June 25, 2017 (176/365)
"Art is a harmony parallel with nature." - Paul Cézanne
Parallel
Mulberry Tree
June 24, 2017 (175/365)
"God in the whizzing of a pleasant wind shall march upon the tops of mulberry trees." - George Peele
French Friday: Chartres
June 23, 2017 (174/365)
« Il n'y a plus de cathédrale après Chartres... là j'ai vraiment senti ce que c'est que l'architecture. »
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, architecte
Chartres Cathedral is the finest example of French Gothic architecture and a pilgrimage destination since its dedication in 1220 AD.
Cloth worn by the Virgin Mary during the birth Christ, given to Chartres in 876
The original labyrinth which the faithful followed on their knees
Chartres was the inspiration for Gesu Church (1887) on the campus of Marquette University.
Favorite Things
June 22, 2017 (173/365)
"Raindrops on roses..." - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Mama Cardinal
June 21, 2017 (172/365)
"Cardinals appear when angels are near." Hi, Mom!
Strength
June 20, 2017 (171/365)
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help." - Psalm 121