Montage Monday and More New Mexico

“Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky.” ― Willa Cather

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A wonderful week of travel, churches, mountains, art shows, museums and more,

A week in a peek.

Sunday Sermon and Some More Santa Fe

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”

~J. M. Barrie

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I had the honor of attending Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. A beautiful cathedral and lovely service. I especially liked that the hymns were sung both in English and Spanish. 

The sermon was a simple one. My take on it… Just follow the commandments. It doesn’t get easier than that. Even if you don’t particularly believe in a stone tablet that God engraved on a mountain top and gave to Moses, all the principals apply. Honor God, parents, spouses, neighbors, don’t lie, cheat, steal, and treat EVERYONE with respect. Easy peasey. 

The Gospel ends…
Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.”

I lit a candle and offered my prayer and petitions. 

After church, the plaza was packed with people on a lovely spring day. There was an antique car show, and entertainment at the bandstand of Folclorico Dancers. Dancers of all ages in colorful costumes. 

Great old cars lined all four streets of the plaza. 

Another fine day in Santa Fe. 

Saturday In Santa Fe:) Colors, Culture and Catholic Churches

“Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future.” ― Albert Camus

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We spent the entire day in and around the plaza in Santa Fe. The bright and vibrant colors in the markets were contrasted by the soft reverent hues of dimly lit churches.

A very talented artist, Julie Salazar, had a magnificent display of colorful paintings and photographs, with interesting textures and themes.

The San Miguel Mission is a lovely old church with a fascinating history. San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Built between approximately 1610 and 1626, it is the oldest known church in the United States.

I knelt, said a prayer, and lit a candle, and I could almost feel the millions of prayers and petitions that had been said before me. Simple walls, statues, and icons, but built and crafted with love and devotion.

Another great day in Santa Fe.

Saturday:) More Santa Fe

When you turn around, you’ll see something I bet you’ve never seen before. If it takes your breath away, then you’ll fit in nicely. If you don’t feel anything, then maybe you don’t belong here.~Veronica Randolph Batterson

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So many beautiful sites to see. Thank goodness for cell phones. 

Allen Houser sculpture by day. 

Now,the same scilpture by night. Each tells a different story, doesn’t it?

San Miguel. 

The pictures tell the story. A beautiful day.