"A PICTURE" and "A WORD" - Series 5

"A PICTURE" by Dr. Vance MacDonald

"A WORD" by Barbara Starkey

(Click on the above picture to get a better view)

A WORD - FOUNTAIN

A massive Spanish style fountain stands today in the center of the Rose Garden at the San Antonio Mission de Padua.. It was designed and built by Brother Alexius Wagner and completed in July, 1965.

In years past it had become overgrown with weeds and brush but some 12 years ago the underbrush was cleared away and the water began to flow again. After years of dormancy it now elicits joy to those who see it and the birds that live by it. One lovely evening each year the fountain is in its glory. That is in November when the garden is celebrated with the annual EVENING IN THE GARDEN. The entire garden is lit by candlelight and the fountain is in all it’s splendor that evening with candles flocking it from every side and perspective. Gathering of friends will always be ‘by the fountain.’

Here the photographer has captured it as never seen before. Enjoy the picture and come to the Mission to enjoy its beauty.