Italy Stories

Hey Everyone, I just thought I'd share the highlights of being in Italy so far.

Well, this sunday I woke up and it was absolutely gorgeous outside. I then decided to take a walk around town to explore and take some pictures. As I was walking I heard the churchbells ringing for 11 o'clock... I followed the sounds up the street and arrived at the back of the church where I could hear the chior warming up. It was totally beautiful! I walked into the church and ended up staying for the whole mass. When the chior sang I was just completely awestruck. The church was also amazing, everywear there was beautiful artwork and statues. It was amazing! However, I couldn't understand much in church even though I'm catholic myself. I figured: oh! I got this, I know when to stand up, when to sit, when to kneel, and when to go up to the front to get communion. Man, I was wrong! Sometimes, some people would stand, others kneel, and others sit. I was so confused! Then, when it came time for communion I was waiting patiently for my row's turn to go up, except the people just went up whenever they pleased and some not at all. Finally, when I thought mass had ended they started saying this prayer which was extremely long and I had no clue what was going on. It was a bit of a confusing experience, but one I'll treasure none-the-less. :)