modern church that was completed in 2007 and can hold 9,000 devotees.

Chapel of Aberration, shown on the left below, is built on top of where the oak tree was located. At that location some believers burn candles and some shuffle on their knees to get their prayers answered.

Our next stop was the town of Batalha. There we visited the Monastery of Santa Maria. The monastery was founded by King João I in 1386, following a vow he made to the Virgin Mary after the Portuguese victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota against the Castilians. The monastery took 200 years to build and never really completed.

The workers that carved the stone blocks used to build the monastery carved their identifiers on each stone they carved. Why? Because they got paid by the stone block and it was used to determine how many blocks each worker produced.

Here is a picture of a statue outside the monastery. What is wrong with this statue?

Both the horse’s left front and left rear hooves are off the ground. If this occurred in real life the horse would loose its balance and fall over on its left side.

Our next stop was Nazaré, a beach town that was once a fishing village. Sailors believed that statue of Our Lady of Nazaré in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré shown below had special protective powers. Before leaving for long voyage or after returning from the sea, sailors and fishermen from the Lisbon area would come the sanctuary to pray for protection or give thanks for a safe journey.

Today Nazaré is internationally famous for having the world’s biggest waves, and as a result it is now better known as a surfing mecca. The biggest wave are are during winter and someone has actually surfed a 90 foot wave here. There is an HBO and/or Netflix documentary on Nazare called “100 Foot Wave”.

At Nazaré we hiked down the coastal point to Fort San Miguel (Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo) from old town and had a picnic lunch there. After lunch we took a tuk tuk (small three-wheeled vehicles) back up the hill to save time in order to explore the old town before the tour left for its next location.

Our last stop on the tour was the town of Óbidos. Óbidos is medieval town with a well-preserved castle, cobblestone streets, and historic architecture. The Obidos castle was once used as a fortress to protect the town from invaders. It is known as Portugal’s wedding city. In 1282 King Dinis gave the town to his bride as a wedding present. Later kings carried on the tradition for several centuries. As a result the castle was historically ruled by the queens of Portugal who invested in the construction and restoration of various buildings and cultural life.

Óbidos is also known for its Ginja, Portugal’s famous cherry liqueur. In Óbidos Ginja is typically served in a small edible chocolate cup.

One of the problems in visiting numerous castles is your feet get tired of walking on cobblestones. They are uneven, irregular shaped and you need to be careful everywhere you are walking.

By the end of the day we were tired and not interested in researching a new restaurant, so we went to Il Mulino again.

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BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, FATIMA, PORTUGAL (October 27, 2017) The main basilica within the Sanctuary of Fatima is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. It sits in the area of the village (Cova da Iria) where shepherd children--Lúcia de Jesus Rosa dos Santos and cousins Francisco and Jacinta de Jesus Marto--witnessed an apparition of the Virgin Mary while tending their sheep on May 13, 1917. To the left of the basilica is a Holm Oak tree that has become an icon of great symbolism and devotion. Owned by Lúcia's parents (and therefore at least 100 years old today) it was beneath it that the seers recited the rosary while they waited for the apparition of the Virgin (and not where Our Lady appeared to the children). The basilica and the complex comprise the largest Marian shrine in the world.

#portugal #fatima #basilica #lady of the rosary #sanctuary #travel photography

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Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Doves - Feast Day - 5/13/2021

First Miracle of the Doves

1946 was the year of Portugal’s third centennial of national consecration to the Immaculate Conception and it was the first centennial of an identical national consecration in the United States. Just one hundred years before...in 1846...the bishops of America in a conclave in Baltimore dedicated our nation to Mary Immaculate.

On that very day...the first centennial of America’s dedication to the Immaculate Conception...the day on which we had no fitting celebration of our Marian heritage in this nation discovered by a ship which bore her name and solemnly dedicated to her by the first Episcopal conclave...something else was happening in another part of the world.

It was the Miracle of the Doves.

Father Oliveira wrote: "The coming of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima from the Cova da Iria (where Our Lady appeared in 1917) to Lisbon, for the celebration of the third centenary of the consecration of Portugal to the Immaculate Conception, was too extraordinary to be adequately described.

"The statue was carried to Lisbon and back to Fatima on men’s shoulders, the entire way, and in each village or town where it was kept during the night, great crowds spent the entire night in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, culminating in early Mass and general Holy Communion.

"Before I narrate the story of the doves in detail, I would like to describe the general events that centered around the statue upon its arrival in our capital city, Lisbon.

"It is to be remembered that not many years ago the Catholic Church in Portugal was persecuted. That is why this centenary...this commemoration of the third time that Portugal celebrates a hundred year mark in her state of national consecration to Mary Immaculate... was to be so important. During this past century, not only had Our Lady saved Portugal...but it was in Portugal that She made Her predictions of World War II with Her ultimate promise of World Peace!

"After its long journey (which for the people along the way seemed too short) the statue arrived in Lisbon on the evening of December fifth. Straightway it was carried to the beautiful new Church of Our Lady of Fatima of Lisbon, where it was kept until the vigil of December eighth. Crowds filled the beautiful church to the doors, constantly, day and night. All night long, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was conducted by several priests. Celebration of Masses began at midnight and in the morning there was High Mass and general Holy Communion. On December 7th, at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon, thousands of children were consecrated to Our Lady by Cardinal Cerejeira, Primate of Portugal. Finally, at 9:30 in the evening, in a brilliant candlelight procession consisting solely of men that reached almost from one end of central Lisbon to the other, the statue was carried to the cathedral. The passage took three and a half hours, so vast were the crowds.

"After the Te Deum, all the bishops with their mitres and crosiers, regular and secular clergy and great crowds of many thousands of persons, conducted the statue processionally to the square, Terreiro do Paco, where the flag of Blessed Nuno Alvarez Pereiral is annually saluted; there it was placed on a beautifully decorated frigate waiting at anchor in the River Tagus. Atop the main mast on the frigate flamed an illuminated cross, visible for miles.

"On the opposite shore, another crowd was waiting. Soon the statue was again being carried processionally, on men’s shoulders, back to Fatima.

"The scene of the departure from Lisbon was touching. I am sorry that I cannot adequately describe it. The great square, which is capable of holding many thousands of people, was actually illuminated by the number of candles. But in addition, flaming rockets constantly broke overhead and great searchlights wove back and forth across the sky. The crowd, many with tears in their eyes, waved their handkerchiefs and sang the adieu hymn which pilgrims always sing when leaving Fatima. Deep, throaty roars and whistle blasts from hundreds of boats echoed their cries.

"Truly the reception of the statue in the city, and all the ceremonies held in honor of the Lady, Queen-Mother, which the statue represents, are beyond description.

"Now, into this background of the greatness of the occasion, let me tell the incident of the doves, about which the newspapers here in Portugal have spoken so much and which is on the lips of every person in the nation.

"It began in a town called Bombazral, a short time after the statue had left Fatima.

"As part of the ceremony in that particular town, with the streets filled, people were singing hymns to Our Lady and pressing to be near the statue, someone freed four white doves. The greater part of the crowd hardly noticed it.

"After flying off into the air, three of the doves...instead of flying from the great crowd to some roof-top...made several evolutions over the statue and then suddenly, to the amazement of all who saw them, plummeted downwards, and alighted at Our Lady’s feet!

"This was the beginning.

"During the days that followed, midst ever-changing crowds, moving from one town to another night and day for almost two whole weeks, the doves did not leave the statue. They remained there at the very base of the statue, as though vying one with the other actually to stand on Our Lady’s feet. Yet bands played, people shouted, the bier on which the statue was mounted moved and swayed, rockets exploded at night and cascaded fire, while giant searchlights burned at them. They were constantly buffeted by flowers tossed to the statue from the surging crowds.

