a virgin a day

 

 

 this is what i am drawn to.  

seeker that i am, to the heart of each moment. 

the sacred, hidden within the ordinary. 

the eternal conviction that we are all inextricably bound to each other. 

the belief that divinity resides in each of us, 

and the honest desire to coax it out of each fleeting moment.

***

 

 an honoring of mary that comes to life every year

in san miguel de allende.

semana santa

holy week.

each day the scent of pungent herbs is released into the warm air

with the footsteps of the devoted,

walking on boughs of chamomile 

strewn by angels. 

as an entire town carries on the traditions of

Easter 

that have been

reenacted with a fervent love for over 600 years.

you can read more about this event here...

come away with me.

***

today is also my infusion day, which means i 

will be away from the computer all day.

i look forward to your offerings 

and will visit each one of you 

when i return from 

a very long

day

***

 

 

please also visit deb for

mexico mondays

where everyone is invited to share their

passion for mexico.

Comments

[deb taylor]

I am here. With you. Always. This series of photos are so beautiful. I could look at them all day, feeling peaceful and contentment.

[deb @ talk at the table]

all of these posts and photos have been such a gift,
thank you from the bottom of my heart rebecca.

[stephanie]

I wish you well today friend...and that these images and memories fill you with an infusion of light and love.

x..x
steph

[annie]

The sorrow and tears and pleas of our lady here must be holding the hopes of forgiveness of all of her children.

Infusion??

[annie]

Nevermind, Rebecca. I just went through your archives and discovered the answer for myself. Love and blessings, Annie.

[Molokai Girl]

So profound-the experience in San Miguel Allende and your words. Again, I am deeply moved and speechless. I have longed to visit San Miguel Allende and Oaxaca for some time now. I know that I will-I just have to be patient.

[Fran aka Redondowriter]

How I wish I could go on your trip but that isn't possible this year. What wonderful photos of a special feast day. All those rapt faces. Then the golden hand appearing in a door. Was that a doorknob or what was the context?

[Sue fox]

Oh dear, I was too hasty again, clicking before I entered my current Virgin! Sorry!

I hope you are feeling okay after your day of 'harbouring' dearest Rebecca.

Something sustains your never ending beauty and vision, as always I'm ever so grateful.

Warm hugs to you,
Sue x

[Noelle]

Dearest Rebecca,
Such a luminous face on your sweet and long suffering Madonna casting her beautiful, large, eyes plaintively toward heaven for all those who love too much and are given too little below. May you be given much and loved much today. Thank you for this beautiful gift of yourself and your elegant grace.
Love,
Noelle

[Cinda Rae Oliverio]

mmmmMMMM! I can almost smell the pungent aromas of the day! Carrying that statue of Mary
and a parade,I would be soOOOOo excited!!! I will be thinking of YOU dear heart all day, sending YOU love and prayers!(((((Rebecca)))))

[Robyn [miss*R]]

oh beautiful! I could smell the chamomile ~ what a perfect thing, it doesn't happen much here in Australia, I so wish :)

glad to read you are finding the Sacred in the Ordinary.. that was my plan for this year.. did I? yes, i think so :)

[Karen Gerstenberger]

What powerfully moving images these are! Thank you for sharing, especially for those of us who have never been there.

[eb]

today I found her
three times I tell you my friend
on to something here...

xox - eb.

[Ms. Moon]

Oh, Lord. I may have screwed the pooch now.
Forgive me, rebecca, for I may have sinned.

[Kay Dennison]

I'm so impressed by your faith. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[carly]

Beautiful share Rebecca!As always!Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.Thank you for being you!Hope you have a rstful night sweetie!

[eb]

I found you today
south of quaker on greenbush
peaceful snow falling...

xox - eb.