Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Stations of the Cross @ Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, AZ





The Stations of the Cross
meditations were composed
by Reverend Louis Hausenfaus
& Sister Carol Firth.










Eric and I follow the Stations through the cemetery.





A bench has been placed
graveside for visitors.
  






The Stations of the Cross are
a meditative account of the
day Jesus was crucified.

Station Five:
Simon of Cyrene helps
Jesus carry the Cross.












This monument reminds me of





Decorative blocks mark
the borders of this grave.




There's no one to collect
the toll....

It's time to Limbo....







This simple marker is
for a World War II
Veteran.





This is a lovely walk.




Station Eleven:
Jesus is nailed
to the Cross.





How family & friends remember
their loved one






Station Fourteen stands
next to the remnants of
a wagon.

Jesus is placed in the
tomb.




Eric and I enjoyed our walk through the cemetery as we walked the Stations of the Cross. 

Monday, October 28, 2019

Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel @ Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, AZ





The courtyard in front of
Chapel, dedicated in
1981.









 



up the Narthex.







Rough-hewn beams support
the Chapel's ceiling.





Looking across the Nave to
the left alcove, which
includes an Organ.





Approaching the Altar





The left alcove has a
Piano too.




The Pulpit is adjacent to
the Chapel's musical
instruments.











The alcove on the right side
of the Nave is an intimate
Chapel, set up for prayer.





The Altar is made from a 
large tree.











Looking toward the Chapel's
entrance I see the Stations







Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is an intimate House of Worship that serves a small, observant congregation

A Visit to Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, Arizona





Eric & I visit Holy Trinity
Monastery in nearby
St. David.







From 1974 to 2017 Benedictine Monks ran the Monastery.  Their numbers dwindled, others left and now the Benedictine Olivetan Congregation owns and runs the property.






Peacocks roam the lawns.





We are inspected, & allowed
to proceed.





Lions guard the entrance to




The Alleleuiah Cross &
Statue of Mary with the
Infant Jesus

 



We walk through the archway
toward Our Lady of











Visitors are encouraged to
stroll in the Bird Sanctuary.



This wall in the graveyard has

This is the first time I've seen
 a Catholic Church, of any size
 include the Jewish symbol.









The sign for the Stations of the
Cross takes visitors farther
into the cemetery.








Peacocks enjoy the shade
 provided by the pickup truck,
 OR Drivers, Beware!

Friday, October 25, 2019

A Walk On Arizona G & T's Path To Wellness in Benson, Arizona





is located next to Valley




Eric & I take a walk on
the Company's Path to
Wellness.




We are warned that walking
this trail is done at our
own risk.




Inspirational Signs with
distances (600 feet) are
found along the trail &...











Caution: Narrow Bridges; Watch Out For Wild Life; No Bikes Allowed: Clean Up After Your Pets





Our shadow at one of the
narrow bridges on the
trail.





Some critter is digging near
a scrawny looking plant.





 in full sun










Be Active, Be Healthy,
Be Happy (900 feet)




The yellow petals on this
low growing bush are
ripening seed pods.

Some plant identification
gets past me.












New growth on a
Barrel Cactus















Small steps can make a BIG
difference (1,200 feet)

















Desert Zinnia are just
past their prime.











A Trash Can & a Prickly












It's handy for bottles, wrappers, bagged Doggie Do.





Find the JOY in the
JOURNEY (1,500 feet)












Eric & I see Arizona G &T
buildings in the distance.




Stems on this plant are
covered in tiny white
blossoms.




This vine is a surprise.

Eric says its leaves look
like Pumpkin.




It's not one GIANT step that
does it... it's a lot of LITTLE
ones (1,800 feet)














to the sky.




Arizona Cottontop Grass
















You don't have to go FAST, 
You just have to GO! 
(2,100 feet)












I was a safe distance from
this large flying insect.













A Velvet Mesquite Tree
provides shade for visitors.






Every Step Counts!
(2,400 feet)




Ruins of a tiny civilization

OR, the Ants are away...















Enjoy this DAY!
(2,400 feet)












Walking Arizona G & T's Path to Wellness twice is just short of a mile.  Adding the steps to our Campground makes this morning's walk one mile long.