"But they did not fly. They blinked, shook off flowers that hit them, occasionally stretched their wings to keep balance. But they remained there at her feet during the entire two-week journey. They refused food or drink.

"When the statue was carried into Lisbon, I had the honor of walking at its side as Carmelite Tertiaries bore it triumphantly into the city. I was so close to it, and to the doves, that I could reach out and touch either. Cordons of militia and police were holding back the crowds of many thousands of people who had gone far out of the city to meet this most famous representation of the Virgin, coming for their greatest Marian centennial.

"All during the night of December 5th, in the Church of Our Lady of Fatima of Lisbon, the doves remained standing at the feet of the statue. By now they were more the object of comment than the beautiful statue or the glory in which it was enthroned. The newspapers had been filled with the story of their perseverance, their utter fearlessness, the strangeness of their position. Many must have wondered what would happen...now that they had actually accompanied the statue into the church that had been prepared for its reception, refusing to be brushed off or frightened away.

"The next morning, at Mass, they had their answer.

"The next morning, the doves flew.

"From midnight, Masses were constantly recited at the altar near the statue. As I mentioned in the beginning, the church was crowded to the doors with Lisbonites keeping vigil.

"In the morning, after the many Masses of the night, came the solemn High Mass, which was to be followed by a general Communion.

"During the Solemn Mass, most of the people in the great undoubtedly stopped watching the doves, to which they were not accustomed, to concentrate on the Mass. This was especially true in the solemn moment when the bell sounded, and a great hush fell over the crowd just before the elevation.

"In that moment of hush, there was a sudden fluttering of wings.

"To the utter amazement of all, two of the doves suddenly flew...after two weeks of refusing food or drink and of remaining at the feet of the statue...one sped straight to the gospel side of the altar, and the other to the epistle side! There, as the bishop straightened to raise the Consecrated Host, they alighted and folded their wings...one on each side...as though in adoration!

"As the Mass progressed, the two doves remained there to the bewilderment of the celebrants and servers and the stupefied congregation.

"But this was still not the climax.

"The third dove had not left the statue.

"Suddenly, at the moment of communion, the third dove flew up and perched on top of the statue’s golden crown...placed there by the cardinal Legate who personally represented the Holy Father the previous May 13 at Fatima...and as the celebrant turned and held up Our Lord, saying "Ecce Agnus Dei" ("Behold the Lamb of God") it spread its white wings and held them open!

"By the time this letter reaches America, the statue of Our Lady...which I saw leave Lisbon with genuine sorrow, because all of us here felt almost that it was Our Lady Herself who had visited us rather than just a poor image of Her...will be back in the Chapel of the Apparitions in Fatima."

"On arriving in Fatima, first it will have been carried directly into the great Basilica (which, I am told, is much grander than the people of America generally know) and there the Office of the Nativity will be sung by the seminarians of the Diocese of Leiria (in which Fatima is located), and their bishop...Don Jose Alves Correia da Silva, who last August 13th greatly honored Americans by having them kneel beside him during the official pilgrimage of the Leiria diocese...and who will close these centennial celebrations of Portugal by giving the Papal Benediction to a crowd which probably will number at least half a million.

"Here in Portugal, where we have witnessed this extraordinary event and where we have so come to appreciate the blessings of peace which we attribute solely to our newly awakened national devotion to Mary, this miracle of the doves has not only strengthened our confidence, but has renewed our purpose.

"I hope that it may strengthen the confidence of the people of America, to whom so much of battered Europe now looks for leadership, and renew the desire and purpose of all American Catholics to strive for the world-wide fulfillment of Our Lady of Fatima’s simple conditions of peace.

"May these doves, which have flown in Lisbon, fly into American hearts, and from there be sent forth as carriers to bear the peace message of Our Lady of Fatima to the world under the protection of the American Eagle."

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Man attacks DC basilica's Our Lady of Fatima statue by cutting off hands, hammering face

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A Collection of Prayers for Perpetual Adoration

From Various Sources

Angel's Prayer At Fatima

"Most Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart Of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners."

Blessed Sacrament Chaplet

BLESSED SACRAMENT BEADS These consist of a medal of the Blessed Sacrament and thirty-three beads, recalling the thirty-three years of Christ's life on earth.

On the medal one makes a spiritual communion as follows:

As I cannot now receive Thee, my Jesus, in Holy Communion, come spiritually into my heart and make it Thine own forever

On each bead say:

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us!

(Source: "My Treasury of Chaplets" by Patricial S. Quintiliani)

A Short Visit to the Blessed Sacrament Before Meditation

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

I place myself in the presence of Him, in whose Incarnate Presence I am before. I place myself there.

I adore Thee, O my Saviour, present here as God and man, in soul and body, in true flesh and blood.

I acknowledge and confess that I kneel before that Sacred Humanity, which was conceived in Mary’s womb and lay in Mary’s bosom; which grew up to man’s estate, and by the Sea of Galilee called the Twelve, wrought miracles, and spoke words of wisdom and peace; which in due season hung on the cross, lay in the tomb, rose from the dead, and now reigns in heaven.

I praise, and bless, and give myself wholly to Him, Who is the true Bread of my soul, and my everlasting joy.

(by John Henry Newman)

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Morning Offering of Reparation

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, (here kiss your Brown scapular) and in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered throughout the world, I offer You all my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for my sins and the sins of the whole world.

Chaplet of The Divine Mercy

Say it on the Rosary beads.

Sign of the Cross 1 Our Father 1 Hail Mary 1 Apostles' Creed

On large beads:

"Eternal Father we offer you the body and blood, soul and divinity, of your dearly beloved son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."

On the small beads:

V: "For the sake of His sorrowful passion" R: "Have mercy on us and on the whole world"

End with (repeat three times):

"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world"

(Source: St. Faustina was given this by our Lord. )

Sanctity of Life

My God, we adore You here in the Blessed Sacrament. As we kneel before You, we recognize You as the Creator of all Life. We thank You and praise You for the lives you have given to us and to those we love. Give us a true and lasting respect for all life, for we recognize it as coming from You. We pray for all who have suffered or died as a result of disrespect whether that suffering and death has come as a result of abuse, war, gossip, or abortion. We pray for an end for all disrespect of life. As we kneel before You we ask You to forgive all those who do not respect the sanctity of life. We repeat the words you spoke as you hung on the cross, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'

Stay with us

"Stay with us today, and stay from now on, every day, according to the desire of my heart, which accepts the appeal of so many hearts from various parts, sometimes far away... Stay that we may meet You in prayers of adoration and thanksgiving, in prayers of expiation and petition to which all those who visit this basilica are invited... May the unworthy successor of Peter and all those who take part in the adoration of Your Eucharistic Presence attest with every visit and make ring out again the truth contained in the Apostle's words: 'Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.' Amen".

(Source: On December 2, 1981 Pope John Paul II inaugurated perpetual adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Peter's Basilica with a Mass. At the end of the Mass following exposition of the Blessed Sacrament he prayed, in part: (see above) (L'Osservatore Romano, Dec. 14, 1981))

Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

* Adorable Heart of Jesus, the tenderest, the most amiable, the most generous of all hearts, penetrated with gratitude at the sight of Thy benefits, I come to consecrate myself wholly and unreservedly to Thee! I wish to devote all my energies to propagating Thy worship and winning, if possible, all hearts to Thee. Receive my heart this day, O Jesus!

Or rather take it, change it, purify it, to render it worthy of Thee; Make it humble, gentle, patient, faithful and generous like Thine, by inflaming it with the fire of Thy love. Hide it in Thy Divine Heart with all hearts that love Thee and are consecrated to Thee; never permit me to take my heart from Thee again. Let me rather die than grieve Thy Adorable Heart. Thou knowest O Heart of Jesus, that the desire of my heart is to love Thee always, to be wholly Thine in life and in death, in time and eternity. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee.

