A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
The epitome of a Carpe Diem moment, this is my nearly 84 year old mother dancing to Elvis' "Jailhouse Rock" in Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. In her defense, I did put her up to it but her brave example inspired the timid audience to get up and start dancing in mere moments. At least I didn't post the video!
"When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify,
because you have been with me from the beginning."
Sanctoral: Dominic Savio (moved from March 9), Italy +1857. Protege of St. John Bosco, buried opposite him in Turin.
Human: Today is the annual oath ceremony of the Papal Swiss Guards in commemoration of the 147 fallen guards who died defending Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome in 1527.
Natural: What could be quicker than a TWO minute total body daily workout? Here's how to hang. And here's some more in-depth info about the practice.
Quote: “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” --Marcus Aurelius
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