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Kim Maria Buck's avatar

This is so utterly beautiful, both the imagery of the Cathedral and the meaning you invoke.

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Denise Trull's avatar

Thank you, Kim!

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Gerald Coleman's avatar

Pope St.. John XXIII promoted devotion to the Precious Blood. It has been said that he came to realize the value of blood while serving as a medic in WWI.

I have a question here about language. Is "poured" a word that implies intention as opposed to "spilled" which seems almost accidental, at least in contemporary ways of speaking?

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BK's avatar

Always appreciate your thoughts and writing, but thanks for introducing me to this architectural wonder (and that green roof!) -- so much still to discover in this life!

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Marcy's avatar

Amazing story! Thank you for sharing. I’ve never been to St. Louis, but now I have a BIG reason to go there

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Denise Trull's avatar

You would love it, Marcy!

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Doreen's avatar

Time to come for a visit! We St. Louisans love our city!!!

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Annette Petrone's avatar

Amen!

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Daisy54's avatar

What a beautiful story--thank you, Denise! I was a parishioner at the New Cathedral when I lived in St. Louis 15 years ago, and had the privilege of being married there, too. It is a church that will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Your writing is absolutely lyrical, Denise--I so look forward to each of your posts! You are on my prayer list as well! Blessings, Marguerite

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Denise Trull's avatar

Thank you, Marguerite!! What a beautiful place in which to be married. ❤️

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