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| Both these images were taken last year on the Feast of Corpus Christi. To see what Pope Francis had to say at his Mass celebration today, click here. |
hymn: "O Saving Host" or "O Salutaris Hostia"
O saving Victim, opening wide,
The gate of heaven to man below!
Our foes press on from every side;
Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.
To Thy great name by endless praise,
Immortal Godhead, one in Three;
Oh, grant us endless length of days,
In our true native land with Thee. Amen
A number of years ago, my husband and I were in Cinque Terra Italy on the feast of Corpus Christi. Mass was really special there - I'll never forget it. No vehicular traffic is allowed in these five villages. The sidewalks were covered in flower petals in fantastic designs. The priest and acolytes processed outside - it was magical.
ReplyDeleteindeed, it sounds magical! did you photograph any of it? I can imagine the devotion one must have to do those floral designs.
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