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The Station today is at St. Lawrence's in Lucina. Near the church was a well which was very dear to the Romans and which probably suggested the Epistle and Gospel of today's Mass. The church also contains a part of the gridiron on which St. Laurence was burned. The Introit and Gradual refer to the prayers of the Saint while he was being tortured.

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Interior of St. Lawrence in Lucina

Day XXIV. Friday, Week III.

"Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! Therefore you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength" ... "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Gospel for today - Mk 12:29-31).

San Lorenzo in Lucina. Lady Lucina built an oratory to Saint Lawrence on this spot in the 4th century. Housed in this church are many relics including the grill upon which Saint Lawrence was roasted alive (see photo), chains, which bound him to the grill, and other assorted relics. The parish priest told me that this crucifix was hewn by Michelangelo.

			Day XXIV. Friday, Week III.   Photo:  Housed in this church are many relics  including the grill upon which Saint Lawrence was roasted alive (see photo), chains, which bound him to the grill, and other assorted relics.

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