Just today, Aviso, returned and presented a clip from the now deceased Fr. Gruner, in which the priest shared the marvelous conversion of of his father through the intercession of St. Cecilia. The clip which I have attached below, reminded me of a post I made over four years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=JPhOlNQ_O30 __________________________________________ From Padraig's post #2: ...when Clement VIII caused the bodies of these saints to be removed under the high altar, and deposited in a most sumptuous vault in the same church called the Confession of St. Cecilia; it was enriched in such a manner by Cardinal Paul Emilius Sfondrati as to dazzle the eye and astonish the spectator. This church of St. Cecilia is called In Trastevere, or Beyond the Tiber, to distinguish it from two other churches in Rome which bear the name of this saint. In 2003, my young family had the joy of visiting Rome, primarily to witness the profession of my oldest son, Benjamin, as a Legionary of Christ. The day following, we visited this very vault, located 50 feet below, amidst the remains of Cecelia's reputed home. If true, then her father was a tanner, for we could see the pits where the hides were treated. I'm surprised at the use of the term vault. I would describe it as the most wonderfully adorned chapel I've ever seen, supported by beautiful, ornate columns . Apart from the room behind the altar (where Cecelia's incorrupt body is reserved), it is no larger than 30' by 30' feet, nor higher than 15'. It was well lit and exuded the most beautiful sense of peace. We arrived at a time when the underground chapel usually was not open to visitors, however, my resourceful wife, Geralyn, presented my son in his new clerical outfit, and the guard acquiesced! Even he joined us in praying a portion of the Rosary, we reciting in English and he in Italian. It is an image forever engraved in my memory! Thank you Jesus and Cecelia! Saint Cecilia, pray for us!
How wonderful St Cecilia got a terrible death; I think this is what makes her so powerful in heaven. St Cecilia pray for us.
