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September 10, 2002
And lightning didn't strike Me
The Friday Deb and Company got here I met them outside of St. Pat's cathedral where we were treated to a VIP tour of the stately church. It is gorgeous inside and out. And lightning didn't strike me. The choir loft was amazing. That organ must sound truly inspiring in all it's glory when it is heard from up there. We also went behind the alter to where the priests' robes and raiments are set out. We saw the safe that holds the chalices. We even went into the crypt where the Archbishops who have served Mass there have the option of being laid to rest. That is a little creepy I have to say. Underneath the alter in the crypt are all these dead bishops. It almost seems sacrilegous as well. We are meant to worship the Christ and not the priest right. But I suppose it is a comfort to those that choose it to be laid to rest near something deemed so holy. I lit a candle for Grandma at the Virgin de Guadelupe and a candle for myself and the frail Catholic Church at the statue of St. Jude. It's a truly beautiful structure.
Posted by mermu at September 10, 2002 02:28 AM
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