Hail to Thee, True Body

(A Prayer to our Eucharistic Lord)

Hail to thee, true body born From Virgin Mary's womb! The same that on the cross was nailed And bore for man the bitter doom.

Thou, whose side was pierced and flowed Both with water and with blood; Suffer us to taste of thee, In our life's last agony.

O kind, O loving one! O sweet Jesus, Mary's Son!

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

* I, (name), a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in Thy hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my baptism; I renounce Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.

In the presence of all the Heavenly court I choose thee this day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, as Thy slave, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future; leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to Thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God, in time and in eternity. Amen.

Prayer to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus

Heart of Jesus in the Eucharist, I adore You. Sweet Companion of our exile, I seek You. Holy God become man, I beat with Your Heart.

Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, solitary, abandoned, humiliated, cursed, despised, outraged, ignored by men, have mercy on us. Lover of our hearts, pleading for Your beloved, patiently waiting for us, eager to hear our confidences, desirous of our devotion, have mercy on us. Heart of grace, silent and wishing to speak, Refuge of the hidden life, Sharer of the secrets of union with God, Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Jesus, Victim, I want to comfort You. I unite myself with You. I offer myself in union with You. I count myself as nothing before You. I desire to forget myself and think only of You, to be forgotten and rejected for love of You, not to be understood, not to be loved, except by You. I will hold my peace that I may listen to You. I will forsake myself in order to be lost in You. Grant that I may quench Your thirst for my salvation, Your burning thirst for my sanctification, and that, being purged, I may give You a true and pure love. I no longer want to deny Your expectations. Take me. I give myself to You. I entrust to You all my actions and thoughts -- my mind, that You may enlighten it, my heart, that You may fill it, my will, that You may establish it, my soul and body, that You may feed and sustain them. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, Whose Blood is the life of my soul, may it no longer be I who live, but You alone Who lives in me.

Prayer for the Spread of Perpetual Adoration

Heavenly Father, increase our faith in the Real Presence of Your Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We are obliged to adore Him, to give Him thanks and to make reparation for sins. We need your peace in our hearts and among nations. We need conversion from our sins and the mercy of Your forgiveness. May we obtain this through prayer and our union with the Eucharistic Lord. Please send down the Holy Spirit upon all peoples to give them the love, courage, strength and willingness to respond to the invitation to Eucharistic Adoration. We beseech You to spread Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in parishes around the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Help us to spread the glory of Your Son through Perpetual Adoration.

Pope John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Phone: 708-728-0840

At the Feet of Christ in the Eucharist

O Jesus, Divine Prisoner of Love, when I consider Your love and how You emptied Yourself for me, my senses deaden. You hide Your inconceivable majesty and lower Yourself to miserable me. O king of Glory, though You hide Your beauty, yet the eye of my soul rends the veil. I see the angelic choirs giving You honor without cease, and all the heavenly Powers praising You without cease, and without cease they are saying: Holy, Holy, Holy.

Oh, who will comprehend Your love and Your unfathomable mercy toward us! O Prisoner of Love, I love up my poor heart in this tabernacle that it may adore You without cease night and day. I know of no obstacle in this adoration: and even though I be physically distant, my heart is always with You. Nothing can put a stop to my love for You. No obstacles exist for me...

O Holy Trinity, One and Indivisible God, may You be blessed for this great gift and testament of mercy. Amen.

I adore You, Lord and Creator, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I adore You for all the works of Your hands, that reveal to me so much wisdom, goodness and mercy, O Lord. You have spread so much beauty over the earth and it tells me about Your beauty, even though these beautiful things are but a faint reflection of You, incomprehensible Beauty. And although You have hidden Yourself and concealed your beauty, my eye, enlightened by faith, reaches You and my souls recognizes its Creator, its Highest Good, and my heart is completely immersed in prayer of adoration.

My Lord and Creator, Your goodness encourages me to converse with You. Your mercy abolishes the chasm which separates the Creator from the creature. To converse with You, O Lord, is the delight of my heart. In You I find everything that my heart could desire. Here Your light illumines my mind, enabling it to know You more and more deeply. Here streams of grace flow down upon my heart. Here my soul draws eternal life. O my Lord and Creator, You alone, beyond all these gifts, give Your own self to me and unite Yourself intimately with Your miserable creature.

O Christ, let my greatest delight be to see You loved and Your praise and glory proclaimed, especially the honor of Your mercy. O Christ, let me glorify Your goodness and mercy to the last moment of my life, with every drop of my blood and every beat of my heart. Would that I be transformed into a hymn of adoration of You. When I find myself on my deathbed, may the last beat of my heart be a loving hymn glorifying Your unfathomable mercy. Amen.

(by St. Faustina)

Lauda Sion

By St. Thomas Aquinas

Laud, O Sion, thy Salvation Laud in songs of exultation this thy Shepherd and thy King: All thy might in triumph raising Praise Him Who surpasses praising Far beyond thine honouring.

Be our theme of high thanksgiving Living Bread and source of living Set to-day before us here:- Broken at that Supper blessed, As by every mouth confessed, For the brethren gathered there.

Laud be lifted, sweet and sounding, Ringing from an heart abounding, Rising into jubilee! Laud in duteous celebration Of this Table's consecration For such high solemnity.

Lo, the King His Law revises; Newer truth from elder rises, Newer Law and Paschal rite. Ancient truths their room surrender, Glows the twilight into splendour, Darkness vanishes to light.

That He wrought at supper lying In remembrance of His dying Christ hath bid His Church renew; We the ordinance obeying, Earthly bread and wine displaying, Consecrate the Victim due.

Now the sacred truth receiving We,- the Bread His Flesh believing and the Wine His Blood to be, What tho' eye and mind be failing, Nature's order countervailing - Grasp by faith the mystery.

Under diverse kinds concealed While to sense yet unrevealed Lies a wonder all-divine. Flesh and Blood hath each its token Yet abides there Christ unbroken Hidden under either sign.

Perfect to the priest who breaks It, Perfect in the hand who takes It, Christ is undivided there. One or thousands may receive Him Yet true hearts in truth believe Him Unconsumed everywhere.

Good and bad alike partaking Each, by diverse lot, is making One to woe and one to weal, Each from each is set asunder: Mark the word of grace and wonder - One to hurt and one to heal.

Thus the Lord His Presence hiding Dwells in many parts abiding, - Every soul in Him confiding Doubts not that the Whole is there. He the One remaineth ever Under every part: for never Aught can Christ from Christ dissever, still abiding everywhere.

The Bread of Angels, lo! is sent For weary pilgrims' nourishment; The children's Bread, not to be spent On worthless dogs profane; In types significant portrayed, Young Isaac on the altar laid, And paschal offerings duly made, And manna's fruitful rain.

O Thou good Shepherd, Very Bread, Jesu, on us Thy mercy shed; Sweetly feed us, Gently lead us, Till of Thy Fullness us Thou give Safe in the Land of those that live. Thou who can'st all, and all dost know Thou who dost feed us here below, Grant us here to share Thy banquet there, Co-heirs and partners of Thy love With the blest citizens above.

AMEN.

PRAYER

"Do grant, oh my God, that when my lips approach Yours to kiss You, I may taste the gall that was given to You; when my shoulders lean against Yours, make me feel Your scourging; when my flesh is united with Yours, in the Holy Eucharist, make me feel Your passion; when my head comes near Yours, make me feel Your thorns; when my heart is close to Yours, make me feel Your spear."

-St. Gemma Galgani

PRAYER

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament

O Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the glory of Christians, the joy of the universal Church, and the hope of the world, pray for us. Kindle in all the faithful a lively devotion to the most Holy Eucharist, so that they may all be made worthy to receive Holy Communion every day.

