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On the Restoration of Notre Dame deI came across a rather scathing article on the restoration of the Cathedral at Chartres recently, which reads along the lines of 'go now, before it's too late'. In actuality, as I discovered when I visited earlier this week, it's either too ...
Posted on 26 May 2012 | 11:57 pm
Spiritual Trips to France | ChickyBut what really gets pilgrims of all denominations flocking here is its spiritual energy. Chartres is believed to be set on the sacred ground of ancient Druids. It's also supposedly built according to principles of sacred geometry, ...
Posted on 26 May 2012 | 1:36 pm
RORATE CÆLI: Pilgrimage to Chartres:Te great Pilgrimage to Chartres is setting off, from Notre Dame in Paris, where we have had Mass. We usually only have a blessing in the cathedral, and Mass at lunch time; this marks the 30th pilgrimage.
Posted on 26 May 2012 | 7:05 am
Gothic Movement | Ancient Wisdom | BoardingMasons Working in Chartres Cathedral. A good example is the Gothic movement in Europe. Gothic cathedrals sprang out of the blue in 12th century France, like fresh buds out of the manure of the Dark Ages. Heavy churches ...
Posted on 24 May 2012 | 10:53 pm
Countercultural Father: Off toand we are off to Chartres. Antonia, Dominique and I are the lucky ones this year. Bernie and Charlie are both snagged by exams (University and GCSE respectively) but are bravely wishing us well. Anna is not coming - never has and probably never will (though I keep praying...) So we stay with some friends in London tonight, then meet .... It seems that catch-ball was *de rigeur* for bishops in 15th century France a... 16 hours ago. What Does The Prayer Really Say?
Posted on 24 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
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