Father Morelli’s First Visit to Genet’s Place

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Father Morelli and Genet were at her place. After leaving St. Paul`s Within The Walls Church, he took her home. She invited him in to spend a while. They had been to see the Vivaldi's Four Seasons Meets Bach's Masterpieces concert after having dinner at Cotto Restaurant. The concert lasted …

Baptism, Circumcision, Vivaldi and…

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "You're all dressed up," Father Morelli said to Genet when he walked over to the pew where she was sitting. "Yes. This morning, my cousin's son was dedicated." "So, the child wasn't baptized?" "No. My church doesn't believe in infant baptism. We dedicate children just as Joseph and Mary dedicated …

In Rome

It was their first evening in Rome. They arrived that morning at 10:30am. They took a 27 minute taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport to Lifestyle Suites Rome. They checked into their Salotto 93 Suite with its French balcony, king size bed and view of Piazza Navona. "What a lovely suite," Chioma remarked. "It's elegant, luxurious …

Touring Sicily

So, I'm at the back of the hotel, leaning against a ladder waiting for Rey to join. He went back up to the room to get his camcorder. Today, we're going on a tour of Sicily. I'm so excited. Can't wait to see the sights. There are still moments when I still can't believe that …

Joe Levels with Marianna

It was Monday morning and Joe was on his way to the university. Last night he had slept like a baby. He smiled as he remembered dancing at the nightclub. He still couldn't believe that he had let Kalisha to talk him into going but then, again she could talk him into anything. After they …

Another Year of University

It was the end of the first day of another year of university. It was great to be back. Professor Joe Warren was always happy to be back at Stanford, walking down the corridors and into classrooms, seeing old and new students. He had been at this university for twenty years and he planned to …

Birthdays and Engagements

"Nessa, has Jane come home as yet?" Mrs. Langstaff asked me as soon as I entered the drawing-room. "No, Madam." Mr. Langstaff glanced up from his newspaper. "Where is she?" "She went to a concert with her friend, Hilary." "They went to a concert?" "Yes. They went to see the Hillbillies and Hitchhikers." "What?" he …

Flynn Floored

It was a Saturday afternoon and Flynn was at an outdoor concert with his niece, Lilia and her best friend, Rea. Lilia's mother had begged him to take them to the concert as their chaperone because she couldn't go and her husband was away on business. So, against his will, he agreed. He picked Lilia …

Someday

My family keeps pressuring me to get married and I keep promising them, "Someday I’ll get there." "Don't wait too long," my father warns. "I was married at your age, you know." "What about Namita?" my mother asks. "She's a sweet girl and a very good cook--so her mother tells me. She'll make you a …

One Afternoon Break

The first time he saw her, it was on Monday.  She was walking down the street.  In her hand was a red school satchel.  She looked at him as she walked past.  He was sitting on the rail outside of the building where he worked.  It was during his afternoon break which he usually took …

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