V. Pray for us, O Virgin Immaculate, our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. R. That the Eucharistic Kingdom of Jesus Christ may come among us!

PRAYER

Totus tuos Totally yours, Immaculate Conception, Mary my Mother, Live in me, Act in me, Speak in me and through me, Think your thoughts in my mind, Love through my heart, Give me your dispositions and feelings, Teach, lead me and guide me to Jesus, Correct, enlighten and expand my thoughts and behavior, Posses my soul, Take over my entire personality and life, replace it with Yourself, Incline me to constant adoration, Pray in me and through me, Let me live in you and keep me in this union always.

- The Holy Father

Hail full of grace!

Hail full of grace! With every virtue was the Virgin adorned who as a lamp carried the unquenchable Light more splendid than the sun. Hail, full of grace, golden urn containing the heavenly Manna! Hail, full of grace, quenching the thirst of men with the fresh water of the eternal fountain! Hail, full of grace, spiritual ocean in whom was found the heavenly pearl, even Christ! Hail, full of grace, glorious heaven containing the God whom the heavens cannot contain! Hail, full of grace, excelling the cherubic throne of godly splendor! Hail, full of grace, pillar of light containing God who leads His people through the desert!

You are blessed, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise, since from you has risen the Sun of justice, Christ our God.

V. In your glory and your splendor. R. Go forth, advance with victory and reign.

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Iberia - Spain & Portugal - 15 Days (SOLD OUT)

October 29 (Fri) Madrid ~ November 12 (Fri) Barcelona, 2021- 15 Days

Escorted Package Includes:

14 nights accommodations - 4 Star Hotels

2 nights Madrid 1 night Salamanca 2 nights Porto 2 nights Lisbon 2 nights Seville 1 night Granada 2 nights Valencia 2 nights Barcelona Hotel taxes, fees & service charges, and hotel porterage are included.

21 meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 dinners with wine

Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout

Services of local guides

Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Special Features:

*At the Prado Museum in Madrid, stand before masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya & El Greco *In historic Segovia, view the 1st century Roman Aqueduct and the fairy-tale Alcazar *Visit Salamanca, one of Spain’s most picturesque cities, a UNESCO World Heritage City *Walking tour of Porto’s historic city center with wine tasting of Portugal’s famed Port Wine *An inspiring visit to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fatima *Tour Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama *Enjoy the gorgeous scenery on the drive through Andalucia to historic Seville *Visit the Cathedral of Seville, the largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedral in the world *Visit the 13th century Alhambra in Granada *Head through groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to Valencia, the “Garden City” *View Valencia’s Arts & Science City, an extraordinary futuristic architectural marvel *In the fortified fairy-tale city of Peñiscola, view the Castle, built by the Knights Templar *Wine tasting in the renowned wine region of Penedes, known for white and rosé Cava

*** Trip cost: $2,450 per person *** (Limited time offer until price change or sold out by the Tour operator) - SOLD OUT

The above trip cost is based on double occupancy, if you are a solo traveler, we have to find another traveler who can share hotel room with you before accepting your booking. If you wish to stay single occupancy through the trip, the surcharge is $1,150.

*** Payments: 10% ($245) non-refundable deposit at booking. Balance payable by August 20, 2021.

*** Application:

Send an email to [email protected], and feel free to ask any questions.

*** Itinerary:

DAY 1: Friday - Arrive in Madrid

Welcome to Madrid, Spain's vibrant and sophisticated capital city. Transfer to your hotel with time to rest and relax or, get acquainted with this beautiful city. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting at approximately 7 PM with your Tour Manager on the extraordinary journey that lies ahead in Spain and Portugal, followed by a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers

