Every so often I get the opportunity to Wow my readers. Today will hopefully be one of those moments. My Thursday Doors contribution comes from St. Louis, Missouri where hubs & I spent close to 4 months just recently. The photos were taken by my youngest daughter who’s been kind enough to collaberate with me on several occasions. So Thank you Kirsten! I also want to thank her good friend who tagged along with her because, you know, single girls in big cities….. a mother worries.
Why didn’t I take these photos myself while in the Lou? We would have loved to spent some time gathering photos. But, you see, when one is caregiver of a cancer patient, and immunity is a high risk, there are not many outings except to see the doctors. Did you know that when it’s cold outside to healthy individuals, double that for a person who’s undergone intense chemotherapy. Just a little food for thought for this Thursday.
Below I have several photos of Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France as is dictated on the signage. The bronze plaque, photo 3, was replaced in 1982; original was placed in 1916. To enlarge, click on each photo. For those with limited time to read, it explains that Pope John XXIII designated this as a Basilica in 1961, ‘conferring on it worldwide recognition’. Quite the honor. I also included the mass times as was displayed in their printed periodical.
I hope you enjoyed this week’s post! I neglected to mention its location near the Gateway Arch. So if you’re ever in the neighborhood, the area has a lot to take in. While you’re at it, visit Dan @ NoFacilities and take in some of the other door enthusiast posts. Multitudes of doors await!
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Definitely Wow Worthy photos! I understand the risk of exposure, but I hadn’t heard of the sensitivity to cold for cancer patients. Care-giving brings many responsibilities along with it.
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Definitely had a different understanding afterwards compared to when we were going into the process. Thanks for commenting!
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Wow, Stefanie! They are wonderful photos. The altar painting looks like the Diego Velásquez crucifixion. I’m sure it’s a reproduction, as the original is in the Prado.
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I appreciate that insight! I’m not so familiar with the old painters. But definitely love to gaze at them! Museum fan right here ☺️
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Beautiful, and over 250 years old!
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St Louis definitely has some old history to be proud of. Thanks for the visit!
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It is really a beautiful church! When you mentioned the Gateway Arch I had to look at my photos from I was there in 2006. I took a lot of pictures from the top of the Gateway Arch, and I found it! I will send you my picture in an email.
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I look forward to seeing them! Thank you for sharing. I bet you had the best time when you visited! There’s really a lot to take in there.
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Handsome historic church, and it’s always good to have a photography collaborator. 🙂
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She keeps me going for sure! Some enablers are good ones, aren’t they?! 🙂
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It will take a while to recover from those banjo puns, but meanwhile I will say that caregiving is just a word until you’ve done it yourself. It’s full-time and, yes, there are endless things to be wary of. The church is beautiful.
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Those banjo jabs have become an abnormal term of endearment after so many years. lol Thanks for your kind words as always!
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