Igreja

When I arrived in Porto Alegre, I mentioned to my Mom that I would like to visit a Catholic church while I was here.  She mentioned that there was a beautiful one that Randy always takes visitors to here in Porto Alegre and so I thought I would visit that one.  But then one of Daren's students invited us to use a home they have in Canela for a few days and we decided to spend some time in the mountains.  Mom told me there was a gorgeous church there, so Jean and I went one morning to visit.  The church is over a hundred years old.  I had no idea what to expect, but I was overwhelmed with the depth of significance I met there.  I could explain, but instead, I thought I would just share some pictures with you.  That way you might be able to allow it to speak to you itself.  I took most of the pictures, but after taking some shots I gave my camera to Jean so that I could just drink it all in unhindered.  She took my favorite shot, mostly because it reminds me of John Smith's painting.  A group of people were rehearsing music for the service while I was in there.  At first it bothered me, because they were in the way of my pictures. After a bit, I realized that it made it feel a bit familiar.  And I was glad they were there.  So take some time with the pictures...have some church (igreja). 

Mary

Joan of Arc

Note: I would have gladly put information about the artists responsible for the beautiful paintings,

 but none was available.