The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Hello Everyone:
In December, my family and I travelled to Springfield, MO, to celebrate my Grandmother’s 90th birthday. While we were there, we also met my three siblings for the first time, and spent a little time exploring St. Louis.
One of the most exciting parts of the trip for me that didn’t involve family was visiting the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. This Basillica has the largest collection of mosaic art in the world, and these mosaics are on the walls and ceiling. It is probably the most beautiful building I have ever visited.
Right now I am at work, it is 2:40 in the morning. I am covering another Sergeant position, because my employer just fired someone for misconduct. I get off at 4am, and have to be back on-duty at 8:30am. I’ve been working graveyard for several weeks, and have been working all three shifts in one week. At times like this, I find myself wishing I could be at the Basilica for a couple of hours of quiet prayer, alone. Alas, I cannot.
Below are some photos for your viewing pleasure.
-Clarke
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March 17th, 2008 at 4:09
Clarke,
I live in the St. Louis area and one of my goals this summer is to get to the cathedral. It’s amazing how visual depictions of the faith have the power to draw us more deeply into prayerful contemplation. I recall reading once that before literacy was high, the faith was often taught by using artistic renderings of the Biblical stories. When you go somewhere like the Basdilica, I think it becomes easy to see how this could be so.
Adam
March 18th, 2008 at 8:29
We go visit family in mid-MO twice a year, we’ll have to arrange a stop to see this place. What an amazing building.