"A PICTURE" and "A WORD" - Series 3

"A PICTURE" by Dr. Vance MacDonald

"A WORD" by Barbara Starkey

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A WORD – CHANCEL

From the book “Inland Valleys Missions in California” it is noted that “in 1810 the population of San Antonio had grown to thirteen hundred. The mission of San Antonio had seventeen thousand cattle and sheep. The Mission was well known for its strong horses.” It is also noted that the people had begun a major building project. It took three years to finish the Chapel and the building had beautiful high ceilings. It was a source of pride at the Mission.

The photographer has captured the true natural beauty of the interior of the Church here as it stands today. Mass is said every Sunday morning at 9:00am and every soul is welcome. As a member of the military said recently as he and two other officers from Fort Hunter Liggett roamed the Mission grounds, “We have churches back home……..BUT………NOTHING like this. This is unbelievably beautiful.”