On Easter day, I attended mass service at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. (It's also known as the Shrine or the Basilica.) There's always a feeling of comfort and being at home when I'm here. It may be daunting because of its grand scale and seemingly ostentatious interior, but there's something about it that emanates warmth and welcome to any who happen to drop by for a visit - Catholic or not.
I thought I'd share a few photos I took this past Sunday inside the Upper Church. I'll get around to getting photos of the Lower section of the Basilica, which contains the Lower Church and the Crypt (it's not as creepy as it sounds - heehee).
The altar and part of the ceiling you see when you walk in:
One of the domed ceilings:
A view of the back of the Upper Church:
A close-up of the back with a mural depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove:
A close-up of the back with a mural depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove:
what an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL Church!
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You should plan a visit there when you come around to the DC area. :) It can truly take your breath away!
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