Devastation

The last time I went to Europe I came back and said....I don't need to go to Rome again (don't let me fool you...if you'll pay I'll go!) and I don't need to go to London again (see above) 
BUT if I never go to  Paris again then I will feel diminished 
This last attack threatens that.
I do not want to never be able to go to Musee D'Orsay, to the Picasso Museum, the Rodin Gallery...and to Notre Dame.
Mind you (going back to Rome) I love the Lateran Basilica and assisted at Exposition for a week!

Up early

The stately basilica of St John Lateran was near where we stayed when last we went to Rome

Up early

In the city of Rome

the bell chimes for early Mass

already the second of the day

today I have already prayed

turned on microphones

and opened doors

filled with your presence

I am all too aware

that you were up

long before I even got here