Venice

In this video, Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa share highlights from their recent trip to Venice, Italy. The hosts discuss their experiences, spiritual reflections, and upcoming travel plans.

Trip Highlights & Cultural Experiences:

Cooking Class: The pair participated in a three-hour class where they handmade pasta and spinach-ricotta ravioli, and learned to make tiramisu (0:25-0:40).
Church Visits: They attended mass at St. Mark’s and visited other significant religious sites, including the churches of St. Simeon, St. Lucy, and St. Theodore (0:41-0:55, 4:58-5:17).
Venice History: They discuss the unique architecture of Venice, noting it is built on over 1,000-year-old foundations of stone and petrified wood within a former swamp (6:40-7:03).
Spiritual Reflections & Encounters:

Evangelization Moments: The hosts share stories of meaningful conversations they had with strangers—one at the airport and another during their cooking class—focused on the Catholic faith and the concept of "actual grace" (1:06-4:52).
Homily Takeaways: Deacon Dave reflects on the importance of rejoicing in God's goodness and grace, even during life's struggles, emphasizing that individuals are chosen by God regardless of their circumstances (7:56-8:45).
Upcoming Travels:

The hosts are excited for their next destinations, including Padua, Schio, and Milan, where they plan to visit the sites of various saints, including St. Anthony of Padua, St. Josephine Bakhita, and St. Ambrose (8:58-9:42).