Overnight: Madrid Meals: Dinner

DAY 2, Saturday - Tour of Madrid The discovery of Madrid begins with a drive along the Gran Via through the Opera District and Plaza de Colon to the magnificent Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family. View the elegant Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcala Gate. Then, on to the renowned Prado Museum - stand before an astonishing collection of masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco and more. The rest of the day is yours to explore this city of great monuments and museums on your own or, join the optional afternoon tour to Toledo. Take a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue with its beautiful Moorish architecture, the oldest synagogue in Europe still standing. Tonight, opt to explore Madrid's fabulous restaurants and non-stop nightlife Optional: Half Day Toledo (PM) Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Sunday - Segovia, Avila, Salamanca Traveling across the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama, you reach historic Segovia. View the preserved 1st-century Roman aqueduct, symbol of the city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the fairy-tale Alcazar with its soaring turrets, moats, and magical towers. On to the powerful Gothic cathedral that took almost 200 years to complete before walking through the Jewish Quarter. Afterward, continue to Avila, best known for its imposing city walls, one of Spain's best-preserved bastions; its convent pays homage to St. Theresa, founder of the Order of the Carmelites. The drive then takes you to Salamanca, one of the most picturesque cities in Spain, declared a UNESCO World Heritage City. On the way to the hotel, view the beautiful Plaza Mayor, ancient sandstone buildings and the striking old 12th-century cathedral with its mysterious carvings. Dinner together in Salamanca Overnight: Salamanca Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Monday - Portugal's Coastal City of Porto Crossing the border from Spain into Portugal, stop first in Vila Real where you will view the extraordinary exterior of Casa de Mateus as you stroll around its gardens. Then, arrive in the coastal city of Porto, dramatically set on the banks of the Douro River, a region famed for its production of Port stored in the vast cellars stretching along the river banks. Leisure time in the afternoon to wander on your own along the narrow cobbled streets in the medieval Ribeira district, past merchants' houses and lively cafes. Tonight, join an optional Douro River Cruise with dinner, that passes under Ponte Luis I Bridge and offers panoramas of the city from a new perspective. A meal of local specialties and drinks follows at a typical country restaurant Optional: Douro River Cruise with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour Historic Porto The get acquainted tour of historic Porto begins with a walking tour in the Ribeira district. Visit the Church of Sao Francisco, known for its lavishly gilded carvings and the palatial 19th century Palacio de Bolsa, embellished by an exquisite neoclassical façade. At a welcoming Port Wine cellar, stop for a tasting of this Portuguese favorite. Wander on your own this afternoon in Porto, or join the optional Medieval Portugal tour. Head inland to the heart of Minho province to enjoy the former Roman 'Bracara Augusta'. Here, drive to the top of the 1,300-foot high hill of Bom Jesus, from where you can overlook the city of Braga and admire the famous Holy Way staircase, the most popular place of pilgrimage in the north of Portugal. Proceed to the town of Guimaraes for a walk through the medieval alleys. Savor a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel Optional: Medieval Portugal (PM) Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Visit Sacred Fatima, Arrive in Lisbon Today, an inspiring visit to Fatima, a central Portuguese town home to the Sanctuary of Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. Millions of pilgrims visit this sacred sanctuary that attracted the attention of the world when apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Here, view the great Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary built in neoclassical style, flanked by colonnades linking it with the extensive convent. Afterwards, travel to Lisbon, one of Europe's most captivating and picturesque capitals, built on a series of hills with scenic vistas from every angle. Tonight, attend the optional Dinner with Fado Music. Travel to one of Lisbon's oldest districts for a traditional dinner of Portuguese favorites with entertainment by soulful Fado singers Optional: Dinner with Fado Music (PM) Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Lisbon City Tour In Lisbon, the tour begins with a stop at the top of Edward VII's Park to enjoy a magnificent view over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, view the treasured 16th century Belem Tower, a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to visit the Jeronimos Monastery, an impressive symbol of the country's power and wealth and resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama. Time for lunch on your own in this delightful setting before an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour to quaint Sintra, the "Glorious Eden" of Lord Byron, and summer retreat of the royal court, highlighted by lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments. Visit Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th-century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal. Then spend some free time in the Village Historic Center before returning to Lisbon Optional: Half Day Sintra Tour (PM) Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Friday - Drive to Seville Heading south, cross over the border into Spain and arrive to the great city of Seville with its astonishing layers of history. Leisure time upon arrival before dinner together. Afterwards, attend the optional Flamenco Show - Seville is the birthplace of Flamenco! Optional: Evening Flamenco Show (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Seville City Tour Begin the day at the beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of Maria Luisa Park before a walking tour in the quaint Barrio Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter of the city with its winding cobblestone streets. Continue with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and legendary burial site of Christopher Columbus. The rest of the day is at leisure or, join the fascinating optional tour to Cordoba, founded by the Romans. Visit the astonishing Mezquita de Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, transformed into a soaring cathedral in the 16th century. A walking tour of the city reveals the ancient Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets, shady flower filled courtyards, picturesque squares, and view of the 14th century Synagogue on Calle de los Judios Optional: Half Day Cordoba Tour (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Sunday - Moorish Influenced Alhambra The drive today takes you from Seville to Granada. Here, the highlight of your sightseeing is a visit to the 13th century Alhambra,* one of Spain's most celebrated monuments, dramatically perched atop Assabica Hill overlooking the entire city of Granada. This imposing hilltop fortress, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the finest examples in the world of Moorish art and architecture. During the reign of the Moors, the Alhambra served as the opulent residence of the royal family. Walk along the lanes of the fragrant Generalife Gardens with its beautifully designed courtyards, waterfalls, ponds and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight, dinner is together at a local restaurant *Alhambra visiting times, which may include evening hours, and which areas of the complex are accessible on the day of your visit, are determined solely at the discretion of the Alhambra. Your itinerary will be arranged by your Tour Manager to accommodate the designated time of entry Overnight: Granada Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Monday - The "Garden City" of Valencia Today, head north through fragrant groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the spectacular city of Valencia. Known as the "Garden City" of Spain, it is situated on the Orange Blossom Coast where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. There are few cities like Valencia that are able to combine remnants of its past, dating back to 138 BC, with innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium. Enjoy dinner together in this magical city Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Tuesday - Valencia City Tour Valencia is Spain's major Mediterranean port - uniquely shaped by the vastness of the sea and the closeness of the coastal mountains. On today's tour, listen to tales about "El Cid," Spain's national hero who fought here against the Moors. Discover this treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture before continuing to the gates of the city, City Hall and the Gothic cathedral. Arrive at the dramatic Arts and Science City, an outstanding scientific and cultural complex with extraordinary futuristic architecture, designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava. The rest of the day is yours to linger at this incredible site, or wander on your own. Later, perhaps participate in the optional Paella Cooking Class that includes dinner. Learn how to prepare Paella Valenciana, the popular regional dish in the city where it was created Optional: Paella Cooking Class with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Wednesday - Fairy-tale Peñíscola, Penedes Wine Tasting, Barcelona Head along the Mediterranean coast to the fortified fairy-tale city of Peñiscola crowned by the Peñiscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar. The castle stands on the highest point of a rocky headland, featured in the movie "El Cid". View the lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper's cottage with its winding steps leading down to the sea. Then, continue through the Costa Dorada to the renowned wine region of Penedes, where a wide range of wine styles are produced including traditional (sparkling) white and rosé Cava. Visit one of the wine cellars for a tasting of the local wines before proceeding to sensational Barcelona. Upon arrival, perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas, Barcelona's most famous pedestrian walkway with its life-size animators, stalls, and people-watchers. Tonight, enjoy Barcelona's rousing nightlife and fabulous tapas bars Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14, Thursday - Barcelona City Tour, Gaudi's Architecture Start the day in this artistic city with a drive along the Old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya, the city's bustling main square. Pass the famous works of Antoni Gaudi, the master architect, including the Casa Batllo, seemingly constructed from skulls and bones. Then, continue on to view the iconic symbol of Barcelona, Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, a colossal church that is legendary and still unfinished. Ascend Montjuic Hill, home to the Olympic Complex, a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore the many galleries, museums, and sights in this magnificent city. Perhaps partake in the optional tour to Montserrat that begins with a scenic drive past picturesque villages to Montserrat Mountain. Here, visit the Royal Basilica to see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta." On your last night in Spain, join your fellow travelers for a festive Farewell Dinner Optional: Half Day Montserrat Tour (PM) Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 15, Friday - Depart Spain Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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I Santuari del mondo pregano il Rosario per la fine della pandemiaUnisciti ogni giorno in diretta con i templi mariani alla recita del Santo Rosario, per la maratona di preghiera alla Vergine voluta da Papa Francesco"Guidati dai Santuari sparsi nel mondo in questo mese di maggio, recitiamo il Rosario per invocare la fine della pandemia e la ripresa delle attività sociali e lavorative" (Papa Francesco, udienza generale, 5 maggio 2021).Promossa dal dicastero per la Nuova Evangelizzazione, la preghiera mariana coinvolge 30 Santuari di tutti i continenti. Di seguito, la lista dei luoghi dai quali viene recitato il Rosario ogni giorno, alle ore 18.00 (CET) e il link per unirsi in diretta alla preghiera: Sabato 01 maggio, ore 18.00: Basilica Vaticana (Madonna del Soccorso), Città del Vaticano - rivedi Sabato 01 maggio, ore 19.00: Nostra Signora di Walsingham, Inghilterra - rivedi Domenica 02 maggio ore 18.00: Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary (Elele), Nigeria - rivedi Lunedì 03 maggio, ore 18.00: Madonna di Częstochowa, Polonia - rivedi Martedì 04 maggio, ore 18.00: Basilica dell'Annunciazione (Nazareth), Israele - rivedi Mercoledì 05 maggio, ore 18.00: Beata Vergine del Rosario (Namyang), Corea del Sud - segui la diretta Giovedì 6 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora Aparecida (San Paolo), Brasile - segui la diretta Venerdì 07 maggio, ore 18.00: Our Lady of Peace an Good Voyage (Antipolo), Filippine - segui la diretta Sabato 08 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora di Lujan, Argentina - segui la diretta Domenica 09 maggio, ore 18.00: Santa Casa di Loreto, Italia - segui la diretta Lunedì 10 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora di Knock, Irlanda - segui la diretta Martedì 11 maggio, ore 18.00: Vergine dei Poveri (Banneux), Belgio - segui la diretta Mercoledì 12 maggio, ore 18.00: Notre Dame d'Afrique (Algeri), Algeria - segui la diretta Giovedì 13 maggio, ore 18.00: Beata Vergine del Rosario (Fatima), Portogallo - segui la diretta Venerdì 14 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora della Salute (Vailankanni), India - segui la diretta Sabato 15 maggio, ore 18.00: Madonna Regina della Pace (Medjugorje), Bosnia - segui la diretta Domenica 16 maggio, ore 18.00: St Mary’s Cathedral (Sydney), Australia - segui la diretta Lunedì 17 maggio, ore 18.00: Immacolate Conception (Washington), USA - segui la diretta Martedì 18 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora di Lourdes, Francia - segui la diretta Mercoledì 19 maggio, ore 18.00: Meryem Ana (Efeso), Turchia - segui la diretta Giovedì 20 maggio, ore 18.00: Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre, Cuba - segui la diretta Venerdì 21 maggio, ore 18.00: Madonna di Nagasaki, Giappone - segui la diretta Sabato 22 maggio, ore 18.00: Nuestra Senora de Montserrat, Spagna - segui la diretta Domenica 23 maggio, ore 18.00: Notre Dame du Cap (Trois Rivières), Canada - segui la diretta Lunedì 24 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora di Lourdes a Nyaunglebin (Myanmar) - segui la diretta Martedì 25 maggio, ore 18.00: Santuario Nazionale Madonna Ta' Pinu, Malta - segui la diretta Mercoledì 26 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora di Guadalupe, Messico - segui la diretta Giovedì 27 maggio, ore 18.00: Madre di Dio (Zarvanytsia), Ucraina - segui la diretta Venerdì 28 maggio, ore 18.00: Madonna Nera di Altötting, Germania - segui la diretta Sabato 29 maggio, ore 18.00: Nostra Signora del Libano (Harissa), Libano - segui la diretta Domenica 30 maggio, ore 18.00: Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario di Pompei, Italia - segui la diretta Lunedì 31 maggio, ore 18.00: Giardini Vaticani, Città del Vaticano - segui la direttahttps://www.vaticannews.va/it/chiesa/news/2021-05/maratona-preghiera-fine-pandemia-rosario-santuari-mondo.html

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Fatima

Last year, I was blessed to be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima.

