These candles are a shrine to the Virgin Mary tree downtown. Eleven or twelve years ago someone discovered what they believed to be the face of the Virgin Mary actually shedding tears. When I was a kid my family went and waited in line to see it. At the time it did resemble the Virgin Mary, and appeared to have some water coming out of it. I am pretty skeptical of these things normally, and because it wouldn't be all that astonishing to have a watery substance seeping from a tree, I can't say that I believe it. However, I am always intrigued by other cultures and beliefs, and I can say that they must have dedication because this shrine has been there ever since.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Shrine
These candles are a shrine to the Virgin Mary tree downtown. Eleven or twelve years ago someone discovered what they believed to be the face of the Virgin Mary actually shedding tears. When I was a kid my family went and waited in line to see it. At the time it did resemble the Virgin Mary, and appeared to have some water coming out of it. I am pretty skeptical of these things normally, and because it wouldn't be all that astonishing to have a watery substance seeping from a tree, I can't say that I believe it. However, I am always intrigued by other cultures and beliefs, and I can say that they must have dedication because this shrine has been there ever since.
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