Where would you go?
Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Would you make any special stops?
First, to the Scavi to venerate the remains of St Peter in the crypt. Thereafter, I would venture up to spend time with Pope St John Paul II. I would also pay my respects to Pope Benedict XVI. It blows my mind these three popes and almost 100 more rest within this holy site.
Who would be your companions?
St Catherine of Siena, who advised and advocated for several popes; St Philip Neri, who is a patron saint of Rome; and my confirmation saint, St Thérèse of Lisieux, who implored permission from Pope Leo XIII to enter Carmelite life at the age of 15. These three holy companions would serve not only as my travel “buddies” but also as mystical tour guides!