I was not prepared for the size of the mammoth plaza in front of the Basilica.

Or for the classical beauty of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. It was full of excited pilgrims. But it was overflowing a peace that can only come from God.

I even had the privilege of serving as the deacon of the daily English language Mass. Celebrated in front of the tiny original shrine chapel. On the spot where Our Lady appeared to the children.

The only thing that would have made it better?

If I had seen the new Fatima movie before I went.

I’ll admit that I wasn’t all that enthused about seeing a Catholic™ movie.

I’ve seen too many movies about the Faith that were badly written and badly acted. Wooden. Cheesy. Or worse.

Like somebody spent millions of dollars filming a vacation bible school play. Written by and starring the original cast of 4th graders.

This isn’t one of them.

Whether you’ve had a devotion to Our Lady of Fatima for years, or have no idea why Fatima is a thing at all – the new Fatima movie will grab you and pull you in.

It’s time well spent. And then some.

The perfect thing for today, the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady.

Today’s Readings

#Fatima #Our Lady of Fatima #Movie #God #God's Love #God's Ways #Jesus #Catholic #Christian #Church #Our Lady of the Rosary #St. Lucia of Fatima

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Cheap City Breaks Best Affordable European Destinations 2020

Do you want to travel to Europe? Are you under a small budget? The Gods of travel took care of that already. There are plenty of cheap city breaks in Europe in different affordable European destinations you can choose from.

Don’t break the bank but get the very best in spectacular views, nightlife, history, sightseeing, great beaches, people, alternative activities like a yoga retreat in Europe, or some of the best destinations for Christmas.

Read this for the top 10 safest countries in the world today, and this one for cheap travel destinations in Europe.

Are you are a student who wants to travel? Then this post is for you.

Affordable European Destinations 2020

Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic

Porto, Affordable City in Portugal

Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece

City Trip to Valencia, Spain

Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary

Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal

Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination

Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium

Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy

Best City Break in Madrid, Spain

Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia

Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy

Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece

Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination

Seville, Spain Cheap European City

Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe

Summary of Affordable European Destinations

Affordable European Destinations 2020

There is a secret list of affordable European destinations that frequent travelers know.

Countries and cities included in this list are considered a pivot point for your travel experience. Traveling through these cities gets you acquainted with the essence of Old Europe and its history.

We are here to share these secrets for the best cheap city breaks with you.

Cheap European Breaks in Prague, Czech Republic

Right in the heart of Europe, this spectacular city hides lots of secrets, even a medieval astronomical clock that seems to come from a fiction novel. Read a fascinating post for three days in Prague Itinerary.

What are the best things to do in Prague?

Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí)

Charles Bridge (Karluv most)

Prague Castle

St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám svatého Víta)

Jewish Quarter (Josefov)

Dancing House

Prague Astronomical Clock

National Theatre (Národní Divadlo)

St. Nicholas Church (Chrám svatého Mikuláse)

When to go to Prague?

To avoid large crowds, better go to Prague in spring and early fall (March-May) when the weather is mild. Avoid the holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter).

During May there is a range of important events taking place too: the Prague Marathon, Czech Beer Festival, Prague Food Festival, Prague International Music Festival.

Prague is fantastic among all European Destinations.

Check accommodation and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Prague.

Porto, Affordable City in Portugal

A stunning coastal city with great architecture, history, food, and museums (museums are free to enter on Sundays). The city hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Ribeira District.

What are the best things to do in Porto?

Dom Luís I Bridge

Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens)

Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies)

Estação de São Bento (São Bento Railway Station)

Mercado do Bolhão (Bolhão Market)

Porto’s fantastic beaches

Livraria Lello & Irmão (Lello Bookstore)

Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis)

Port Wine Tastings & Tours

Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)

Fundação de Serralves (Serralves Foundation Complex)

Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis (National Museum Soares dos Reis)

Dragão Stadium

When to go to Porto?

From May to September the weather is warm and sunny. Some significant events happening during that time are Optimus Primavera Sound, Serralves em Festa, Festa de São João, Regata dos Rabelos, Festival Mares Vivas.

Porto is one of the best summer European destinations.

Read our post for Porto.

Here are your options for hotels and guided tours/tickets/passes.

Cheap City Breaks in Athens, Greece

There are plenty of things to do in Athens, despite Parthenon and Acropolis. Many prefer this city for two days itinerary but when you read posts like this one, this and this (all Athens section) you will understand that it is for much more.

Due to its geographical location and weather conditions, it is ideal for 10 out of 12 months.

What are the best things to do in Athens?

In short? Read this long post for Athens and things to do if you want more inspiration this post for 40 things to do in Greece and 14-day trips from Athens. You will thank us.

All parks in Athens are free to enter and churches too. Free admission museums are:

The Museum of the History of Greek Costume

The Philatelic and Postal Museum

Railway Museum of Athens

Theatrical Museum of Greece

Natural History Museum of Maroussi

Athens University History Museum

Museum of Greek Folk Instruments

Centre of Folk Art and Tradition

Hellenic Children’s Museum

Free admission holidays

6th of March – Memory of Melina Mercouri

18th of April – International Monument Day

18th of May International Museum Day

5th of June World Environment Day

European Days of Cultural Heritage (The last weekend of September)

27th of September – International Tourism Day

When for Athens?

It’s in Greece! If you avoid December and January, then all other months are fantastic to go to Athens. Even in wintertime, there are ski resorts in less than 2 hours distance from Athens (two in Peloponnese and one in Parnassos mountain). There are options for hiking, all museums are open, and food remains excellent all year long.

Check here for accommodation and available guided tours.

Athens is one of the most fabulous European destinations, as it is a pivot point for the Greek islands.

City Trip to Valencia, Spain

Affordable and easy to reach with a high-speed train from Barcelona or Madrid. A coastal city, vibrant with history and museums. It is famous for its oranges too, so taste some while there.

What are the best things to do in Valencia?

Central Market (Mercado Central)

Plaza Ayuntamiento

Cathedral (Seu)

Fine Art Museum of Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia)

Instituto Valencia d’Arte Modern (IVAM)

Albufera Nature Park (Parque Natural de la Albufera)

La Lonja de la Seda

Valencia Beaches

Bioparc Valencia

City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)

When it is great to go to Valencia?

April to May is best, though there are plenty of visiting in the wintertime. Keep in mind that museums operate under short ours in the winter. Critical events in that period are The Superbike World Championship, Fiesta de San Vicente Ferrer, Holy Week, Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken.

Check staying prices and guided tours/tickets/passes options for Valencia.

Affordable City Break in Budapest, Hungary

An aspect of the castle from afar

The city is famous for its food and its baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture. Budapest dates back to the Stone Age and comes with great food options!

What are the best things to do in Budapest?

Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya)

Danube River

Castle Hill (Várhegy)

Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)

Heroes’ Square (Hosök Tere)

St. Stephen’s Basilica (Svent István Bazilika)

Buda Castle (Budai vár)

Matthias Church (Mátyás-Templom)

Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány Utcai Zsinagóga)

Gellért Hill (Gellért-Hegy)

Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház)

Hungarian Parliament (Országház)

House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza Múzeum)

Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (Sziklakórház Atombunker Múzeum)

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden

Legenda Sightseeing Boats

Thermal Baths

When is it fantastic to be in Budapest?

March to May and September to November is best. That is if you want to avoid huge crowds of tourists (in summertime). The weather is generally mild. Special events happening during these months are:

March to May: Budapest Dance Festival, Macaron Day, Budapest Spring Festival, Budapest100, Rosalia Festival, OTP Bank Gourmet Festival, Budapest Beer Week.

September to November: Jewish Cultural Festival, Budapest Wine Festival, Sweet Days Chocolate, and Candy Festival, Oktoberfest Budapest, Design Week Budapest, Budapest Christmas Markets.

Here is Budapest accommodation options & tours.

Affordable City Break in Lisbon, Portugal

Belem Tower

The city offers at a fraction of the cost whatever you expect to find in a European city. This is another city that emits mystery from Old-World, despite the growth of the modern building. Read this insider’s guide for things to do in Lisbon.

What are the best things to do in Lisbon?

Alfama

Belem

Sintra

Torre de Belem and Monument to the Discoveries

Cascais

Feira da Ladra

Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)

St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)

National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)

Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)

Monastery of St Jerome

Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa)

Taste of Lisboa Food Tours

Lisbon By Boat

Tram 28

When is it best to visit Lisbon?

March to May and September to October is ideal, not excluding other months, too, of course. From March to early June, these events take place: Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon Fish & Flavours, Music Days in Belem, IndieLisboa, Festival de Sintra, Out Jazz Festival. On the other hand, the MOTEL X – Lisbon International Film Festival happens in September, while the Out Jazz Festival continues too (May to September).

Read our posts for Lisbon and Lisbon food, Cascais, Sintra, Fatima. There are plenty of day trips from Lisbon to consider.

Book your accommodation early and allow time for guided tours.

Lisbon and the nearby cities make it another great spot among all European destinations.

Istanbul, Turkey, Affordable European Destination

A jewel of the Orient. A city of thousands of secrets and legends, with different locations that drive your mind to thousands of mystical stories.

Herbs & spices, Bosporus, belly dancing, fantastic architecture, and all kinds of landmarks. Istanbul will fill your days with many things while acting as a pivot point for many nearby cities.

It is famous for Agia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, but that is just a fraction of the things to see and do. Read the post from our trip there. For what to eat in Istanbul, read this.

What are the best things to do in Istanbul?

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)

Grand Bazaar (Kapaliçarsi)

Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)

Taksim Square

Ortaköy

Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya Müzesi)

Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)

Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi Müzesi)

Istanbul Modern Art Museum

Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)

Dolmanbahçe Palace

Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)

When it is amazing to visit Istanbul?

Best go there from September to November and from March to May. In the first period, you will have the opportunity to attend these too: Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul International Puppet Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul Theatre Festival.

In the March to May period, these things happen at the Istanbul Film Festival, Istanbul Music Festival.

For hotels in Istanbul, check these options as well as for guided tours.

Cheap City Escape in Brussels, Belgium

If you crave for some delicious chocolate, then you can visit Brussels even for one day. Take the train from Paris or Amsterdam and savor all these from kiosks you will find in all streets.

Restaurants will be pricey, so no need to pay more for chocolate than needed. There are lots of museums and don’t forget that this is a multicultural & multilingual country.

People here speak Dutch, French & English, of course.

What are the best things to do in Brussels?

Manneken Pis

Grand-Place

St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral

Royal Museum of the Army and Military History

Palais de Justice

Mini-Europe

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Musical Instruments Museum

Atomium

Horta Museum

Belgian Comic Strip Center

Cantillon Brewery

When is it nice to be in Brussels?

March to May and September to October is best. In the first case, because it is Springtime while in the second case, prices drop significantly, while the weather stays mild enough.

Check Brussels accommodation prices. Here are the tour options.

Cheap City Break in Florence, Italy

Have we been to Florence, Italy? Yes, twice. The first one was as part of a road trip that involved crossing Europe to the UK driving at the North.

The second one was as part of another road trip getting from the UK to Greece from the South part fo Europe!!! Read this excellent post for Florence (Firenze).

We have traveled to many cities in Italy (including Sicily island). Read the post for things to do in Sicily.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Piazzale Michelangelo

Ponte Vecchio

Piazza della Signoria

Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)

Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)

Baptistry (Battistero)

Galleria dell’Accademia

Palazzo Pitti

Basilica di Santa Croce

Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)

Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)

When it is most nice to visit Florence?

Preferably from May to September. Lots of sunshine, but you need to search thoroughly for accommodation as in touristy places prices get high.

There is no need to stay in, such though as the city is easy to walk. You can quickly get into the historical center with public transportation.

Either way, you will walk all the historical center to see the things mentioned above.

Check this for staying in Florence and all the tickets & passes options.

Florence is one of the best cultural European destinations, that is seen in video games.

Best City Break in Madrid, Spain

There are so many plaza’s (Madrid is Spain’s largest city) that are free to the public. You can spend days just visiting each other.

However, Madrid is far more than that. Read our post for things to do in Madrid and check the list below too.

What are the best things to do in Madrid?

Plaza Mayor

Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)

Plaza de Cibeles

El Rastro Market

Temple of Debod

Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)

Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)

Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Mercado San Miguel

Sorolla Museum

Bernabéu Stadium

Queen Sofia Arts Center

When is it excellent to visit Madrid?

The March to May and September to November rule holds for Madrid too. The weather temperature is the main reason for this. Summer in Madrid is scorching due to the city’s geographical location. In Autumn, you can attend the Autumn Festival.

Here are the Madrid lodging prices & tours.

Best Cheap Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia

Russia is a destination where you will get reasonable prices if you book early. Most people will visit Moscow, St. Petersburg, or both on a trip.

Moscow is great for New Year’s Eve, too, while St. Petersburg offers an entirely different experience.

What are the best things to do in St. Petersburg?

Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Grand Market Russia Interactive Museum

St. Isaac’s Cathedral

Summer Garden

Peterhof Palace & Garden

Russian Museum

Yusupov Palace

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg

Yelagin Island

When is it great to visit St. Petersburg?

Avoid winter. Better to visit from June to September. Hot events taking place are White Nights, International Festival of Choral Art, International Early Music Festival.

Winter is cheaper, but lots of activities are not happening, and cold in Russia is rather extreme.

Check the best accommodation options and guided tours/ticket/passes options for St. Petersburg.

Cheap European Vacations in Rome, Italy

The famous Vatican stairs: Bramante Staircase

The city of Rome is a living, walk-through museum. It is an unbelievable destination suitable for all seasons (not so good when rains fall but still beautiful).

We have been multiple times in Rome with kids or not. It is suitable for going without kids too. Prepare for lots of walking as a car is useless in the vast historical center which covers most of the city of Rome.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)

Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi

Santa Maria Della Vittoria

Ancient Appian Way

Trastevere

Basilica di San Clemente

Piazza Navona

Gianicolo Hill

Campo de’ Fiori

Porta Portese

Spanish Steps

Musei Capitolini

St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)

Pantheon

Colosseum (Colosseo)

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

Palatine Hill

Galleria Borghese

Gruppo Storico Romano Gladiator School

When is it wonderful to visit Rome?

Prices are lower from October to April. The weather is hot in summer, but Rome has free water fountains all over the city, and you will be amazed by the colors of the city with summer light.

You can find lots of affordable accommodations outside of the historical center, but it will still be close to it, so no worries. Better to go there with the sun than rain.

The cold will not be an issue with all the walking (if you plan for winter). Food is affordable if you avoid tourist restaurants.

