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It wasn't all work and no play while we were on the mission trip. One of the activities we did as a group was visit a Roman Catholic church that is over 300 years old.
We each paid $2 to gain entry and take a self-guided tour of the church....while service was going on! Awkward.
The place was very large and along the pews were several statues of saints.
I know it's different strokes for different folks, but I found it oddly strange that people were paying tribute to the saint statues by leaving lit candles and flowers. As a Christian, I don't believe in praying to intercessors. But, to each their own.
There was one room that was considered "the holy of the holies". I strolled right in and took pics. Which, apparently, was a big no-no. The room was off-limits and cameras weren't allowed in. What, I don't read or speak Spanish! Oopsie doopsie.
3 comments:
I was raised a catholic until I saw the light of Christianity.That's one thing I thought was just plain ridiculous praying to these statues.I last 4 months in a catholic school.I hated it and those nuns were just plain mean.That church is a beautiful building.
This looks like a beautiful church. I'm surprised they don't tell you ahead of time what not to do. Sounds like a good mission trip!
I always find churches like this fascinating. This one is beautiful. I would have probably taken photos of the no-no room too.
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