Kneeling Before the Mystery of Death...

Read Wendy Wright's entire article at inward/outward by clicking here. Her experience at a veneration service in a Spanish Catholic community is both deeply moving and humbling as we approach Good Friday and Easter. Scroll down to read the comments as well. I especially like "Jesus is the seamless garment that unites us all."

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