Some Catholic greatness for you….. February 11, 2014
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El Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Las Lajas is a Basilica dedicated to Our Blessed Mother located Ipiales, Colombia. It was built between 1916 and 1949 literally over a gorge in the Guaitara River. There is a gorgeous waterfall on one side, and the river departs out the other. It is quite an impressive architectural and engineering achievement.
Fr. Michael Rodriguez recently led some pilgrims there. I am told the interior has been sadly wreckovated to a degree. but it appears to still have altar rail and would, I think, be more than pleasing to 99+% of all faithful souls around.
Here are a few videos:
This next one takes you from the approaches to the Basilica, through the nearby town, and into the church itself (in Spanish):
The Basilica is usually pretty empty but can get crowded with tourists on holidays and during certain times of the y year.
A few photos:
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