Check here for where to stay in Rome and all tours with a guide and skip the line tickets.

Cheap City Break in Corfu, Greece

Corfu is a contradictory island, suitable for many different tastes. One of its sides/coasts has lots of beaches while the other one is rocky.

The best beaches will be revealed by the locals when they like you, so make sure they do. This post will be somewhat informative for you.

The islands hold the essence from the Venetian history, and you will notice that in the architecture of its capital.

What are the best things to do in Corfu?

All the beaches

Paleokastritsa Monastery (and beach)

Corfu Donkey Rescue

Church of Saint Spyridon

Corfu Museum of Asian Art

Achillion Palace & Museum

Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress)

Aqualand (lots of fun)

When is it superb to visit Corfu?

Summertime is the best season. In case you want to hit the lowest prices ever then visit Corfu from April to May and September to November.

Corfu is in the West part of Greece, and you can encounter lots of rain during those times. In case you can be there in Orthodox Easter time, you will see lots of local customs happening.

Here is where to stay in Corfu and guided tours.

Berlin, Germany Cheap Holiday Destination

Berlin is a somewhat controversial city with extreme nightlife. If you are after nightlife, then it won’t be very cheap. Many other things come at really affordable prices.

Here is a post with ideas for three days in Berlin and another one for five days in Germany.

What are the best things to do in Berlin?

Brandenburg Gate

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Potsdamer Platz

Tiergarten

The topography of Terror

East Side (Wall) Gallery

Reichstag

Museum Island

Pergamonmuseum

Zoologischer Garten Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie

TV Tower

Charlottenburg Palace

When is it thrilling to visit Berlin?

From May to September, you can additionally attend these events: Formula E ePrix Championship, Carnival of Cultures, Fete de la Musique, Berlin Fashion Week, Lesbian and Gay City Festival, International Berlin Beer Festival, Berlin Marathon.

Berlin is at the center of Germany but also in the North of Europe so that any other months will be rather cold.

Find here the Berlin lodging options & tickets for excellent tours and landmarks.

Seville, Spain Cheap European City

With hotels moving around the USD100 per night, this city is affordable too. There are hostels and such if you want to lower the accommodation fees.

There are lots of parks, promenade locations, museums, bull-fights, and tasty food. See more great places to visit in Spain.

What are the best things to do in Seville?

La Carbonerí

Guadalquivir River Cruise

Metropol Parasol

Museum of Fine Arts

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza

Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium

Torre del Oro

Isla Mágica

When it is great to visit Seville?

Better to visit from March to May due to mild temperatures. The famous events of Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, happen in these months.

Where to stay in Seville? Check here. What do in Seville? Click here.

Munich, Germany Cheap Holidays in Europe

Munich maybe not the first destination that comes in your mind when you plan to visit Europe, but it is a great one.

You can read our experiences in Munich from here, here and here. By the way, beers and food are fantastic.

What are the best things to do in Munich?

English Garden

Church of Our Lady

Viktualienmarkt

Nymphenburg Palace Gardens

Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm

St. Michael’s Church

Marienplatz

St. Peter’s Church

Deutsches Museum

Residenz Royal Palace

Old Picture Gallery

Augustiner-Keller

Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House

Nymphenburg Palace Museum

Modern Picture Gallery

When is it amazing to visit Munich?

March to May is best, though the weather may get a bit chilly. Things are happening in the summertime, but there are lots of crowds too.

Check for accommodation in Munich and all the tours & passes

Summary of Affordable European Destinations

As you see, there are lots and lots of places to visit. This list will expand more in the following days, so make sure you subscribe to it!

Traveling is fun, and budget or/and affordable traveling is preferred by many.

Have fun!

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COVID-19: Catholic Artist Connection Help Guide

Know of our prayers for all our artists during this time. Here are some resources to help you get on your feet. This guide will be updated. Please email us at [email protected] if you have information to share.

Financial

Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund

This fund is for US-based BIPOC artists and administrators. This is a ONE-TIME micro grant of $200.

If you are interested in donating to the fund

This information will be kept confidential. If you have documents that you would like to attach to your application, please email them to [email protected].

Springboard for the Arts

Springboard for the Arts offers serious emergency assistance for artists, theatre personnel, and performers who will be out of work during this time or may be experiencing financial hardship in some way. Check out their site for information and to see your options. Resources for Freelancers

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief

From the website:

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund (MPPWF) have created the COVID-19 Disaster Fund that is now available to eligible SAG-AFTRA members who have been impacted by this pandemic.

All applications for Emergency Financial Assistance will go to the COVID-19 Disaster Fund. We’ve streamlined our assistance programs into this one fund to expedite resources and services.

SAG-AFTRA members are eligible to apply to the Fund if they are currently active and paid up on their dues through October 2019.

The Fund covers members who are in an emergency financial crisis related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to cover basic expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, medical bills and other essential needs.

Creative Capital’s List of Arts Resources

Hebrew Free Loan Society - you do not need to be Jewish in order to apply

Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund - for artists of color

Americans for the Arts Resource List

Artist Relief

Playwrights Horizons is hosting a free Financial Therapy session on Zoom with Ari Teplitz, CFP, on Thursday, March 26 at 4 PM. Sign up here!

IF YOU’D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE: The Indie Theater Fund is launching a fundraising campaign to provide direct support and emergency relief to independent theaters and artists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Google Doc of further resources + Another Google Doc

Virtual Co-Working with Artists! - Perfect if you’re having trouble getting work done and need a little structure and routine in your life right now.

Medical

CDC’s Official Website

Rauschenberg Foundation Is Launching Emergency Medical Grants for Artists Who Need Help Paying for Healthcare.

Spiritual

Godsplaining: the podcast is inviting you to do lectio with the Dominican Friars.

Dominican Friars: spiritual resources

Spiritual resources for quarantine from The Merry Beggars

Fr. James Martin, SJ, is doing a Daily Faith Sharing at 3 PM ET on Facebook Live for the foreseeable future: https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/

Watch the Pope Say Mass privately at the Vatican EVERY DAY with translations in English by a Daughter of St. Paul.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral NYC livestream of private daily mass

Pray the examen live with the Jesuits

A Meditation for the Anxious

ArchNY Churches Livestreaming the Mass

List provided courtesy of CatholicNYC - subscribe to their newsletter!

Manhattan St. Patrick's Cathedral Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral Church of the Epiphany Church of the Good Shepherd Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Church of Our lady of Sorrows Church of St. Agnes Church of St. Charles Borromeo Church of St. John Nepomucene (English) Church of St. John Nepomucene (Slovak) Church of St. Mark the Evangelist Church of St. Mary (Byzantine) Church of St. Monica - St. Elizabeth of Hungary - St. Stephen Church of St. Paul the Apostle Church of St. Vincent Ferrer - St. Catherine of Siena Bronx Church of the Holy Cross Church of St. Anthony of Padua Dutchess Church of St. Columba Church of St. John - St. Joachim Church of St. John the Evangelist - St. Charles Borromeo Church of St. Joseph Church of St. Mary Orange Church of the Holy Cross Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of St. Mary Church of St. Stephen Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Putnam Church of St. Lawrence O'Toole Rockland Marian Shrine & Don Bosco Retreat Center Church of St. Aedan Church of St. Anthony of Padua Staten Island Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church of St. Clare Church of St. Joseph - St. Mary Immaculate Sullivan Church of St. Anthony Church of St. Peter Westchester Church of the Annunciation - Our Lady of Fatima Church of the Assumption Church of the Holy Name Church of St. Ann Church of St. Columbanus Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church of St. Patrick Church of St. Peter

#covid-19 #artists #resources for artists #catholic #catholic artists #catholic artist connection #sag-aftra #emergency funds #emergency grants #financial aid

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