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March 23, 2008
Resurrexit
So here in Rome it's already Sunday, and He's risen. Yay!
They baptized two babies at the Oratory - and that was quite enough! For a recessional the organist broke into the "Hallelujah Chorus." I suppose I was the only person in the building who knew all the words in the original, for once.
For the more visual than aural among us, I offer Piero della Francesca's version - the greatest of all Renaissance resurrections. If you don't believe me just click and enlarge.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at March 23, 2008 1:33 AM
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You may enjoy #25 at the Washington Posts "Peeps" diorama?
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/20/AR2008032002753.html
Joy to you and yours, I see its wet in Rome!
.....Thanks - that is a new perspective on the Sistine Chapel! --MCT
Posted by: Clare Krishan at March 23, 2008 11:41 PM
I had the same experience with Handle once at a papal liturgy. It took me a minute to realize that I was hearing English.
Posted by: JSTB at March 24, 2008 1:15 AM