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Although I have shared this before, I decided to post it again:
Although I have shared this before, I decided to post it again:
Remembering Our Lady of Guadalupe
(Originally posted on December 12, 2014)
While my wife and I were cleaning out our attic and basement a few weeks ago, we discovered a long lost treasure - photographs from a trip that my eldest daughter and I had taken to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City more than twenty-five years ago.
At the time of that visit, the original Church built at the request of the Blessed Mother, was deemed unsafe to enter. A new modern structure – much larger had been erected nearby.
I remember pausing in awe and wonder watching pilgrims walking on their knees across the plaza leading to the Cathedral, some of whom I was later told had been walking in that manner for miles. I regret now not having photographically captured the inspiring witness of those devoted souls.
When we entered the Church, our eyes were immediately drawn to the readily recognizable image of our Lady displayed immediately above and behind the sanctuary. Our heavenly Mother is surrounded by golden brick.
The next thing I recall was the noise and busyness around me.
Shortly after our arrival, Mass began. Few of the hundreds of visitors milling around the interior of the Church appeared to be aware or appreciative of the magnificent event taking place in the sanctuary. This must have been a great disappointment to our Blessed Mother whose image looked down upon the Holy Sacrifice.
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