The Renaissance of a Rose         Rick Steves' EUR 09.03.15
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Notre Dame de Paris

I walked through the doors of the Cathedral just as evening mass was beginning. There was a hushed reverence in the air as the Catholic rituals began. The beauty of this holy ground was overwhelming. Faith in all its glory. I sat through most of the mass and then began my pilgrimage through Notre Dame de Paris. I have wanted to visit the Cathedral since I was a young girl. These moments are something I will always remember and cherish. I have no words that would do justice to the heartprint I received in this hour - only a prayer of faith.

It has been a tradition of mine to light candles of prayer for friends and family in every church I visit throughout the world. I have been doing this for over twenty years. Below is the message and photo that I texted to a dear friend as I left Notre Dame:
                                                        
Our tradition continues, a candle shines bright tonight to honor your mom's love and prayers for the
                                                                                                       rest of the Murray Driscoll clan.

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