Portugal is a Catholic country. I was fortunate to have a very liberal upbringing and my parents always left faith, or the lack of, to my own choices and believes. For me, a visit to a church is about enjoying the art and architecture and, in the summer, to cool down. It was fascinating to see people’s faith in action but also a bit unsettling to witness someone’s dispair. To leave this church and into the brightness outside was something I will always remember.
Posted for Norms Thursday Doors Challenge
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Just wonderful. ❤ Did you leave your comment with the link at Norm's? I don't remember seeing it. Sometimes the pingback doesn't work so it's safer to leave the link there manually. It would be a shame if people didn't see this. 🙂
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Done now 🙂 Thank you for keeping me on the right path and I’m glad you enjoyed it
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Lovely shot 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Nice one.
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Thank you!
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Reading this brought me back to the times I would just go into St Patrick’s Cathedral near Rockefeller Center just for the quiet and coolness, and the dim lighting. I’m not Catholic, or of any particular faith. But I felt such peace there. It was interesting people watching in there.
A nice post, nice shot.
Pat
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Thank you, Pat!
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